Al Amerat, November 12, 2026: Defending champions Pakistan stormed into the final of the U19 Asia Cup 2026 with a comprehensive nine-wicket victory over Bangladesh at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman on Thursday.
Rizwanullah spearheaded Pakistan’s bowling attack with a five-wicket haul, while half-centuries from Hayam Khan and Usman Khan powered the team to a comfortable victory.
Chasing a modest target of 139, Pakistan reached 141-1 in just 21.5 overs, with their openers dominating the Bangladesh bowling attack.
Usman and Hayam laid the foundation for the emphatic win with an impressive opening partnership, taking Pakistan past the 100-run mark.
Hayam was eventually dismissed for 69 off 72 balls, hitting eight fours and a six. Usman remained unbeaten on 64 from 54 deliveries, including seven fours and two sixes, while Abdul Qadir contributed an unbeaten eight as Pakistan sealed their place in the final.
Earlier, Bangladesh were bowled out for 138 in 31.4 overs after Pakistan’s bowlers delivered a disciplined performance.
Opener Abdullah Al Muhi offered resistance with a fighting 50 off 45 balls, including four boundaries and two sixes. Rakibul Hossain scored 26 from 39 deliveries, while All Rafi contributed 20 off 22 balls, hitting two fours and a six.
Bangladesh captain Farid Hasan managed 17, but the remaining batters failed to make significant contributions. 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 was the standout performer with the ball, claiming five wickets for 30 runs in his eight overs. Mohammad Sayyam, Ali Raza, Hasnain Abbas Dar and Ahmed Hussain took one wicket each to wrap up Bangladesh’s innings.
