India U19 captain Raichandani guides team to dramatic one-wicket win over Pakistan in 2026 Asia Cup final
· Sports · Times of India, Indian Express
India chased down a daunting 338 against Pakistan in the U19 Asia Cup final at Al Amerat Cricket Ground, posting 339/9 in 50 overs. Captain Lakshya Raichandani anchored the innings with a composed 80 off 101 balls, while opener Aaryavir Sehwag provided a strong start with 58 off 61. With India struggling at 251/7, Manal Chauhan and Mohit Ulva revived the chase — Chauhan smashing 47 off 32 balls and Ulva remaining unbeaten on 49 off 26. Ulva struck the winning boundary off the final delivery to spark celebrations. Pakistan had earlier posted 337/9, led by Usman Khan's century (107 off 106) and Qadir's 80 off 54.
Why it matters
The victory lifts India's young cricketers to the 2026 ACC Men's Under-19 Asia Cup title, reinforcing the depth of India's U19 batting lineup and boosting confidence ahead of future senior-level tournaments.
Read the original report — Times of India
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