India defeated Pakistan by one wicket to win the Men's U19 Asia Cup final at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground on November 14, 2026. Chasing 338, India finished on 339/9 after Mohit Ulva hit a boundary off the last ball. The result secured India's ninth title in the tournament.
Match Summary: Final Scorecard
Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat, posting 337/9 in 50 overs. India needed all 50 overs and the final delivery to reach 339/9.
The required rate was 6.76 per over, and India finished at 6.78. The margin of victory was a single wicket.
| Team | Score | Overs | Run Rate |
|---|
| Pakistan U19 | 337/9 | 50 | 6.74 |
| India U19 | 339/9 | 50 | 6.78 |
Pakistan's Innings: Three Batters Drive 337/9
Usman Khan anchored the innings with 107 off 111 balls. Abdul Qadir added 80 off 54 balls, and captain Farhan Yousaf contributed 63 off 60.
Together, the three scored 250 of Pakistan's 337 runs, or roughly 74 percent of the total. Hayam Khan made 21 off 23 balls before Kavya Patel dismissed him.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|
| Usman Khan | 107 | 111 | 11 | 3 | 96.40 |
| Abdul Qadir | 80 | 54 | 3 | 8 | 148.15 |
| Farhan Yousaf | 63 | 60 | 4 | 3 | 105.00 |
India's Bowling Figures
Kavya Patel was the most effective Indian bowler with 4/68 from 10 overs, an economy rate of 6.80. Chigurupati Venkata took 3/40 in five overs, while Arjun Rajput claimed one wicket.
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|
| Kavya Patel | 10 | 68 | 4 | 6.80 |
| Chigurupati Venkata | 5 | 40 | 3 | 8.00 |
India's Chase: Top-Order Foundation
Captain Lakshya Rajesh Raichandani made 80 off 101 balls, while Aaryavir Sehwag scored 58 off 61 with nine boundaries. Both gave India a stable base, although Raichandani's strike rate of 79.21 left a sizeable rate to recover later.
VK Vineeth scored 24 off 21, Arjun Rajput added 16, and Anvay Dravid made 19 off 12 before a run-out. Yashbardhan Chauhan contributed nine. Wickets fell at regular intervals, keeping Pakistan in control.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | Strike Rate |
|---|
| Lakshya Rajesh Raichandani | 80 | 101 | 79.21 |
| Aaryavir Sehwag | 58 | 61 | 95.08 |
| VK Vineeth | 24 | 21 | 114.29 |
| Anvay Dravid | 19 | 12 | 158.33 |
The Turning Point: Chauhan and Ulva Accelerate
Manal Chauhan struck 47 off 32 balls with three fours and three sixes, a strike rate of 146.88. Niqab Shafiq eventually dismissed him, but the scoring rate had already shifted.
Mohit Ulva then finished unbeaten on 49 off 26 balls at a strike rate of 188.46. He hit five fours and three sixes, meaning 38 of his 49 runs came in boundaries.
Lower-Order Impact in Numbers
Chauhan, Ulva and Venkata scored 107 runs off 66 balls combined, a strike rate of 162.12. Venkata remained unbeaten on 11 off eight balls. That late scoring offset the slower middle overs.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|
| Mohit Ulva (not out) | 49 | 26 | 5 | 3 | 188.46 |
| Manal Chauhan | 47 | 32 | 3 | 3 | 146.88 |
| Chigurupati Venkata (not out) | 11 | 8 | - | - | 137.50 |
Final Over and Pakistan's Bowling
India needed to cross the target with one wicket in hand when Ahmed Hussain began the final over. Ulva struck a boundary off the sixth ball to finish on 339/9.
Rizwanullah was Pakistan's most successful bowler with 3/53 from 10 overs, an economy of 5.30. Niqab Shafiq took two wickets, while Ali Raza, Hasnain Abbas Dar and Mohammad Sayyam took one each.
Analytical Takeaways
The match was decided by the slimmest possible margin in both wickets and balls. Pakistan's top three delivered 74 percent of their runs, while India's late acceleration came from three batters scoring at over 160 per 100 balls.
India's ninth title reflects a chase built on top-order stability and a decisive finishing burst. The final stands as a clear example of how a high strike rate in the last 10 overs can offset a slower start.