India won the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026 final by one wicket against defending champions Pakistan, completing a chase of 338 with the last ball of the match. The game was played at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman on Saturday.
Aaryavir Sehwag and captain Lakshya Raichandani both scored half-centuries, but it was a late rescue by Manal Chauhan and Chigurupati Venkata that carried India over the line in a tense finish.
Pakistan build a big total in Oman
Pakistan posted 337 for nine after winning the toss, with captain Farhan Yousaf electing to bat. The opening pair added 62 before Hayam Khan fell for 21.
Usman Khan then anchored the innings and made 107 from 111 deliveries, including 11 fours and three sixes. Wicketkeeper Abdul Qadir hit an aggressive 80 from 54 balls, and the two put on 135 runs for the second wicket. Farhan added 63 from 60 balls to push the total higher.
Pakistan were 305 for four at one stage but lost five wickets for 32 runs in the closing overs. Kavya Paresh Patel took four wickets for India, while Venkata claimed three.
India chase down the target off the final ball
India started their chase confidently, with Raichandani and Sehwag adding 95 for the opening wicket. Sehwag was caught at long-off off Niqab Shafiq for 58 from 61 balls.
Raichandani made 80 from 101 deliveries, including five boundaries, and shared useful partnerships with VK Vineeth, Arjun Rajput and Yashbardhan Chauhan. Ali Raza dismissed him in the 37th over. Pakistan then tightened their grip as India slipped to 217 for six, and later to 252 for eight.
Manal Chauhan kept India in contention with 47 from 32 balls, including three sixes and three fours. Shafiq dismissed him in the 48th over, which appeared to hand Pakistan control. Mohit Ulva, however, held his nerve and finished unbeaten on 49 from 26 deliveries, with eight boundaries. Venkata also played a decisive part in the late charge.
Rizwanullah leads Pakistan’s bowling effort
Rizwanullah finished with three wickets for 53 runs, while Shafiq took two. Hasnain Abbas Dar, Raza and Mohammad Sayyam each claimed one wicket.
Despite the defeat in the final over, Pakistan’s total of 337 for nine had given their bowlers a challenging target to defend. India’s last-ball win ended the match in dramatic fashion.
