India U19 Secures Asia Cup Title in Dramatic Finish
Al Amerat [Oman], November 14: The captain of the Indian U-19 cricket team, Lakshya Raichandani, described their victory in the Asia Cup final against Pakistan as an emotional journey.
He expressed his faith in the team’s batting capabilities, commended the players for their performance, and appreciated the unwavering support from fans.
In a thrilling match that extended the post-Diwali celebrations, the India U-19 team achieved a nail-biting one-wicket win over their rivals Pakistan, securing the 2026 ACC Men’s Under-19 Asia Cup title on Saturday. “It was a roller coaster of emotions. We had confidence as the pitch was favorable. With nearly 11 capable batters, I was not surprised by our performance. Thank you for your support, and please continue to cheer for us,” Raichandani stated after the match.
In a dramatic final held at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground, India chased down a formidable target of 338 runs, finishing at 339/9 in the last over. Captain Lakshya Rajesh Raichandani played a pivotal role, scoring 80 runs off 101 balls, while Aaryavir Sehwag added 58 runs and Manal Chauhan contributed a brisk 47. Mohit Ulva was the standout performer, remaining not out with 49 runs off just 26 balls, leading India to a memorable victory.
Earlier in the match, Pakistan set a challenging score of 337/9, thanks to Usman Khan’s century (107) and Abdul Qadir’s explosive 80. Despite losing wickets at crucial moments, the Indian team made a remarkable comeback to clinch the title in the final over.