India claimed its ninth Under-19 Asia Cup title after a dramatic one-wicket victory against Pakistan in the final.
The match concluded with a tense finish as Mohit Ulva hit a boundary off the final delivery to secure the win, according to Yahoo Sports.
Pakistan posted an imposing total of 337 for nine, led by Usman Khan’s 107, Abdul Qadir’s 80, and Farhan Yousaf’s 63.
India’s bowling attack was anchored by Kavya Patel, who claimed four wickets, and Chigurupati Venkata, who took three.
India began its pursuit of the 338-run target with a 95-run opening partnership between captain Lakshya Raichandani, who scored 80, and Aaryavir Sehwag, who added 58.
Despite the strong start, a middle-order collapse left the team struggling at 252 for eight in the 42nd over.
Ulva and Manal Chauhan then combined for a 57-run partnership to revive the chase, with Chauhan contributing 47 off 32 balls.
Following Chauhan’s dismissal at 302, India required 36 runs with only one wicket remaining.
Ulva found support in Venkata, who added an unbeaten 11, as the duo collected 17 runs in the penultimate over.
With eight runs needed from the final six balls, the pair negotiated a tense stumping appeal before Ulva took charge.
Facing Pakistan leg-spinner Ahmed Hussain, Ulva smashed the final ball toward the long-off boundary to complete the chase at 339 for nine.
The 18-year-old finished with an unbeaten 49 off 26 deliveries, a performance that proved decisive in the championship win.
The victory marks a significant milestone for India in the youth tournament circuit, as reported by the source.
The match is expected to be remembered for a long time due to the high stakes of the India-Pakistan rivalry.
Both teams displayed competitive spirit throughout the 50-over contest before the final ball decided the outcome.
The result confirms India’s ninth title in the history of the Under-19 Asia Cup competition.