Mohit’s Stellar Knock Leads India to Under-19 Asia Cup Victory Over Pakistan

Mumbai, November 15 (Daily Kiran) : India triumphed over Pakistan by just one wicket in the final of the ACC Men’s Under-19 Asia Cup on Saturday, securing the championship title. Former Indian cricketer and coach Praveen Amre praised the team’s performance, highlighting Mohit Ulva’s exceptional innings.

Batting at number 10, Mohit scored an unbeaten 49 runs off 26 balls, sealing the victory with a stunning boundary on the last ball. Amre, in an interview, described the win as historic, noting the team’s remarkable comeback after losing to Pakistan in the group stage. “This kind of victory instills a different level of confidence,” he remarked, acknowledging Pakistan’s strong performance throughout the tournament.

In the final, Pakistan set a challenging target of 338 runs. They had amassed 260 runs by the 34th over, but India’s bowlers, led by VRV Singh, took three crucial wickets to turn the tide. Amre credited the bowling unit for restricting runs in the final overs, which proved beneficial for India.

Chasing such a high score is never easy, and Amre commended the batting coach for preparing the players. Aryaveer Sahrawat laid a solid foundation, while the middle-order batsmen and all-rounders played their parts effectively. However, it was Mohit’s innings that stood out. “He showed remarkable maturity at just 19, as if he had played in 10 World Cups,” Amre remarked.

Amre believes Mohit delivered one of the finest performances in Under-19 Asia Cup history. He expressed joy at the match’s excitement, with a total of 650 runs scored. Aryaveer also received accolades for winning the ‘Player of the Tournament’ award, while Mohit earned the ‘Player of the Match’ title for his pivotal role in the final.

The former cricketer praised Mohit’s ability to contribute both with bat and ball, expressing optimism that he would attract a good price in the upcoming IPL 2027 mini auction.