India's young cricketers won a thrilling ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup 2026 final against arch-rivals Pakistan on Saturday, November 14, sealing victory with a last-ball finish. Chasing a mammoth target of 338 runs, the Indian side held its nerve in a high-pressure run chase and snatched the win on the final delivery of the match.
The finish sparked emotional scenes, with the Indian players celebrating animatedly in front of their Pakistani counterparts. A video circulating on social media shows the players celebrating directly before the Pakistan team, and the moment has been widely described as a fiery send-off that gave Pakistan a taste of their own medicine.S1S2
The celebrations came against the backdrop of an ongoing no-handshake dispute between the two sides, with Indian players avoiding the customary handshakes with Pakistani players after the match. Reports highlighted standout contributions from Manan, Mohit and Venkata, whose performances were credited with helping India chase down the total.S3
