India Under-19 produced a remarkable comeback to defeat Pakistan by one wicket in a last-ball thriller and lift the 2026 Under-19 Asia Cup title at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman on Saturday, November 14. Chasing a daunting target of 338, India finished at 339/9 in 50 overs, with Mohit Ulva hitting the winning boundary off the final delivery to seal a memorable victory.

The final appeared to be slipping away from India after they lost their eighth wicket at 252. However, a sensational late-order fightback, led by Ulva and Manal Chauhan, turned the contest around and denied defending champions Pakistan another continental title. The victory gives India their record-extending ninth U19 Asia Cup championship and their first since 2021.

Mohit Ulva delivers a last-ball miracle against Pakistan

With India needing 86 runs and having just two wickets remaining, Mohit Ulva and Manal Chauhan put together a crucial 57-run partnership for the ninth wicket. Manal played an attacking innings of 47 off 32 deliveries, keeping India's hopes alive with some important boundaries. Ulva, meanwhile, continued to take on the Pakistani bowlers and finished unbeaten on 49 from just 26 balls.

Manal's dismissal in the 48th over left India with one wicket remaining and 29 runs still required. Ulva then produced a remarkable assault in the closing overs, helping reduce the equation to eight runs from the final six deliveries.

With three runs needed off the last ball, Ulva struck Ahmed Hussain for a boundary to take India home at 339/9. Chigurupati Venkata remained unbeaten on 11, providing valuable support at the other end.

𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗱! 🏆🤩

India U19 celebrate with the #MensU19AsiaCup winners' trophy! 🥳 pic.twitter.com/1JlSakLJoB

— BCCI (@BCCI) November 14, 2026

Pakistan post 337 after Usman Khan's century

Earlier, Pakistan had put up a formidable 337/9 in their 50 overs after electing to bat first.

Usman Khan led the scoring with an impressive 107 off 111 deliveries, providing stability at the top of the order. Abdul Qadir added further momentum with 80 off just 54 balls, including eight sixes, while captain Farhan Yousaf contributed 63. For India, Kavya Patel was the standout bowler, claiming four wickets for 68 runs. Chigurupati Venkata also made an important contribution with three wickets for 40 runs.

Lakshya Raichandani and Aaryavir Sehwag provide India with a strong start

India's chase initially received a strong foundation from captain Lakshya Raichandani and opener Aaryavir Sehwag. The pair added 117 runs for the opening wicket, with Sehwag scoring 58 off 61 balls and Raichandani making 80 off 101 deliveries.

However, Pakistan fought back through regular wickets in the middle overs, putting India under considerable pressure before the lower-order rescue act. Sehwag finished the tournament as its leading run-scorer with 361 runs in five innings and was named Player of the Tournament.

India's dramatic victory also avenged their group-stage defeat to Pakistan, completing a memorable turnaround in the final and reclaiming the Under-19 Asia Cup crown.