India won the Under-19 Men's Asia Cup on Saturday, beating arch-rivals Pakistan by one wicket in a high-scoring final at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman. Chasing a target of 338 runs, India completed the run chase in the final over to clinch the 2026 ACC Men's Under-19 Asia Cup, ending a title drought that began with their 2021 win over Sri Lanka in the UAE.

India captain Lakshya Raichandani played a central role in the chase, scoring 80 off 101 deliveries to keep his side in contention during a tense finish. Aaryavir Sehwag contributed 58 off 61 balls in a solid opening stand, while Manal Chauhan added 47 off 32 deliveries. Mohit Ulva then produced a decisive late assault, remaining unbeaten on 49 off 26 balls with five fours and three sixes, and Chigurupati Venkata finished unbeaten on 11 off eight deliveries.S2

Pakistan had won the toss, batted first and posted 337/9 in 50 overs, with Usman Khan leading the innings on 107 off 111 deliveries. Abdul Qadir hit 80 off 54 balls and captain Farhan Yousaf made 63 off 60. India's Kavya Patel was the standout bowler with four wickets for 68 runs, and Chigurupati Venkata took three wickets, while Rizwanullah claimed three for Pakistan and Niqab Shafiq two.S2

Lakshya's father, Rajesh Raichandani, speaking to ANI from Gonda in Uttar Pradesh, hailed the victory as a huge win given the conditions and the size of the target. He said the team had ended India's five-year wait for the continental Under-19 title and that his son's leadership had been central to the achievement.S1S2