India U19 Captain Lakshya Raichandani Calls Asia Cup Triumph A ‘Very Good Experience’

India U19 captain Lakshya Raichandani described the team’s Asia Cup victory as a ‘very good experience’ after returning to Delhi.

He also praised Mohit Ulva for delivering a match-winning performance against Pakistan in Saturday’s final at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman.

India secured their ninth U19 Asia Cup title with a dramatic one-wicket victory. The team chased down Pakistan’s 338-run target, reaching 339/9 in 50 overs.

Ulva struck a boundary off the final delivery to seal the championship.

“It was a very good experience. Superb knock from Mohit Ulva and looking forward to whatever opportunity comes in my way,” Lakshya said.

Ulva remained unbeaten on 49, while Chigurupati Venkata contributed an unbeaten 11. Their efforts helped India recover after losing wickets during the closing stages.

Earlier, Pakistan posted 337/9, powered by Usman Khan’s 107, Abdul Qadir’s 80 and captain Farhan Yousaf’s 63. Usman and Qadir shared a 135-run partnership for the second wicket.

India’s Kavya Patel claimed four wickets, while Venkata picked up three to restrict Pakistan.

India’s chase began with a 95-run opening partnership between Lakshya, who scored 80 off 101 balls, and Aaryavir Sehwag, who made 58 off 61 deliveries.

However, consecutive dismissals put India under pressure. Manal Chauhan’s 47 off 32 balls and Ulva’s unbeaten contribution revived the chase through a crucial 57-run ninth-wicket partnership.

Batter Kushagra Ojha said the coaching staff had encouraged the players to remain confident despite an earlier narrow defeat. He added that the team was delighted with the historic achievement.

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