Goa, Nov. 15 -- Goa's Chigurupati Venkata played a key role in India's thrilling one-wicket victory over Pakistan in the 2026 Men's Under-19 Asia Cup final in Oman on November 14.

India were chasing a target of 338 but were in trouble at 252 for eight, with the match slipping away from their hands. However, Venkata stepped up with important contributions with both bat and ball to help India secure the title.

Making his only appearance in the tournament in the final, the right-arm medium-fast all-rounder first impressed with the ball, taking three wickets for 40 runs in his five overs. His spell helped India restrict Pakistan to 337 for nine. Venkata had earlier gained international experience through youth bilateral series against Sri L...