New Delhi, November 15, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
India U19 batter Mohit Ulva has said the team’s celebrations following its dramatic one-wicket victory over Pakistan in the Asia Cup final were spontaneous and not intended as a response to the opposition.
Mohit, who played a match-winning unbeaten knock of 49, said the players were simply celebrating their own achievement after pulling off an extraordinary chase of 338 runs, despite being reduced to 252/8.
Speaking to Star Sports, Mohit said the occasion carried intense emotions because it was an India-Pakistan final, but the team was not celebrating to provoke or send a message to anyone.
“It was natural. It was an India vs Pakistan match, and additionally, a final. We weren’t doing it to show them anything. We were celebrating among ourselves, and everything was natural,” he said.
Mohit became the unlikely hero when he struck the winning boundary off the final delivery, with India needing three runs to win. His contribution, alongside Manal Chauhan’s 47, helped India complete a remarkable recovery.
Recalling the moment he hit the winning four, Mohit said he was initially unable to process what had happened as teammates rushed towards him to celebrate.
He said he eventually realised the significance of the victory and went over to acknowledge the Indian supporters who had remained at the ground throughout the match.
Mohit also credited the team’s belief and his partnership with Manal for the successful chase. The two added 57 runs for the ninth wicket, keeping India’s hopes alive.
He said Manal encouraged him to stay at the crease until the end, with both players confident that whoever remained at the crease for the final delivery could take India across the line.
Mohit acknowledged that luck also played a part but said the pair executed their plans effectively under pressure.
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