India secured a dramatic one-wicket victory over arch-rivals Pakistan in the final of the U19 Asia Cup 2026, held at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman. Batting first, Pakistan posted a massive total of 337/9 in 50 overs. India, chasing 338, were in deep trouble and seemed to be heading for defeat until the 45th over.
The turnaround came from 18-year-old Mohit Ulva, who walked in when eight batsmen were already back in the dressing room. He played a match-changing innings, finishing unbeaten on 49 off 26 deliveries with five fours and three sixes. Sources describe how he and Manal Chauhan rebuilt the innings, with Ulva taking the charge after India had been left needing 86 runs from 52 deliveries.S1S2
India needed three runs from the final delivery. Ulva advanced down the wicket and attacked Ahmed Hussain's flatter, shorter ball, driving it towards wide long-off, where it bounced once before crossing the boundary. India finished on 339/9 with one wicket to spare, and the Indian players rushed onto the field to celebrate as Ulva wrapped the national flag around himself. The title was India's in the final over.S1S2
