India beat Pakistan by one wicket in last-ball thriller to win U-19 Asia Cup

Al Amerat (Oman): India beat Pakistan by one wicket in a thrilling final that went down to the last ball to regain the Under-19 Asia Cup title here on Saturday.

Opener Usman Khan’s 107 helped Pakistan post a formidable 337 for nine in 50 overs.

However, India chased down the target off the final ball to lift the title after several twists and turns.

Skipper Lakshya Raichandani led the chase with a solid 80, while Aaryavir Sehwag contributed 58.

Brief scores: Pakistan U-19: 337/9 (Usman Khan 107, Abdul Qadir 80, Farhan Yousaf 60; Kavya Patel 4/68, C. Venkata 3/40) lost to India U-19: 339/9 in 50 overs (Lakshya Raichandani 80, Aaryavir Sehwag 58, Manal Chauhan 47, Mohit Ulva 49 not out; Rizwanullah 3/53) by one wicket.