Who is Mohit Ulva? India U19 star scripts last-ball heist to stun Pakistan in final

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Mohit Ulva starred with an unbeaten 49 off 26 balls as India pulled off a stunning one-wicket win over Pakistan in the Under-19 Asia Cup 2026 final. The 18-year-old from Jamnagar walked in at No. 10 and held his nerve to seal the title off the final ball.

Mohit Ulva had barely got a chance to make an impression before Saturday's Under-19 Asia Cup final, but the 18-year-old from Jamnagar made sure nobody would forget his name. Walking in at No. 10 with India eight wickets down and staring at defeat against Pakistan, Ulva produced an extraordinary unbeaten 49 off just 26 balls to pull off a stunning one-wicket victory in Muscat. He saved his best for the final delivery, smashing a boundary to complete India's chase of 338 and seal the continental title.

It was a remarkable innings from a batter who had little room for error. India were 252 for eight in the 37th over when Anvay Dravid was run out, leaving the team with 86 runs to get and only two wickets in hand. Pakistan were firmly in control and needed just two more wickets to wrap up the final. But Ulva had other plans.

He found support in Manal Chauhan, who had already played a crucial role in the middle order. The two put together 57 runs for the ninth wicket, with Chauhan contributing 47. Their partnership gave India hope, but Pakistan struck again in the 48th over to remove Chauhan.

With the pressure back on India, Ulva joined hands with Chigurupati Venkata for one final push. The pair added 29 runs without being separated, taking the contest into the final over with eight runs required and Pakistan needing just one wicket.

The final over had its share of drama. Ahmed Hussain beat Ulva with a googly on the first delivery and nearly had him stumped, but the batter managed to drag his foot back inside the crease. Ulva then kept his nerve, collecting singles and bringing the equation down to three runs off the final ball.

There was no hesitation this time. Ulva advanced down the wicket and sent Hussain's delivery towards the wide long-off boundary. The ball bounced once before crossing the rope, sealing a remarkable one-wicket victory for India.

What followed was pure celebration. Indian players sprinted on to the field, rushing towards Ulva, who had his arms aloft.

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