India U-19 cricketer Rajat Baghel described the team's one-wicket victory over Pakistan in the U-19 Asia Cup final as a special moment, saying the win served as a comeback after their earlier defeat to Pakistan during the tournament.

Speaking to ANI, Baghel recalled that the previous defeat, which came around Diwali, had disappointed the team. He said winning the final was particularly satisfying because the players believed they could win until the very last ball, adding that the team had to win the final match.S2

Baghel also addressed the celebrations after the victory. He said the players were satisfied and enjoyed the moment, and that their response on the field came after the opposition's actions in the previous encounter. He claimed the Pakistan side had begun the celebrations first in that match, possibly without being caught on camera, and said the Indian players would not have acted that way otherwise.S2

Pakistan had batted first in the final, posting 337/9, led by a century from Usman Khan (107 off 111 balls) and fifties from Abdul Qadir (80 off 54 balls) and Farhan Yousaf (63 off 60 balls). India started strongly, with skipper Lakshya Raichandani (80 off 101 balls) and Sehwag (58 off 61 balls) putting on a 95-run opening stand, but the side slumped to 252/8. A 67-run partnership between Manal Chauhan (47 off 32 balls) and Mohit Ulva, followed by Mohit's unbeaten 49 off 26 balls, carried India to victory, with Chigurupati Venkata (11 not out) providing support.S2

Baghel dedicated the triumph to the support staff, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and everyone involved in running domestic cricket in the country.S2