In a final that will be remembered for years, India U19 produced a remarkable last-ball finish to defeat Pakistan by one wicket and clinch the 2026 ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup title in Oman on Saturday.

Chasing 338 for victory, India reached 339/9 in 50 overs, with No. 10 batter Mohit Ulva emerging as the hero with an unbeaten 49 off just 26 deliveries.

With India needing eight runs in the final over and just one wicket remaining, Ulva held his nerve under immense pressure at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground. Three runs were required off the final delivery, and the young batter danced down the track to find the boundary and seal a memorable victory for India.

India's chase had been set up by a solid opening partnership between captain Lakshya Raichandani and Aaryavir Sehwag. The duo added 95 runs for the first wicket, with Sehwag scoring 58 off 61 balls, while Raichandani anchored the innings with a composed 80 off 101 deliveries.

However, the opposition fought their way back into the contest with regular wickets, leaving India in a precarious position at 252/8. Manal Chauhan kept the chase alive with a valuable 47 off 32 balls, adding 57 runs for the ninth wicket with Ulva before departing.

Ulva then found an able partner in Chigurupati Venkata, who remained unbeaten on 11 off 8 deliveries, despite playing his first game of the tournament. The pair added an unbroken 30 runs for the final wicket, with Ulva's late assault ultimately taking India across the finish line.

Earlier, Pakistan had posted a formidable 337/9 after opting to bat on a helpful surface for batting. Usman Khan led the way with a century, scoring 107 off 111 deliveries, while Abdul Qadir contributed an attacking 80 off 54 balls. Captain Farhan Yousaf added 63 off 60 deliveries to take the side to a commanding total.

For India, Kavya Patel was the standout bowler with figures of 4/68, while Chigurupati Venkata picked up three wickets for 40 runs.

The victory capped a memorable campaign for the young Indian side, who avenged their group-stage defeat to Pakistan in emphatic fashion, holding their nerve in a high-pressure final to emerge as champions of the continental tournament.

Player of the Match: Mohit Ulva – 49* (26)