New Delhi, Nov. 14 -- Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia hailed the Indian Under-19 cricket team's thrilling victory over Pakistan in the final of the 2026 Men's U19 Asia Cup, praising the youngsters for holding their nerve to clinch the continental title in a last-over finish on Saturday.

India defeated Pakistan by one wicket at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman, chasing down a daunting target of 338 to finish at 339/9 in a dramatic final. Saikia credited captain Lakshya Raichandani, Aaryavir Sehwag, Manal Chauhan and Mohit Ulva for their contributions to the memorable triumph.

Sharing a post on X, Saikia wrote, "Cricket is a game of glorious uncertainity and today the glory is for the young champi...