Mohit Ulva added to Saurashtra SMAT squad after U-19 Asia Cup last-ball 49

Mohit Ulva has been added to Saurashtra's Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy squad just hours after his unbeaten 49 sealed India's Under-19 Asia Cup final victory over Pakistan in Oman on Saturday. The 18-year-old struck a last-ball boundary to complete a one-wicket win and has been asked to join the Saurashtra side in Indore.

The Saurashtra Cricket Association has added Ulva to its squad for the ongoing domestic T20 tournament, SCA president Jaydev Shah confirmed to Cricbuzz. The 18-year-old produced the match-winning innings in Saturday's final in Oman. "It was a great display of grit and fighting spirit by Mohit. The SCA has decided to include him in the SMAT squad. We have informed him to fly directly to Indore to join the Saurashtra squad, which is playing there," Shah told Cricbuzz.

India were chasing a target of 338 and were 252 for eight in the 42nd over when Ulva joined Manal Chauhan at the crease. The pair added 57 runs for the ninth wicket to steady the chase. Manal scored 47 off 32 before his dismissal left India needing 36 with one wicket in hand.

Ulva then found support from No. 11 batter C Venkata, who contributed an unbeaten 11 off eight deliveries. With eight runs required from the final over the equation eventually came down to three off the last ball. Facing Pakistan leg-spinner Ahmed Hussain, Ulva sent the delivery towards long-off for a boundary to complete the one-wicket victory; he finished unbeaten on 49 off 26 as India reached 339 for nine and reclaimed the Under-19 Asia Cup title.

Earlier in the innings captain Lakshya Raichandani top-scored with 80, while Aaryavir Sehwag made 58. The opening pair had put on 95 before Pakistan's bowlers fought back and wickets fell to put India under pressure.

Jaydev Shah confirmed the decision and praised the youngster for showing grit and composure in a high-pressure situation. "He is a very talented boy and comes from a humble family in Surendranagar, near Rajkot. He lives in Rajkot. We always try to encourage youngsters, and we have decided that he will be a good addition to the SMAT side," he added.

The SCA has instructed Ulva to fly directly to Indore to join the Saurashtra squad, and he will link up with the team for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy campaign currently underway.