U19 Asia Cup final turns into an epic, India pull last-ball heist to win title

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.U19 Asia Cup Final: India defeated Pakistan by 1 wicket. (Image: Screengrab from SonyLIV)Al Amerat,Nov 14, 2026 19:04 ISTBrief 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. ULVA'S BIG FINISHThe 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. It bounced once before crossing the boundary. India had won by one wicket, and Ulva was soon celebrating with the Tricolour wrapped around his shoulders.The 57-run stand with Chauhan had set up the finish. Without it, India may not have had a chance to take the game so deep.LOWER ORDER RESPONDSIndia's chase had been in trouble for much of the second innings. Aaryavir Sehwag was struck on the elbow, affecting his innings after he had shown signs of making a substantial contribution. Captain Lakshya Raichandani tried to anchor the chase but could not provide the acceleration India needed.Anvay Dravid had looked positive before a run-out ended his stay. With wickets falling and the required rate climbing, India needed someone to take the game away from Pakistan. Chauhan and Ulva provided that resistance.Pakistan were also penalised for a slow over-rate, which meant they had to keep an additional fielder inside the circle during the final five overs. It offered India more opportunities to find gaps, but the lower-order pair still had to make the most of them.Chauhan eventually fell, leaving Ulva to finish the job with Chigurupati Venkata. The task was far from simple, but Ulva kept India in the contest until the final delivery.PAKISTAN POST 337Pakistan's total had been built around two substantial partnerships. Usman Khan scored 107 off 106 balls, while Abdul Qadir made 80 from just 54 deliveries. Their stand of 135 runs in 18 overs put Pakistan in a commanding position after the opening pair had added 62 in 8.1 overs.Qadir brought up his maiden Youth ODI half-century in 39 balls and attacked India's spinners, hitting consecutive sixes against left-arm spinner Manal Chauhan and off-spinner Yashbardhdan Chauhan. His innings ended when he miscued a drive off Arjun Rajput, with VK Vineeth taking the catch at cover.Usman departed soon after, attempting a forceful shot off Kavya Patel that ended in a catch to Rajput at mid-off. But Pakistan still had enough batting to push towards a formidable total.Farhan Yousaf added 60 off 63 balls as Pakistan crossed 300. India picked up wickets towards the end, with Kavya taking four for 68 and Chigurupati Venkata claiming three for 40. Pakistan finished on 337 for nine, setting India a target of 338.INDIA OVERCOME SETBACKSIndia had been dealt a blow before the final began, with Ishan Sood ruled out through injury. His absence meant they were without their strike bowler for the title clash.The batting effort also took time to find its rhythm. Raichandani could not bat deep enough to control the chase, while Sehwag's elbow injury disrupted his innings. Dravid's run-out added to India's problems, leaving the lower order with a steep task.For a long time, Pakistan looked set to make their total count. But India kept the chase alive through Chauhan and Ulva, and the No. 10 batter delivered when the final came down to one ball.It was a remarkable way to win a final. India had chased 338, survived a tense last over and beaten Pakistan by one wicket. Ulva's unbeaten 49 will be remembered for the winning shot, but the fightback that made it possible was what turned the contest into a final for the ages.- Ends