Pakistan U19 Beat Bangladesh U19 by 9 Wickets to Reach the Asia Cup Final, Rizwanullah Takes 5 for 30
Pakistan U19 beat Bangladesh U19 by 9 wickets in the Asia Cup semi-final. Rizwanullah took 5 for 30, Hayam Khan made 69. India await in the 14 November final.
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Pakistan Under-19 beat Bangladesh Under-19 by 9 wickets in the first semi-final of the U19 Asia Cup in Oman on Thursday 12 November 2026. Bangladesh were all out for 138 in 31.4 overs. Pakistan reached 141 for 1 in only 21.5 overs. Fast bowler Rizwanullah took 5 for 30 and was named player of the match.
Pakistan now play India Under-19 in the final on Saturday 14 November, after India beat Afghanistan by 8 wickets in the other semi-final. We read both scorecards on the ICC match centre on Thursday evening, after the games had finished.
Rizwanullah took 5 for 30 as Bangladesh fell for 138
Bangladesh batted first and lost an early wicket. The ICC scorecard shows SK Jarif Siyam caught behind off Mohammad Sayyam for 1 in the second over. Opener Abdullah Al Muhi made 50 from 45 balls, but no one stayed with him for long.
Rizwanullah did most of the damage. He took the wickets of the captain Farid Hasan, Al Muhi, All Rafi, Rakibul Hossan and Robiul Hasan Anik. Bangladesh went from 98 for 5 to 116 for 8 in less than six overs.
| Pakistan bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rizwanullah | 8 | 0 | 30 | 5 |
| Mohammad Sayyam | 7 | 1 | 29 | 2 |
| Ali Raza | 8 | 1 | 36 | 1 |
| Hasnain Dar | 5 | 1 | 22 | 1 |
| Ahmed Hussain | 1.4 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Niqab Shafiq | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
Wicketkeeper Hamza Zahoor took three catches and a stumping. Bangladesh's tail did not last: the last wicket fell at 138, with more than 18 overs of their innings unused.
Hayam Khan and Usman Khan put on 123 for the first wicket
Pakistan needed 139 to win. The openers made sure there was no drama. Hayam Khan and Usman Khan added 123 before Hayam was caught off Robiul Hasan Anik in the 21st over.
- Hayam Khan: 69 from 72 balls, with 8 fours and a six.
- Usman Khan: 64 not out from 54 balls, with 7 fours and 2 sixes.
- Abdul Qadir: 8 not out from 5 balls, finishing the chase with a six.
Pakistan won with 28.1 overs to spare, by our count. Usman Khan had 174 runs after the group stage, as our most runs and wickets list showed. With 64 more, he is on 238 for the tournament, by our sum.
How the semi-final went, step by step
- Early wickets: Bangladesh were 25 for 2 after 5.2 overs, with Sayyam taking both.
- Middle collapse: From 68 for 2, Bangladesh lost Farid Hasan and Ahsan Al Mumin for one run. Al Mumin had scored 234 runs before this match.
- Rizwanullah's spell: He removed Al Muhi at 98 and then took two wickets in the 21st over.
- All out: Ahmed Hussain stumped the last man in the 32nd over. Bangladesh 138.
- The chase: Pakistan's openers reached 123 without loss. Abdul Qadir hit the winning runs in the 22nd over.
Our semi-final preview picked out Al Mumin and the Bangladesh new-ball bowler Tafiul Alam Tamim as the danger men. Al Mumin made 1 and Tamim went wicketless in 3 overs.
Pakistan play India in the final on 14 November
India Under-19 beat Afghanistan Under-19 by 8 wickets in the second semi-final. Afghanistan made 227 for 8 and India chased it in 36.5 overs. India's captain Lakshya Raichandani scored 93.
India's chase was built on two big stands. Raichandani and Aaryavir Sehwag put on 117 for the first wicket, with Sehwag making 51 from 57 balls. VK Vineeth then made 57 not out. Off-spinner Ishan Sood took 3 for 43 for India earlier in the day. Afghanistan had been 143 for 3 in the 36th over before they lost three wickets for three runs, which kept their total down. India won with 13.1 overs to spare, by our count, so Pakistan's bowlers will need early wickets on Saturday.
| Match | Date | Result or time |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-final 1: Pakistan U19 vs Bangladesh U19 | 12 November | Pakistan won by 9 wickets |
| Semi-final 2: Afghanistan U19 vs India U19 | 12 November | India won by 8 wickets |
| Final: Pakistan U19 vs India U19 | Saturday 14 November | 10:00 am PKT |
Pakistan already beat India by 3 wickets in the group stage on 8 November, when Hamza Zahoor made 100 not out. That match is in our group stage report. Pakistan are also the defending champions: they beat India in the 2025 final, as our winners list records. The final preview, with timings and both teams' form, is in our final guide.
Common questions
Who won the U19 Asia Cup semi-final between Pakistan and Bangladesh?
Pakistan Under-19 won by 9 wickets. Bangladesh made 138 and Pakistan reached 141 for 1 in 21.5 overs.
Who was player of the match?
Rizwanullah, for his 5 wickets for 30 runs in 8 overs.
Who will Pakistan play in the U19 Asia Cup final?
India Under-19, who beat Afghanistan Under-19 by 8 wickets in the second semi-final.
When is the U19 Asia Cup 2026 final?
On Saturday 14 November 2026, starting at 10:00 am PKT in Oman.
Who scored the runs for Pakistan?
Hayam Khan made 69 and Usman Khan 64 not out. They added 123 for the first wicket. Abdul Qadir finished with 8 not out.
Have Pakistan beaten India in this tournament?
Yes. Pakistan beat India by 3 wickets in the group stage on 8 November 2026.
Last checked 12 November 2026, about 9:30 pm PKT. Scores, bowling figures, fall of wickets and the player of the match come from the ICC match centre scorecards for both semi-finals. The winning margin in overs and Usman Khan's tournament total are our own sums.
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