IND-PAK final turns into an epic as Mohit pulls off last-ball heist to win U19 Asia Cup

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IND vs PAK, U19 Asia Cup Final: India pulled off a remarkable one-wicket victory over Pakistan in an unforgettable U19 Asia Cup final. Mohit Ulva smashed an unbeaten 49 off 26 balls, sealing the title with a last-ball boundary after the Boys in Blue needed eight runs in the final over.

Brief Scores: India U19 (339/9 in 50 overs) beat Pakistan U19 (337/9 in 50 overs) by 1 wicket in Al Amerat. (Mohit Ulwa 49*, Lakshya Raichandani 80; Kavya Patel 4/68)

India pulled off a stunning one-wicket victory over Pakistan to win the 2026 U19 Asia Cup, chasing down 338 in a final that went down to the last ball. No. 10 batter Mohit Ulva struck an unbeaten 49 off just 26 deliveries, hitting the winning boundary when India needed three from the final delivery. It was a finish that capped a contest full of momentum swings, missed opportunities and an extraordinary lower-order fightback.

Ulva's innings turned a chase that had looked beyond India's reach into a title-winning triumph. He and Manal Chauhan added 57 runs to keep India alive after the top order had struggled to build a sustained response to Pakistan's 337 for nine. Chauhan held his nerve through the partnership, while Ulva took on the responsibility of finding the runs.

Pakistan were one wicket away from defending their title when the final over began. India needed eight from six balls. Ulva survived a stumping appeal, Venkata escaped a run-out chance, and the equation came down to three from the last delivery. Ulva charged down the track and sent Ahmed Hussain's delivery towards wide long-off. The ball reached the boundary, setting off wild celebrations in the Indian camp.

The final over had offered Pakistan several chances to close out the match. Ulva was beaten while attempting a slog off the first delivery, but managed to drag his back foot inside the crease and survive a stumping appeal. A wide gave India another run, before singles kept the chase moving.

Venkata then had a narrow escape at the bowler's end after a throw missed the stumps. That proved important. India still had one wicket in hand when Ulva faced the final ball, needing three to win and four to avoid a Super Over.

He went after it. Advancing down the track, Ulva struck the ball towards wide long-off.

The 57-run stand with Chauhan had set…

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