Sachin Tendulkar Celebrates India's U19 Asia Cup Victory Over Pakistan

The Indian Under-19 cricket team has made history by winning the 2026 Men's U19 Asia Cup, defeating Pakistan in a nail-biting final. Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar praised the team's collective effort and highlighted the importance of every player's contribution. The match, held in Oman, saw India chase down a challenging target of 338 runs, with standout performances from players like Lakshya Rajesh Raichandani and Mohit Ulva. This victory marks India's ninth title in the U19 Asia Cup, solidifying their position as the most successful team in the tournament's history. Read on to discover more about this thrilling match and the young champions' journey.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 14, 2026, 23:47 IST

A Historic Win for India's U19 Team

In a thrilling finale on Saturday, the Indian Under-19 cricket team triumphed over Pakistan to secure the 2026 Men's U19 Asia Cup. Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar took to social media to commend the young players for their remarkable teamwork and resilience during the match.

Tendulkar emphasized the significance of each player's role in a team sport, stating, "Every player, every contribution, and every moment matters in a team game. India showcased this beautifully today. Congratulations to our young champions on winning the U19 Asia Cup!"

The final, held at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman, saw India chase down a daunting target of 338 runs, finishing at 339/9 in a nail-biting finish.

Pakistan, batting first after winning the toss, set a challenging score of 337/9 in their allotted 50 overs. Usman Khan was the standout performer for Pakistan, scoring a century with 107 runs off 111 balls. Abdul Qadir and captain Farhan Yousaf also made significant contributions, scoring 80 and 63 runs, respectively.

For India, Kavya Patel emerged as the leading bowler, taking four wickets for 68 runs, while Chigurupati Venkata claimed three wickets.

In response, Indian captain Lakshya Rajesh Raichandani played a crucial role in the chase, scoring 80 runs off 101 balls. Aaryavir Sehwag added 58 runs, and Manal Chauhan kept the momentum going with a quick 47 off 32 balls.

Despite losing wickets at critical moments, Mohit Ulva's unbeaten 49 runs off just 26 balls, including five fours and three sixes, secured the victory for India. Chigurupati Venkata also contributed with an unbeaten 11 runs as India clinched the title.

This victory marks India's ninth U19 Asia Cup title, reinforcing their status as the most successful team in the tournament's history, with their last win occurring in 2021 against Sri Lanka.