Pakistan thrash Bangladesh by nine wickets to storm into U19 Asia Cup 2026 final
Pakistan Under-19 registered a convincing nine-wicket victory over Bangladesh Under-19 in the first semifinal of the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026. With this impressive win, Pakistan secured their place in the tournament final. Chasing a target of 139 runs, Pakistan scored 141 for the loss of just one wicket in 21.5 overs, completing the match with more than 28 overs to spare.
After winning the toss, Bangladesh Under-19 decided to bat first. However, their decision did not produce the expected results as the batting lineup struggled against Pakistan’s disciplined bowling attack. Bangladesh lost wickets regularly and failed to build strong partnerships during their innings. The team was eventually bowled out for just 138 runs in 31.4 overs.
Abdullah Al Muhi was the leading performer with the bat for Bangladesh, scoring a well-made 50 runs. He tried to keep the innings moving and provide stability to the team. However, he received limited support from the other batters, who struggled to handle Pakistan’s bowling pressure. As a result, Bangladesh failed to reach a competitive total.
Pakistan’s bowling attack played a major role in restricting Bangladesh to a low score. Rizwanullah delivered an outstanding performance, taking five wickets for 30 runs in his eight overs. His accurate bowling and clever variations made it difficult for Bangladesh’s batters to score freely. Mohammad Sayyam, Ali Raza, Hasnain Abbas Dar, and Ahmed Hussain also contributed with important wickets, helping Pakistan complete the innings quickly.
In reply, Pakistan’s batters made the chase look easy. Openers Hayam Khan and Usman Khan provided an excellent start and built a strong partnership. Hayam scored 69 runs, while Usman contributed 64 runs. Both players showed good control at the crease, played sensible shots, and rotated the strike regularly. Their partnership removed any pressure from the run chase and put Pakistan in a comfortable position.
After the opening partnership, Abdul Qadir joined Usman Khan and helped complete the remaining runs without difficulty. Pakistan reached the target in just 21.5 overs, losing only one wicket in the process.
With this dominant victory, Pakistan Under-19 advanced to the final of the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026, scheduled to take place on November 14. They will face either India Under-19 or Afghanistan Under-19 in the title match.
Pakistan’s impressive performance in both batting and bowling has given the team strong momentum heading into the final. Their bowlers restricted Bangladesh to a low total, while the openers ensured a comfortable victory with their excellent batting partnership.