Pakistan thrash Bangladesh by nine wickets to reach U19 Asia Cup final

Pakistan moved into the final of the U19 Asia Cup 2026 after beating Bangladesh by nine wickets in the semi-final at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman on Thursday.

The defending champions chased down a target of 139 in just 21.5 overs, losing only one wicket. Openers Usman Khan and Hayam Khan set up the victory with half-centuries and a commanding partnership.

Hayam made 69 from 72 balls, hitting eight fours and a six before being dismissed. Usman remained at the crease until the end, scoring an unbeaten 64 off 54 deliveries, including seven fours and two sixes. Abdul Qadir finished unbeaten on eight as Pakistan completed the chase.

Earlier, Pakistan’s bowlers restricted Bangladesh to 138 in 31.4 overs, with Rizwanullah taking five wickets.

Bangladesh opener Abdullah Al Muhi offered the main resistance, scoring 50 off 45 balls with four boundaries and two sixes. Rakibul Hossain made 26 from 39 deliveries, while All Rafi added 20 off 22 balls.

Captain Farid Hasan contributed 17, but the remaining batters could not build on the contributions at the top. SK Jarif Siyam, Ahsan Al Mumin and Sheikh Atiqur Rahman scored one run each, while Robiul Hasan Anik and Rubay Islam Rizon were dismissed without scoring.

Rizwanullah finished with figures of 5-30 in eight overs. Mohammad Sayyam, Ali Raza, Hasnain Abbas Dar and Ahmed Hussain took one wicket each.