New Delhi .In the final of Under-19 Asia Cup 2026, the Indian cricket team won the title by defeating Pakistan by one wicket. Chasing the big target of 337 runs, the Indian team had to struggle till the last ball. Many times in the match it seemed that Pakistan was close to victory, but the Indian players did not give up. Finally, Mohit Ulwa, who came to bat at number 10, gave India a memorable victory by hitting a four on the last ball. With this success, the Indian team became the champion of Under-19 Asia Cup for the ninth time.
There were five important aspects behind India's victory in this match. The comeback of the bowlers in the last overs, the partnership of the opening batsmen, the responsible innings of the captain, the struggle of the lower order and the decisive batting of Mohit Ulva decided the outcome of the match.
Pakistan, batting first, scored 337 runs in the stipulated 50 overs. He had a very strong start and the top order batsmen kept the pressure on the Indian bowlers. Usman Khan scored a century of 107 runs, while Abdul Qadir scored 80 runs. Captain Farhan Yusuf also contributed 63 runs. Thanks to these innings, Pakistan at one time appeared to be in a position to score more than 350 runs.
However, the Indian bowlers performed brilliantly in the final overs to curb Pakistan's run rate. Kavya Paresh Patel took four wickets, while Chigurupathi Venkat sent three batsmen to the pavilion. Due to these wickets, Pakistan team was reduced to 337 runs. This performance gave the Indian team the opportunity to achieve the target.
The Indian team, which set out to chase the target of 338 runs, got a good start. Captain Lakshya Raichandani and Aryaveer Sehwag added 95 runs for the first wicket. Aryaveer scored 58 runs on 61 balls. Lakshya played an important inning of 80 runs facing 101 balls. Both the batsmen reduced the initial pressure and strengthened the hopes of chasing the big target.
After Aryaveer was out, captain Lakshya kept one end in charge. He took the responsibility of scoring runs while batting with patience. His innings of 80 runs kept India in the contest. However, after his dismissal, the middle order started losing wickets continuously and the Indian team was in a difficult situation.
At such a time, Manal Chauhan and Mohit Ulva made an important partnership of 57 runs for the ninth wicket. Manal supported the team by scoring 47 runs. His batting kept India's hopes of victory alive. After Manal was out, all the responsibility fell on Mohit's shoulders.
Mohit Ulva, who came at number-10, batted aggressively under pressure. He scored an unbeaten 49 runs in just 26 balls. India needed eight runs in the last over to win. Pakistan had a chance to win the match, but Mohit continued to struggle. India needed three runs on the last ball to win. Mohit took the ball across the boundary line and hit a four and gave India victory by one wicket.
In this way, the Indian team won the title despite a big target, continuously falling wickets and pressure till the last ball. The contribution of everyone from the bowlers to the opening batsmen and the lower order made this victory possible. Mohit Ulva's decisive innings changed the result of the final in favor of India.