MUSCAT — India beat defending champions Pakistan by one wicket off the final ball on Saturday to win the men’s Under-19 Asia Cup at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground.
Chasing 338, India reached 339 for nine after captain Lakshya Rajesh Raichandani laid the platform with 80 off 101 balls. India slipped to 219 for six after 37 overs, but Chauhan and player of the match Ulva kept the chase alive in the closing stages.
Pakistan captain Farhan Yousaf won the toss and chose to bat. Opener Usman struck 107 off 111 balls, Abdul Qadir hit eight sixes in his 54-ball 80 and Yousaf added 63 as Pakistan made 337 for nine in 50 overs. Kavya Patel took four for 68 for India.
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The victory gave India their ninth title after defeats in the previous two finals, against Bangladesh in 2024 and Pakistan in 2025. Pakistan had also beaten India by three wickets in the group stage in Al Amerat.
