India Clinches Thrilling U-19 Asia Cup Title Against Pakistan

Al Amirate, November 15 (Daily Kiran) : India’s U-19 cricket team achieved a stunning victory against Pakistan, winning the Men’s U-19 Asia Cup 2026 by just one wicket in a nail-biting final held in Al Amirate on Saturday. Anvay Dravid, son of former cricket star Rahul Dravid, described the match as a “roller-coaster ride” after returning home with the trophy.

Batting first, Pakistan set a formidable target, scoring 337 runs for the loss of nine wickets, largely thanks to Usman Khan’s impressive century of 107 runs. In a tense chase, India found themselves in trouble at 252 runs, having lost eight wickets. However, Mohit Ulwa, who remained unbeaten on 49, partnered with Manal Chauhan (47) to add 37 runs for the ninth wicket. They then built a crucial 30-run partnership with Chigurupati Venkat (11 not out) in just 16 balls, leading India to a thrilling finish. Ulwa sealed the victory with a boundary off the last ball.

Upon their return, Anvay Dravid shared his excitement with reporters, stating, “Saturday’s match was fantastic. Winning on the last ball was incredible. Winning the Asia Cup is a great experience, especially after such a tough match, which felt like a roller-coaster ride. At one point, we thought we were almost out, but making a comeback was truly remarkable.”

VK Vinit, another player on the team, expressed pride in their achievement, saying, “I represented India in the U-19 Asia Cup 2026, and we are proud to be the champions.”

The team’s coach, Yere Goud, reflected on their hard work over the past few months, noting their performances against Sri Lanka and Australia prior to the tournament. “We knew we would perform well, and the boys delivered under pressure, showcasing their best game,” he remarked.