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Who is Mohit Ulva? Meet Ind U-19 star who helped seal Asia Cup triumph over Pak

By · Via Times of India · Published by Everything Blog

In short

India found themselves reeling at 252 for eight in the 42nd over before Mohit Ulva stepped up with an explosive, unbeaten 49 off 26 deliveries. Ulva anchored crucial lower-order stands, including a final 36-run partnership with number eleven batter C Venkata. He sealed the one-wicket Asia Cup triumph by hitting a boundary wide of long-off off the final ball bowled by leg-spinner Ahmed Hussain.

Key points

  • Mohit Ulva hit a boundary off the final delivery against Pakistan to win the Under-19 Asi…: Mohit Ulva hit a boundary off the final delivery against Pakistan to win the Under-19 Asia Cup.
  • The young cricketer transitioned from playing tennis-ball matches to academy training und…: The young cricketer transitioned from playing tennis-ball matches to academy training under coach Mahendrasinh Chauhan in Jamnagar.
  • Originally an off-spinner, Ulva converted into a pace bowler due to his running ability a…: Originally an off-spinner, Ulva converted into a pace bowler due to his running ability and lean physique.

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Mohit Ulva kept his cool when it mattered most. With India needing three runs off the final ball against Pakistan in the Under-19 Asia Cup final, the 18-year-old right-hand batter smashed leg-spinner Ahmed Hussain wide of long-off for a boundary to script a stunning one-wicket victory and bring the trophy back to India.

Chasing a daunting 338, India were staring at defeat at 252 for eight in the 42nd over. But Ulva and Manal Chauhan turned the contest around with a courageous 57-run partnership for the ninth wicket. While Manal contributed 47 off 32 balls, Ulva remained unbeaten on 49 off just 26 deliveries, taking responsibility for the tense final stages of the chase.

After Manal's dismissal at 302, India still needed 36 runs with just one wicket in hand. Ulva then found an equally determined partner in No. 11 C Venkata, who made an unbeaten 11 off eight balls. The duo brought the equation down to eight runs off the final over before Ulva delivered the decisive blow on the last ball.

But who is the teenager who emerged…

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