India's Under-19 cricket team beat arch-rivals Pakistan by one wicket in the final of the Men's U19 Asia Cup in Muscat, a thrilling last-over finish that lifted the continental title. Chasing a daunting target of 338, India were carried by half-centuries from skipper Lakshya Raichandani (80) and Aaryavir Sehwag (58), followed by late contributions from Manal Chauhan (47) and Mohit Ulva, who finished unbeaten on 49 off 26 balls with five fours and three sixes. The match was played at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground, and India reached 339 for nine in the final over.

Former cricketers widely praised the team's character. Virender Sehwag, the former India opener and father of Aaryavir, hailed the win on X as an unbelievable victory and said he was proud of the young champions. Sourav Ganguly singled out Aaryavir, who was named Player of the Tournament after scoring 361 runs, the most by a batter in the competition. VVS Laxman, now BCCI CoE head, spoke of the resilience, grit and composure the players showed under pressure, while Irfan Pathan and Aakash Chopra also congratulated the squad.S1S2

Ulva, who hails from Lakhtar in Surendranagar district, was named Player of the Match. The Saurashtra Cricket Association and its President Jaydev Shah, also a BCCI Apex Council Member, congratulated the team and singled out Ulva's innings as historic and special for Saurashtra cricket, while noting the promise of another state player, Aryan Savsani.S1