Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir praised the India Under-19 squad after their thrilling one-wicket win over arch-rivals Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2026 final.
Chasing a daunting target of 338, Lakshya Raichandani’s men sealed a record-extending ninth title on the very last ball, sparking nationwide celebrations.
Taking to social media platform X, Gambhir hailed the colts’ resilience in a viral post: “Fearless cricket. Unshakable belief. Grit has no batting order !! Champions of Asia! Well done, boys!”
Fearless cricket. Unshakable belief. Grit has no batting order !!
Champions of Asia!
Well done, boys! 🇮🇳🏆 https://t.co/n2mTAsZPHz
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) November 14, 2026
India’s pursuit of 338 began strongly, anchored by skipper Raichandani’s fluent 80 and a brisk 95-run stand with opener Aaryavir Sehwag. Aaryavir, son of batting legend Virender Sehwag, finished as the tournament’s highest run-getter with 361 runs at an average of 90.25, earning the Player of the Match award.
However, regular wickets left India reeling at 252 for eight in the 42nd over. Rising to the occasion, lower-order batters Manal Chauhan (47) and Mohit Ulva (49 not out) stitched together a match-winning partnership, with Ulva smashing a dramatic last-ball boundary to cross the finish line.
Speaking after the match, Aaryavir credited dressing-room self-belief for the historic heist, praising Raichandani for batting deep and applauding Manal and Mohit for their nerves of steel under pressure.
