Virender Sehwag hails India U-19’s thrilling one-wicket victory over Pakistan in Asia Cup final
Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag praised India’s U-19 team for their remarkable victory over Pakistan in the U-19 Asia Cup final.He highlighted the crucial contributions of Lakshya Rajesh Raichandani (80), his son Aaryavir Sehwag (58), Manal Chauhan and Mohit Ulva in chasing a challenging target of 338 runs.
He applauded the youngsters for their determination, teamwork and fighting spirit, calling it an unbelievable victory and expressing pride in the young champions.Extending the post-Diwali celebrations across borders, the India Under-19 cricket team delivered a nerve-wracking, last-over masterclass to defeat arch-rivals Pakistan Under-19 by just one wicket in the final of the 2026 ACC Men’s Under-19 Asia Cup on Saturday.”What a match! What a finish!
To beat Pakistan in an U19 Asia Cup final chasing 338 takes some serious character. Lakshya’s 80, Aaryavir’s 58, and then Manal Chauhan and Mohit Ulva’s Jalwa when we needed a miracle. What a unbelievable victory. Proud of these young Champions,” Sehwag wrote in an X post.
