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India defeated Pakistan by one wicket in a thrilling final to win the U-19 Asia Cup title in Al Amerat, Oman. Mohit Ulva and Manal Chauhan produced crucial performances under pressure, stitching together a 57-run partnership for the ninth wicket to take India across the finish line after the team had lost most of its key batters.
With the match slipping away, the pair held their nerve and kept India's hopes alive. Chigurupati Venkata's contribution of 11 runs also proved important as India snatched victory from the jaws of defeat.
Captain Lakshya Raichandani and Aaryavir Sehwag had given India a steady start, scoring 80 and 58 runs respectively. However, the middle order failed to build on their contributions. Arjun Rajput, who had scored a century against Pakistan in the group stage, managed only 16 runs, while VK Vineeth and Yashbardhan Chauhan were dismissed for 24 and nine respectively.
The victory also marked a turnaround from last year's final, when Pakistan had defeated India to lift the title. This time, India's lower order held its ground to secure the trophy in a closely fought contest.
With the match slipping away, the pair held their nerve and kept India's hopes alive. Chigurupati Venkata's contribution of 11 runs also proved important as India snatched victory from the jaws of defeat.
Captain Lakshya Raichandani and Aaryavir Sehwag had given India a steady start, scoring 80 and 58 runs respectively. However, the middle order failed to build on their contributions. Arjun Rajput, who had scored a century against Pakistan in the group stage, managed only 16 runs, while VK Vineeth and Yashbardhan Chauhan were dismissed for 24 and nine respectively.
The victory also marked a turnaround from last year's final, when Pakistan had defeated India to lift the title. This time, India's lower order held its ground to secure the trophy in a closely fought contest.
