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Jubilant celebrations erupted among India's Under-19 cricketers after Mohit Ulva struck a boundary off the final ball to seal a dramatic one-wicket victory over Pakistan in the U19 Asia Cup final in Muscat, with a video of the celebrations showing the young Indian players running across the field, waving their arms and embracing teammates.
Muscat, Nov 14: Jubilant celebrations erupted among India's Under-19 cricketers after Mohit Ulva struck a boundary off the final ball to seal a dramatic one-wicket victory over Pakistan in the U19 Asia Cup final.
A video of the celebrations shows the young Indian players running across the field, waving their arms and embracing teammates as the enormity of the victory sinks in. The players could barely contain their excitement after pulling off a remarkable last-ball chase against their arch-rivals.
India needed three runs from the final delivery with just one wicket remaining. Ulva stepped down the track against Ahmed Hussain and smashed the ball towards the wide long-off boundary. It bounced once before reaching the ropes, triggering an explosion of celebrations in the Indian camp.
Ulva remained unbeaten on 49 off just 26 deliveries, striking five fours and three sixes. His remarkable finishing effort came after Manal Chauhan had scored a crucial 47 off 32 balls to revive India's hopes.
India's chase had begun on a strong note, with captain Lakshya Rajesh Raichandani scoring 80 and Aaryavir Sehwag contributing 58. However, a middle-order collapse left India in serious trouble.
The dismissal of Anvay Dravid at 217/6 further tilted the contest in Pakistan's favour. India subsequently slipped to 252/8, with the target still some distance away.
Chauhan and Ulva then stitched together a vital 57-run partnership for the ninth wicket, taking India to 309 before Chauhan departed for 47.
With India still needing 29 runs and only one wicket remaining, Ulva continued to attack. Chigurupati Venkata provided valuable support at the other end, remaining unbeaten on 11 off eight deliveries.
India eventually finished at 339/9 in 50 overs, edging past Pakistan's 337/9 to win the final by one wicket.
Who are the two young match-winners?
Born on November 30, 2007, Mohit Kumar Maheshbhai Ulva is an 18-year-old right-handed batter and right-arm medium pacer from Gujarat. He progressed through Saurashtra's age-group cricket system and trained at Cricket Bungalow in Jamnagar under coach Mahendrasinh Chauhan, who also coached Ravindra Jadeja.
Ulva began his cricketing journey playing tennis-ball cricket in his village. His father, who works with the Railway Protection Force (RPF), encouraged him to pursue formal cricket training. Interestingly, he initially bowled off-spin before his coach advised him to try fast bowling.
Manal Chauhan, also 18, hails from Morena in Madhya Pradesh. A left-handed batting all-rounder, he bowls slow left-arm orthodox spin and has represented Madhya Pradesh and India at the age-group level.
Also Read: India colts reign supreme, claim U19 Asia Cup beating Pakistan in final
Chauhan came into the spotlight in July 2026 when he scored 150 off 244 deliveries on his Youth Test debut against Sri Lanka. His composed innings helped India recover after losing two wickets without scoring.
In the Asia Cup final, both youngsters delivered when India needed them most. Chauhan's crucial contribution kept the chase alive, while Ulva's unbeaten knock provided the finishing touch.
The celebrations on the field reflected more than just a trophy triumph. They marked a memorable comeback by a young Indian side that refused to surrender even when victory appeared unlikely.
A video of the celebrations shows the young Indian players running across the field, waving their arms and embracing teammates as the enormity of the victory sinks in. The players could barely contain their excitement after pulling off a remarkable last-ball chase against their arch-rivals.
India needed three runs from the final delivery with just one wicket remaining. Ulva stepped down the track against Ahmed Hussain and smashed the ball towards the wide long-off boundary. It bounced once before reaching the ropes, triggering an explosion of celebrations in the Indian camp.
Ulva remained unbeaten on 49 off just 26 deliveries, striking five fours and three sixes. His remarkable finishing effort came after Manal Chauhan had scored a crucial 47 off 32 balls to revive India's hopes.
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India's chase had begun on a strong note, with captain Lakshya Rajesh Raichandani scoring 80 and Aaryavir Sehwag contributing 58. However, a middle-order collapse left India in serious trouble.
The dismissal of Anvay Dravid at 217/6 further tilted the contest in Pakistan's favour. India subsequently slipped to 252/8, with the target still some distance away.
Chauhan and Ulva then stitched together a vital 57-run partnership for the ninth wicket, taking India to 309 before Chauhan departed for 47.
With India still needing 29 runs and only one wicket remaining, Ulva continued to attack. Chigurupati Venkata provided valuable support at the other end, remaining unbeaten on 11 off eight deliveries.
India eventually finished at 339/9 in 50 overs, edging past Pakistan's 337/9 to win the final by one wicket.
Who are the two young match-winners?
Born on November 30, 2007, Mohit Kumar Maheshbhai Ulva is an 18-year-old right-handed batter and right-arm medium pacer from Gujarat. He progressed through Saurashtra's age-group cricket system and trained at Cricket Bungalow in Jamnagar under coach Mahendrasinh Chauhan, who also coached Ravindra Jadeja.
Ulva began his cricketing journey playing tennis-ball cricket in his village. His father, who works with the Railway Protection Force (RPF), encouraged him to pursue formal cricket training. Interestingly, he initially bowled off-spin before his coach advised him to try fast bowling.
Manal Chauhan, also 18, hails from Morena in Madhya Pradesh. A left-handed batting all-rounder, he bowls slow left-arm orthodox spin and has represented Madhya Pradesh and India at the age-group level.
Also Read: India colts reign supreme, claim U19 Asia Cup beating Pakistan in final
Chauhan came into the spotlight in July 2026 when he scored 150 off 244 deliveries on his Youth Test debut against Sri Lanka. His composed innings helped India recover after losing two wickets without scoring.
In the Asia Cup final, both youngsters delivered when India needed them most. Chauhan's crucial contribution kept the chase alive, while Ulva's unbeaten knock provided the finishing touch.
The celebrations on the field reflected more than just a trophy triumph. They marked a memorable comeback by a young Indian side that refused to surrender even when victory appeared unlikely.
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