Oman: India won their ninth ACC Men’s Under-19 Asia Cup title on Saturday, beating Pakistan by one wicket in a last-ball thriller at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman.
India chased down the target of 338, scoring 339 for nine in 50 overs. Mohit Ulva remained unbeaten on 49 off 26 balls, while Chigurupati Venkata scored 11 not out off eight balls. Ulva hit a boundary off the final delivery to secure the win.
India faced a tough finish, needing 25 runs from the final 12 balls. Ulva turned the match around with a quick 17-run over, bringing the equation down to eight runs off the last over. He completed the chase in style by hitting a four off the final ball.
Earlier in the innings, Raichandani and Sehwag laid the foundation for India’s chase with a 117-run opening partnership. Raichandani contributed 80 from 101 deliveries, while Sehwag added 58 to register his fourth half-century in the competition.
Pakistan posted 337 for nine after opting to bat first. Usman Khan anchored the innings with 107 off 111 balls, while Abdul Qadir provided the late acceleration with 80 off 54 deliveries. Captain Farhan Yousaf also made a valuable contribution, scoring 63 runs.
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