India’s Under-19 team beat defending champions Pakistan by one wicket off the final ball to win the 2026 ACC Men’s Under-19 Asia Cup in Oman on Saturday, November 14. Chasing 338 at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground, India finished on 339 for nine in 50 overs, securing a record-extending ninth title and their first since 2021.
The final turned on a remarkable recovery. India were 252 for eight in the 42nd over and still needed 86 runs when Manal Chauhan and Mohit Ulva came together. Their 57-run ninth-wicket stand kept the chase alive, before Ulva struck the winning boundary from the final delivery.
How did India pull off the last-ball win?
India had been set a target of 338 after Pakistan posted 337 for nine in their 50 overs. The chase began with a strong opening platform from captain Lakshya Raichandani and Aaryavir Sehwag, but wickets at regular intervals pushed India towards defeat.
Raichandani made 80 from 101 balls, while Sehwag scored 58 from 61. Once India slipped to 252 for eight, Chauhan’s 47 from 32 balls and Ulva’s unbeaten 49 from just 26 deliveries changed the direction of the final. India needed three runs from the last ball when Ulva found the boundary to complete the chase.
Pakistan had entered the final as defending champions and unbeaten in the tournament. Their total was built around Usman Khan’s 107 from 111 balls, with Abdul Qadir contributing 80 and captain Farhan Yousaf scoring 63.
Who were the key performers in the final?
India’s victory was built on contributions from both the top and lower order. Raichandani’s 80 and Sehwag’s 58 gave the chase its early foundation. Chauhan and Ulva then produced the decisive partnership when the team was under pressure.
With the ball, Kavya Paresh Patel took four wickets for 68 runs, while Chigurupati Venkata claimed three for 40. Their efforts helped restrict Pakistan to 337 for nine, leaving India with a target they eventually reached on the final delivery.
Aaryavir Sehwag finishes as tournament’s leading run-scorer
India opener Aaryavir Sehwag finished the competition with 361 runs in five innings and was named Player of the Tournament, according to Reuters. His 58 in the final added to a strong campaign and helped establish the platform for India’s chase.
The title extends India’s record as the most successful team in the Under-19 Asia Cup. The victory also ends a wait for the trophy that had lasted since 2021 and gives the young side a memorable win over their regional rivals.
India vs Pakistan U19 Asia Cup final: Brief score
| Team | Score | Top performers |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan U19 | 337/9 in 50 overs | Usman Khan 107, Abdul Qadir 80, Farhan Yousaf 63 |
| India U19 | 339/9 in 50 overs | Lakshya Raichandani 80, Aaryavir Sehwag 58, Manal Chauhan 47, Mohit Ulva 49* |
Result: India U19 won by one wicket on the final ball at Al Amerat Cricket Ground, Oman, on November 14, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Who won the 2026 Under-19 Asia Cup?
India won the 2026 ACC Men’s Under-19 Asia Cup, beating Pakistan by one wicket in the final on November 14 in Oman.
What was the score in the India vs Pakistan U19 final?
Pakistan scored 337 for nine in 50 overs. India chased the target and finished on 339 for nine in 50 overs.
Who hit the winning runs for India?
Mohit Ulva hit the winning boundary from the final ball. He remained unbeaten on 49 from 26 deliveries.
Who was the leading run-scorer of the tournament?
Aaryavir Sehwag scored 361 runs in five innings and was named Player of the Tournament.
Sources
Pakistan Cricket Board: Pakistan U19 narrowly miss out on Asia Cup title after thrilling last-ball finish | Reuters: India rally from brink to beat Pakistan and lift U-19 Asia Cup | The Tribune / PTI match report
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GAWAH News Desk | November 15, 2026
