New Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated the Indian team on its spectacular victory in the Under-19 Asia Cup. PM Modi wrote in the post on X, 'Very proud of you.' In this post the Prime Minister praised the young cricketers. The Prime Minister wrote that a great day for Indian cricket! Extremely proud of our young cricketers for their brilliant performance today and winning the Men's Under-19 Asia Cup 2026. His success will inspire many youth. Best wishes to the team in their further endeavours.
It is noteworthy that after the half-centuries of openers Lakshya Raichandani (80) and Aryaveer Sehwag (58), with the 57-run partnership of the ninth wicket between lower order batsmen Mohit Ulva (49 not out) and Manal Chauhan (47), India won the Under-19 Asia Cup title for the ninth time by defeating defending champion Pakistan by one wicket on the last ball in a very thrilling final.
Chasing Pakistan's big target of 338 runs, the Indian team was in a good position at 146 runs for one wicket due to the 95-run partnership of the first wicket between captain Raichandani and Aryaveer. However, after this, till the 42nd over, Pakistan reduced India's score to 252 runs for eight wickets. After this, Mohit along with Manal gave India a comeback and gave victory to India by hitting a four on the last ball of the match by Ahmed Hussain, taking India to 339 runs for nine wickets.