Al Amerat (Oman): India staged a stunning final-over victory in the U19 Asia Cup 2026, defeating Pakistan by one wicket after a tight chase of 338 at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground, Oman. The Lakshya Raichandani-led team chased down a massive target on the final ball.
In a dramatic twist to the match, Mohit Ulva and Manal Chauhan played an essential role to help India win the game. They scored a vital partnership of 57 as they were trailing at 252/8. Ulva remained not out on 49 to smash the winning six.
Pakistan Post 337/9 After Century From Usman Khan
Pakistan won the toss and batted first. They posted a mammoth 337/9.
Usman Khan batted brilliantly scoring 107 from 111 deliveries. Abdul Qadir scored a quick 80 runs from only 54 balls. The Pakistan captain Farhan Yousaf also added 63.
Kavya Paresh Patel starred for India with 4 wickets for 68 while Chigurupati Venkata also played a key role with 3 wickets for 40.
Lakshya Raichandani and Aaryavir Sehwag Get Off To A Flying Start
India started brightly as the openers, Lakshya Raichandani and Aaryavir Sehwag put on a brilliant partnership of 95.
Sehwag scored 58 from 61 deliveries. Lakshya kept one end intact and scored 80 runs.
However, it soon got tough for India as they began losing their wickets regularly. VK Vineeth provided some runs with 24 while Arjun Rajput scored 16 runs and Yashbardhan Chauhan made 9.
Anvay Dravid added 19 runs but fell to be run out. India were now in a tricky spot as they were at 252/8 and Pakistan looked to be on course to win.
Mohit Ulva and Manal Chauhan Turn The Game On Its Head
India needed to play well at the end of their innings and Mohit Ulva and Manal Chauhan played a vital partnership.
They added 57 runs for the 9th wicket. After Manal fell, Ulva took charge of the chase and started attacking the Pakistani bowling attack.
Playing as the 10th batter, Ulva smashed 49 runs from just 26 balls. This helped India reach 339/9 from their 50 overs.
The winning six came from the final ball of the innings to win the game by one wicket.
U19 Asia Cup 2026 Final | Match Summary
India U19 vs Pakistan U19
| Team | Score | Overs |
|---|---|---|
| India U19 | 339/9 | 50 |
| Pakistan U19 | 337/9 | 50 |
India clinched a thrilling victory over Pakistan on the final ball to lift the U19 Asia Cup 2026 title.
Top Performers
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Mohit Ulva: 49* off 26 balls
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Lakshya Raichandani: 80 runs
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Aaryavir Sehwag: 58 runs
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Usman Khan: 107 runs
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Kavya Paresh Patel: 4 wickets
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Chigurupati Venkata: 3 wickets