India Under-19 won the 2026 ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup after a stunning one-wicket victory over Pakistan in the final at Al Amerat, Oman. Chasing 338, India reached 339 for 9 on the final ball, with Mohit Ulva hitting the winning boundary.
Pakistan set a big target
Pakistan chose to bat first and posted 337 for 9 in 50 overs. Opener Usman Khan scored a patient 107, while Abdul Qadir added a quick 80 and captain Farhan Yousaf made 60.
India’s bowling attack kept chipping away with wickets. Kavya Patel was the standout bowler, taking 4 wickets for 68 runs, while Chigurupati Venkata claimed 3 for 40.
India’s chase under pressure
India’s chase began strongly through captain Lakshya Raichandani, who made 80, and Aaryavir Sehwag, who scored 58. Their partnership gave India a solid platform, but regular wickets made the target increasingly difficult.
At 252 for 8 in the 42nd over, India appeared to be losing control. Manal Chauhan then struck 47 from just 32 balls, keeping the required run rate within reach and setting up an exciting finish.
Mohit Ulva seals the title
Number 10 batter Mohit Ulva became the hero with an unbeaten 49 from 26 deliveries. He hit five fours and three sixes, scoring at a strike rate of 188.46
With three runs needed from the final ball, Ulva went down the track and hit Ahmed Hussain wide of long-off for four. The boundary completed India’s remarkable chase and secured the championship.
Chigurupati Venkata supported Ulva with an unbeaten 11 from 8 balls. Their unbroken 30-run stand for the final wicket proved decisive in India’s victory.
Match result
| Team | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan U19 | 337/9 in 50 overs | Set India a target of 338 espn |
| India U19 | 339/9 in 50 overs | Won by 1 wicket off the final ball bcci+1 |
Player of the Match: Mohit Ulva, for his unbeaten 49 off 26 balls.bcci+1
What the win means
India reclaimed the U19 Asia Cup title after Pakistan had entered the final as defending champions. The win also marked India’s ninth U19 Asia Cup crown, underlining the strength of the country’s junior cricket programme.
The final will be remembered for India’s calm finish under extreme pressure. Mohit Ulva’s last-ball boundary turned a difficult chase into one of the tournament’s most memorable victories.
