India stun Pakistan by one wicket in last-ball U-19 Asia Cup final thriller

In a nail-biting finish in the U-19 Asia Cup final held in Muscat, India pulled off a one-wicket victory over arch-rivals Pakistan. Masterfully orchestrated by Mohit Ulva and Venkata, the match saw India chase down a challenging target of 338 runs off the final delivery. Pakistan had set the stage by posting a formidable 337 for nine, including a century from Usman Khan and a blistering 80 off just 54 balls from Abdul Qadir.

Pakistan found themselves in a precarious position at 204 for two after 30 overs, but India's bowlers responded with determination in the closing stages. Kavya Paresh Patel took four wickets for 68 runs, while Chigurupati Venkata claimed three for 40. India's chase started strongly with Aaryavir Sehwag and Lakshya Raichandani laying a solid foundation, but wickets in the middle overs tested their resolve.

The drama peaked in the final over when Ulva and Venkata joined forces to lift India past the target with Ulva smashing the winning boundary off Ahmed Hussain's final ball. Venkata remained not out on 11. The match witnessed the highest aggregate in India-Pakistan U-19 ODIs, showcasing the thrilling spirit of the competition.