Prime Minister Modi Applauds Indian U19 Team for Asia Cup Triumph

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated the Indian Under-19 cricket team for their thrilling victory in the 2026 ACC Men's U-19 Asia Cup. The team secured a dramatic one-wicket win over Pakistan, chasing down a target of 338 runs. PM Modi praised the young cricketers for their impressive performance, stating that their success would inspire many aspiring athletes. Key players included Mohit Ulva, who scored an unbeaten 49 runs, and Aaryavir Sehwag, named Player of the Tournament. This victory marks a significant achievement for Indian cricket.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 14, 2026, 20:34 IST

PM Modi Celebrates U19 Cricket Team's Victory

On November 14, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his heartfelt congratulations to the Indian Under-19 cricket team for their remarkable achievement in winning the 2026 ACC Men's U-19 Asia Cup. He commended the young athletes for their outstanding performance, emphasizing that their victory would serve as an inspiration for many aspiring cricketers.

In a thrilling final held at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground, India triumphed over their long-standing rivals, Pakistan, with a nail-biting one-wicket win. Chasing a formidable target of 338 runs, the Indian team managed to score 339 runs for the loss of 9 wickets, clinching the title in the final over.

In a post shared on X, PM Modi expressed his pride in the team's success, stating, "An outstanding day for Indian cricket! I am immensely proud of our young cricketers for their 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 future endeavors."

Mohit Ulva played a pivotal role in the victory, scoring an unbeaten 49 runs off just 26 balls. Coming in at number 10 with the score at 252/8, he formed a crucial partnership of 57 runs with Manal Chauhan, who contributed 47 runs off 32 balls. Together, they secured the win with a final 30-run partnership with Chigurupati Venkata.

Earlier in the match, Pakistan set a challenging score of 337 runs for 9 wickets in their 50 overs, with notable contributions from Usman Khan, who scored 107 runs off 111 balls, Abdul Qadir with 80 runs off 54 balls, and captain Farhan Yousaf, who added 63 runs off 60 balls. For India, Kavya Patel was impressive with four wickets, while Chigurupati Venkata took three wickets. Aaryavir Sehwag, who scored 58 runs in the final, was honored as the Player of the Tournament, finishing as the highest run-scorer with a total of 361 runs across five matches.