November 15: India won the Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026 on Saturday, beating Pakistan by one wicket off the last ball of the final at Al Amerat in Oman, according to the official scorecard. Chasing 338, India were 309 for nine with 16 balls left. Mohit Ulva, unbeaten on 49 from 26 balls, and Chigurupati Venkata then put on an unbroken 30 for the last wicket, completing the win on the final delivery. Captain Lakshya Raichandani had set up the chase with 80.
Key highlights
- Result: India 339/9 in 50 overs beat Pakistan 337/9 in 50 overs by one wicket.
- Finish: 29 needed from the last 16 balls with one wicket left; India got there off the final ball.
- India batting: Lakshya Raichandani 80 (101 balls), Aaryavir Sehwag 58 (61), Mohit Ulva 49 not out (26), Manal Chauhan 47 (32).
- Pakistan batting: Usman Khan 107 (111), Abdul Qadir 80 (54, with 8 sixes), captain Farhan Yousaf 63 (60).
- Best bowling: Kavya Patel 4/68 and Chigurupati Venkata 3/40 for India; Rizwanullah 3/53 for Pakistan.
- Turnaround: Pakistan had beaten India by three wickets earlier in the tournament.
The scorecard in brief
| Pakistan U19 | India U19 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 337/9 (50 overs) | 339/9 (50 overs) |
| Run rate | 6.73 | 6.78 |
| Top scorer | Usman Khan 107 (111) | Lakshya Raichandani 80 (101) |
| Fastest big innings | Abdul Qadir 80 (54) | Mohit Ulva 49* (26) |
| Best bowler | Rizwanullah 3/53 | Kavya Patel 4/68 |
| Extras in the innings | 15 | 17 |
How the chase was won
Aaryavir Sehwag and Raichandani put on 95 for the first wicket before Sehwag fell in the 18th over. India were 186 for four, then lost Raichandani and wicketkeeper Anvay Dravid off consecutive balls in the 37th over to slip to 217 for six. At 252 for eight after 41.3 overs, they still needed 86 from 51 balls.
Manal Chauhan (47 off 32) and Ulva added 57 for the ninth wicket before Chauhan was out with the score on 309 in the 48th over. Ulva, who hit five fours and three sixes, and Venkata, with 11 not out from eight balls, then added an unbroken 30 to finish the match.
| Stage of the India innings | Score | Overs |
|---|---|---|
| First wicket | 95/1 | 17.4 |
| Middle-order wobble | 217/6 | 36.3 |
| Eighth wicket | 252/8 | 41.3 |
| Ninth wicket | 309/9 | 47.2 |
| Winning run | 339/9 | 50.0 |
Pakistan’s innings
Pakistan built a big total on the back of Usman Khan’s century and a 135-run second-wicket stand with Abdul Qadir, whose 80 included eight sixes. Farhan Yousaf’s 63 took them to 299 for three in the 45th over, but India took six wickets for 38 runs at the end, with Kavya Patel finishing with four wickets.
Our calculation
| Question | Answer | How we got it |
|---|---|---|
| Runs scored in the match | 676 | 337 + 339 |
| Required rate at nine down | 10.9 an over | 29 runs from 16 balls |
| Share of the India total from the last two partnerships | About 26% | 57 + 30 = 87 of 339 |
| Pakistan collapse at the end | 6 wickets for 38 runs | From 299/3 to 337/9 |
What it means for India and Asia
The win reverses India’s group-stage defeat to Pakistan in the same tournament and gives India the continental title after Pakistan won the previous edition’s final. Prime Minister Narendra Modi called it an “outstanding day for Indian cricket”. For both countries, the Asia Cup is a key test for the players who are likely to form the core of their next ICC Under-19 World Cup squads.
What to watch
- Which of these players move up to India A and senior domestic cricket this season.
- Selection for the next ICC Under-19 World Cup.
- The next India–Pakistan meeting at youth level.
Al Amerat, near Muscat in Oman, where the final was played (file photo). Image: Nevicilia, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Photo source · Licence
Sources
- BCCI: Pakistan Under-19s vs India Under-19s, Final, 14 Nov 2026, scorecard
- Prime Minister’s Office: PM congratulates Indian Men’s U-19 Cricket Team on winning Men’s U-19 Asia Cup 2026
- Pakistan Cricket Board: Pakistan U19 beat India by three wickets in the group stage
- Pakistan Cricket Board: Pakistan U19 win the previous ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup
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