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India beat Pakistan to win U19 Asia Cup after record chase
India beat Pakistan by one wicket in the U19 Asia Cup final at Al Amerat Cricket Ground on Saturday.
Pakistan made 337 runs after choosing to bat, with Usman Khan scoring 107 and Abdul Qadir making 80.
India needed 338 to win and were in trouble at 252 for eight, with 86 runs still required from 51 balls.
No.
10 batter Mohit Ulva scored an unbeaten 49 from 26 balls, helping India reach the target on the final delivery.
India set a Youth ODI chase record with their 339 for nine, surpassing their previous record of 324 for six against Sri Lanka in July.
The win gave India a ninth U19 Asia Cup title, while Pakistan captain Farhan Yousaf said wayward bowling had cost his team the trophy.
India beat Pakistan by one wicket in the final to win the 2026 Men’s Under-19 Asia Cup.
India chased a target of 338, finishing on 339 for 9 after Mohit Ulva hit a boundary from the final delivery.
Ulva made an unbeaten 49 from 26 balls, and Manal Chauhan scored 47 as India recovered from a precarious position.
Pakistan had scored 337 for 9, led by Usman Khan’s 107.
Videos of Indian players’ celebrations drew criticism, with some reports alleging inappropriate gestures towards Pakistan’s players.
- Who
- India’s Under-19 cricket team beat Pakistan’s Under-19 team.
- What
- India won the Men’s Under-19 Asia Cup final by one wicket after chasing 338.
- When
- Saturday, November 14, 2026.
- Where
- Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman.
- Why
- India won by scoring 339 for 9 in response to Pakistan’s 337 for 9.
Some supporters who said the celebrations crossed a line
Supporters who felt the players should not be judged too harshly
Celebrations
Some supporters who said the celebrations crossed a line
Some supporters said the celebrations crossed a line, with reports describing inappropriate gestures towards Pakistan players.
Supporters who felt the players should not be judged too harshly
Others said the young players had been carried away by the occasion and should not be judged too harshly.
Pakistan scored 337 for 9 in 50 overs, with Usman Khan making 107.
Mohit Ulva and Manal Chauhan helped revive the chase as India pursued a target of 338.
With India needing three runs, Ulva hit a boundary to secure a one-wicket win.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated India’s Under-19 team.
- Tournament
- 2026 Men’s Under-19 Asia Cup
- Final result
- India beat Pakistan by one wicket
- India’s score
- 339 for 9
- Pakistan’s score
- 337 for 9
- Target
- 338 runs
- Ulva’s innings
- 49 not out from 26 balls
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What people are saying
It was a roller coaster (of emotions). We always had the belief as the wicket was pretty good. We are playing with almost 11 batters, I wasn't surprised, as I had the belief in them. Thank you for the support, and keep supporting us,
Outstanding day for Indian cricket! Immensely proud of our young cricketers for today’s impressive performance and for winning the Men’s U-19 Asia Cup 2026. Their success will inspire several youngsters. Best wishes to the team for their endeavours ahead,
In my dictionary, a player is someone who can win his team matches from positions where everyone would expect them to lose. That is what Mohit did today. He turned the game on its head.
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