Who is Manal Chauhan? All you need to know about India's U19 star
Manal Chauhan scored 47 runs off 32 balls in the final against Pakistan
India U19 won the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026 after defeating Pakistan by one wicket in a thrilling final on November 14. The match at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Muscat saw India chase a huge target of 338 runs on the final ball.
Pakistan posted 337/9 in their 50 overs, putting India under pressure in the chase. Several Indian batters made important contributions, including captain Lakshya Raichandani and opener Aaryavir Sehwag.
However, India faced a difficult situation when they lost eight wickets for 252 runs. The team still needed 86 runs to win, and the lower-order batters had a big responsibility.
This was when Manal Chauhan and Mohit Ulva stepped up for India. Their important partnership helped the team stay in the contest and eventually complete a memorable victory.
Who is Manal Chauhan?
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Manal Chauhan is an Indian Under-19 all-rounder from Morena, Madhya Pradesh. Born on March 14, 2008, he is a left-handed batter and a slow left-arm orthodox bowler.
He has represented India at the youth level and also played for Madhya Pradesh in age-group cricket. His ability to contribute with both bat and ball makes him an important player in the team.
Manal came to bat at No. 8 when India were struggling at 252/8 in the 42nd over. Instead of allowing the pressure to build, he played an attacking knock and scored 47 runs off just 32 balls.
He also built a crucial 57-run partnership for the ninth wicket with Mohit Ulva. The partnership brought India closer to the target before Manal was dismissed at 302/9.
Mohit then continued the fight with an unbeaten 49 off 26 balls. He received support from C Venkata, who remained unbeaten on 11, as India completed the chase on the final delivery.
Apart from his batting, Manal has shown his skills with the ball during the tournament. His slow left-arm spin gives India another option in the middle overs.
He also picked up three wickets against Pakistan in an earlier match of the competition. His all-round performances have made him one of the players to watch in India’s youth cricket setup.
Who is Manal Chauhan?
Manal Chauhan is an Indian U19 all-rounder from Morena, Madhya Pradesh. He is a left-handed batter and slow left-arm orthodox bowler.
How old is Manal Chauhan?
Manal Chauhan was born on March 14, 2008.
How many runs did Manal Chauhan score in the U19 Asia Cup 2026 final?
He scored 47 runs off 32 balls against Pakistan in the final.
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