Mohit Ulva's Jalwa wows Virender Sehwag as India stun Pakistan in U19 Asia Cup final

Mohit Ulva's breathtaking unbeaten 49 off 26 balls helped India pull off a thrilling one-wicket win over Pakistan in the U19 Asia Cup final, leaving Virender Sehwag in awe. India chased down 338 to end their five-year wait for the title, with Manal Chauhan and Aaryavir Sehwag also playing key roles.

In Short

• Virender Sehwag praised Mohit Ulva after his match-winning knock in the final
• Manal and Ulva added 57 runs for the 9th wicket to revive India's chase
• India ended a 5-year wait to win the U19 Men’s Asia Cup title

Virender Sehwag was left blown away by Mohit Ulva’s stunning match-winning effort as India pulled off a remarkable one-wicket victory over Pakistan in the U19 Asia Cup final. Chasing a daunting 338, India found themselves in trouble before Ulva produced a sensational unbeaten 49 off just 26 balls to take his team over the line off the final delivery.

The former India opener was quick to praise the young batter and the character shown by the team in a thrilling finish. Batting at No. 10, Ulva held his nerve under immense pressure to deliver a performance that will be remembered for a long time.

IND vs PAK, U19 Asia Cup Final: Highlights

“What a match! What a finish! To beat Pakistan in an U19 Asia Cup final chasing 338 takes some serious character. Lakshya’s 80, Aaryavir’s 58, and then Manal Chauhan and Mohit Ulva’s Jalwa when we needed a miracle. What an unbelievable victory. Proud of these young Champions!” Sehwag wrote.

HOW MOHIT, MANAL SCRIPTED INDIA’S TURNAROUND

India needed something extraordinary after losing wickets at regular intervals during the chase. Manal Chauhan and Ulva stepped up when the match seemed to be slipping away. The duo stitched together a crucial 57-run partnership for the ninth wicket, bringing India back into contention with a stunning counter-attack.

Manal played a superb knock of 47 off 32 balls, hitting three fours and three sixes, while Ulva kept the chase alive with his fearless strokeplay. Their 50-run stand came up in just 25 balls, putting Pakistan under immense pressure. Manal eventually fell, but Ulva stayed till the end and struck the winning boundary off the final ball to seal an unforgettable victory.

VEERU MUST BE PROUD

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly also congratulated the team and singled out Aaryavir Sehwag for his remarkable tournament.

“Well done India under19 .. superb performance .. young Sehwag .. what a tournament he had.. every other member of the team as well .. Veeru must be very proud @virendersehwag,” Ganguly wrote.

Aaryavir, son of Virender Sehwag, finished as the tournament’s leading run-scorer with 361 runs in five innings at an average of 90.25. He scored one century and three fifties, with his highest score being 160 against the UAE. In the final, he made 58 off 61 balls, helping India get off to a strong start alongside Lakshya Raichandani, who scored 80. The pair added 95 runs for the opening wicket.

India had entered the final looking to avenge their group-stage defeat to Pakistan, where Hamza Zahoor’s unbeaten century had guided the defending champions to victory. This time, however, India held their nerve in a high-scoring thriller to deny Pakistan a third title.

The victory ended India’s five-year wait for the U19 Asia Cup crown, with the young team producing a final to remember.

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