New Delhi, November 14 (Yes Punjab News)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated the Indian U19 cricket team for winning the Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026, describing the triumph as an “outstanding day for Indian cricket” and saying the young players’ success would inspire many youngsters.
Modi took to social media to praise the team’s performance after India defeated arch-rivals Pakistan by one wicket in a thrilling final at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Muscat.
“Outstanding day for Indian cricket! Immensely proud of our young cricketers for today’s impressive performance and for winning the Men’s U-19 Asia Cup 2026. Their success will inspire several youngsters. Best wishes to the team for their endeavours ahead,” the Prime Minister wrote on X.
India chased down Pakistan’s target of 338, finishing at 339/9 in 50 overs to secure the title for a record-extending ninth time. The final went down to the last delivery, when Mohit Ulva struck a boundary off Ahmed Hussain to seal the victory.
Captain Lakshya Raichandani led the chase with 80 off 101 balls, while Aaryavir Sehwag scored 58 off 61 deliveries. After India slipped to 254/8, Manal Chauhan and Ulva revived the innings with a 57-run partnership.
Chauhan contributed 47 off 32 balls, while Ulva remained unbeaten on 49. With eight runs required in the final over, Ulva and Chigurupati Venkata brought the equation down to three runs off the last ball before Ulva hit the winning boundary.
Earlier, Pakistan posted 337/9, powered by Usman Khan’s 107, Abdul Qadir’s 80 and captain Farhan Yousaf’s 63. For India, Kavya Patel claimed four wickets, while Venkata took three.
The victory gave India its ninth U19 Asia Cup title and denied defending champions Pakistan the opportunity to retain the crown.
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