Watch: Tricolour, celebrations and payback as India stun Pakistan in Asia Cup U19 final
The U19 Asia Cup final had it all. There was drama, emotions running high, and an Indian team that celebrated wildly after securing a sensational win over arch-rivals Pakistan.
Mohit UIva’s whirlwind knock ensured the win and as the final ball of the match went past the boundary, the entire Indian team made its way onto the field.
Mohit showed off why he was the iceman in the contest, having arms aloft, almost like Jude Bellingham as he was enveloped by his teammates.
Then came the moment to give it back to the Pakistan team as some of the members celebrated in front of wicketkeeper Hamza Zahoor. The celebrations didn’t end there as the Indian players sent a message to the entire Pakistan team and fans and sent them off the field.
Mohit was wrapped in the tricolour like a hero and the team soon made their way to the Indian fans section, who kept cheering on for them all the way till the last ball.
HOW THE MATCH UNFOLDED
India were facing a big task as Pakistan posted 337 runs in the first innings. India made a steady start, thanks to fifties from Aaryavir Sehwag and Lakshya Rajesh Raichandani.
However, the momentum was missing and India was soon under pressuree to get the run-rate up.
At one point, India looked dead and buried in the contest inside a packed Al Amerat Cricket Ground on Saturday, November 14. India had just lost captain Lakshya Rajesh Raichandani and Anvay Dravid in consecutive deliveries in the 37th over. Then the miracle happened.
Manal Chauhan led the fightback and he was joined Mohit Ulva, and the duo left Pakistan absolutely stunned. Chauhan fell in the 48th over and the hopes were high for Pakistan as they could sense victory. But then Mohit turned everything on its head with 49 not out.
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