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Sehwag, Raichandani deliver U19 Asia Cup glory

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Pakistan set a demanding standard by batting first to accumulate 337/9 across their 50 overs, propelled by Usman Khan's 107 and half-centuries from Abdul Qadir and Farhan Yousaf. India maintained momentum through an opening 95-run partnership before the lower order was tasked with sealing the match. Mohit Ulva's unbeaten 49 off 26 deliveries alongside Chigurupati Venkata's 11 not out completed an unbroken 30-run stand to take India to 339/9 in the final over.

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  • India clinched their ninth U19 Asia Cup title by executing a thrilling one-wicket chase a…: India clinched their ninth U19 Asia Cup title by executing a thrilling one-wicket chase against Pakistan.
  • Aaryavir Sehwag and captain Lakshya Rajesh Raichandani provided early stability with a vi…: Aaryavir Sehwag and captain Lakshya Rajesh Raichandani provided early stability with a vital 95-run opening stand.
  • Former India captain Sourav Ganguly publicly commended the squad and highlighted Aaryavir…: Former India captain Sourav Ganguly publicly commended the squad and highlighted Aaryavir Sehwag's tournament display.

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Captain Lakshya Rajesh Raichandani and Mohit Ulva played crucial roles in India's remarkable victory, with the latter producing a sensational late-innings assault to turn the contest in India's favour.

Pakistan had set India a challenging target after posting 337/9 in their 50 overs. Usman Khan led their batting effort with a 107-run knock, while Abdul Qadir scored 80 and captain Farhan Yousaf added 63. For India, Kavya Patel picked up four wickets, while Chigurupati Venkata claimed three.

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The chase began with a strong opening partnership between Raichandani and Aaryavir Sehwag, son of former India opener Virender Sehwag. Aaryavir contributed 58 off 61 balls, hitting nine boundaries, while sharing a 95-run stand with the captain.

He also grabbed attention with his celebration after reaching his half-century, recreating Virat Kohli's iconic 'let my bat do the talking' gesture. His innings came despite an injury scare after he was struck on the forearm by a delivery from Ali Raza.

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly…

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