India, Nov. 14 -- India Under-19 defeated defending champions Pakistan by one wicket off the final delivery on Saturday to clinch a record-extending ninth U19 Asia Cup title at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman.

Chasing a steep target of 338, India reached 339 for 9 in 50 overs to secure their first continental crown since 2021. Lower-order batter Mohit Ulva struck a boundary off the last ball from Ahmed Hussain to seal the victory, finishing unbeaten on 49 off 26 deliveries with five fours and three sixes.

Earlier, Pakistan posted 337 for 9 after batting first. Usman Khan anchored the innings with 107 runs, while Abdul Qadir scored 80 and captain Farhan Yousaf added 63. For India, Kavya Patel claimed four wickets for 68 runs, and Ch...