Defending champions Pakistan Under-19 stormed into the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026 final with a dominant nine-wicket win over Bangladesh Under-19 in the first semi-final at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman on Thursday, 12 November 2026. Fast bowler Rizwanullah claimed five wickets for 30 runs as Bangladesh were bowled out for just 138, and Pakistan chased the target down in only 21.5 overs.
Pakistan will now face India in the final on Saturday, 14 November 2026, after India beat Afghanistan by eight wickets in the second semi-final.
Brief Scores
| Team | Score | Top Performers |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh U19 | 138 all out in 31.4 overs | Abdullah Al Muhi (fifty); Rizwanullah 5/30, Mohammad Sayyam 2/29 |
| Pakistan U19 | 141/1 in 21.5 overs | Hayam Khan 69, Usman Khan 64* |
| Result | Pakistan U19 won by 9 wickets (169 balls remaining) | |
Rizwanullah Sets Up the Win
Pakistan’s bowlers took control of the semi-final early and never let go. Rizwanullah was the standout, taking 5/30 in eight overs to earn the Player of the Match award, with Mohammad Sayyam supporting him with 2/29. Only opener Abdullah Al Muhi, who made a fighting half-century, offered real resistance as Bangladesh were dismissed for 138 in 31.4 overs.
The chase was a formality. Openers Hayam Khan (69) and Usman Khan (64 not out off 54 balls, with seven fours and two sixes) added half-centuries as Pakistan reached 141/1 in just 21.5 overs, completing the win with 169 balls to spare — one of the most one-sided semi-final results of the tournament.
Final: Pakistan vs India on 14 November
Pakistan, who won the previous edition by beating India in the final, will defend their crown against India again on Saturday, 14 November 2026 at Al Amerat (10:30 AM IST). Pakistan also won the group-stage meeting between the two sides on 8 November by three wickets, so they start the final with a psychological edge — but India’s eight-wicket thrashing of Afghanistan shows the final is wide open.
FAQs
Q1. Who won the Bangladesh vs Pakistan U19 semi-final? Pakistan Under-19 won by 9 wickets, chasing 139 in just 21.5 overs.
Q2. Who was the Player of the Match? Pakistan fast bowler Rizwanullah, who took 5 wickets for 30 runs in eight overs.
Q3. When and where is the U19 Asia Cup 2026 final? India vs Pakistan on Saturday, 14 November 2026 at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground, Oman, starting 10:30 AM IST.
Q4. How many runs did Bangladesh U19 score? Bangladesh were bowled out for 138 in 31.4 overs, with opener Abdullah Al Muhi scoring a half-century.