Pakistan U19 vs Bangladesh U19 Asia Cup Semi-Final: 12 November at 10 am PKT, Squads, Form and Players to Watch
Pakistan U19 play Bangladesh U19 in the Asia Cup semi-final on 12 November at 10 am PKT at OCA Ground 2. See both sides, all 6 results and players to watch.
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Pakistan Under-19 play Bangladesh Under-19 in the first U19 Asia Cup semi-final on Thursday 12 November 2026 at 10 am Pakistan time, at OCA Ground 2 in Muscat, Oman. The winner plays Afghanistan or India in the final on Saturday 14 November.
Pakistan won all three Group A games. Bangladesh came second in Group B after losing to Afghanistan. Below are the time in Pakistan and abroad, both teams' form, the players to watch, Pakistan's squad and the Bangladesh side from their last game, all from the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) website on 10 November.
Pakistan U19 vs Bangladesh U19 starts at 10 am PKT
The ACC fixture list shows the match at OCA Ground 2. The other semi-final, Afghanistan v India, starts at the same time at OCA Ground 1, next door.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Match | Semi-final 1: Pakistan U19 v Bangladesh U19 |
| Date | Thursday 12 November 2026 |
| Start | 10:00 am PKT (9:00 am in Oman and the UAE) |
| Ground | OCA Ground 2, Muscat |
| Format | 50 overs a side |
| Other semi-final | Afghanistan U19 v India U19, OCA Ground 1, same time |
| Final | Saturday 14 November, 10 am PKT, OCA Ground 2 |
Times for Saudi Arabia, the UK and other countries are on our U19 Asia Cup semi-final and final schedule page.
Pakistan won 3 from 3, Bangladesh 2 from 3
Pakistan beat the UAE, India and Nepal. Bangladesh lost heavily to Afghanistan, then beat Sri Lanka and Malaysia. These are all six results, as the ACC lists them:
| Date | Pakistan U19 | Bangladesh U19 |
|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | Beat UAE by 9 wickets (6 Nov) | Lost to Afghanistan by 113 runs |
| Game 2 | Beat India by 3 wickets (8 Nov) | Beat Sri Lanka by 45 runs (7 Nov) |
| Game 3 | Beat Nepal by 101 runs (10 Nov) | Beat Malaysia by 205 runs (9 Nov) |
| Points | 6, first in Group A | 4, second in Group B |
| Net run rate | +1.186 | +0.913 |
Pakistan's last win, with Ahmed Hussain's 89 and 4 for 35, is on our Pakistan U19 beat Nepal page. How Bangladesh qualified is on our Group B qualifiers page.
Players to watch on both sides
Each side has a player near the top of the tournament charts. Bangladesh's Md Ahsan Al Mumin has the most runs of any player outside India, and their bowling is led by Md Tafiul Alam Tamim, who took 7 for 18 against Malaysia. These numbers are from the ACC leaderboard after 12 matches:
| Player | Team | Tournament so far |
|---|---|---|
| Usman Khan | Pakistan | 174 runs, top score 139 not out |
| Hamza Zahoor | Pakistan | 111 runs, 100 not out v India |
| Ahmed Hussain | Pakistan | 97 runs in 2 innings, 4 for 35 v Nepal |
| Md Ahsan Al Mumin | Bangladesh | 234 runs, top score 152 not out |
| Md Tafiul Alam Tamim | Bangladesh | 13 wickets, 7 for 18 v Malaysia |
| SK Jarif Siyam | Bangladesh | 108 runs, top score 59 |
Tamim's 13 wickets are joint most in the event with Afghanistan's Noor Ali Niazai. India's Aaryavir Sehwag leads the run chart with 252 after his 160 against the UAE, which is on our India U19 beat UAE U19 page.
Pakistan U19 squad and the XI that beat Nepal
Farhan Yousaf captains Pakistan's squad of 15. The ACC website lists this XI for the Nepal game on 10 November:
- Farhan Yousaf (captain)
- Usman Khan
- Abdul Qadir
- Jahangir Bilal
- Ahmed Hussain
- Hamza Zahoor (wicketkeeper)
- Husnain Abbas Dar
- Mohammad Sayyam
- Rizwanullah
- Niqab Shafiq
- Mohammed Huzaifa
The other four in the squad named on 27 October are Hayam Khan, Huzaifa Ahsan, Abdul Subhan and Ali Raza. The full announcement and coaching staff are on our Pakistan U19 squad page. The ACC spells some names differently from the board's release, for example Yousaf and Sayyam.
Bangladesh U19 side from their last game
We could not find Bangladesh's full squad of 15 on an official page we could open. The ACC website lists this XI for Bangladesh's 205 run win over Malaysia on 9 November:
| Player | Role listed by the ACC |
|---|---|
| Md Farid Hasan Faysal | Captain, wicketkeeper |
| Abdullah Al Muhi | Wicketkeeper |
| SK Jarif Siyam | All-rounder |
| Alamin Hossain Rony | Batter |
| Md Ahsan Al Mumin | All-rounder |
| Farhan Sadik | All-rounder |
| Md Robiul Hasan Anik | Bowler |
| All Rafi | Bowler |
| Al Amin Hossan | Bowler |
| Md Rubay Islam Rizon | Bowler |
| Md Tafiul Alam Tamim | Bowler |
Where to watch the semi-final in Pakistan
When we checked Tapmad's home page on the evening of 10 November, it listed the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Test but no U19 Asia Cup match. We found no Pakistani broadcaster named on the ACC website either. Check Tapmad and PTV Sports on Thursday morning in case a listing appears late, and follow the live score on the ACC match centre.
Pakistan are the defending champions. They won the 2025 final, and every past winner is on our U19 Asia Cup winners list.
Common questions
When is Pakistan U19 vs Bangladesh U19?
Thursday 12 November 2026 at 10 am Pakistan time, at OCA Ground 2 in Muscat.
Who plays in the other semi-final?
Afghanistan U19 play India U19 at the same time at OCA Ground 1.
When is the U19 Asia Cup 2026 final?
Saturday 14 November 2026 at 10 am Pakistan time at OCA Ground 2.
How did Bangladesh reach the semi-final?
They lost to Afghanistan, then beat Sri Lanka by 45 runs and Malaysia by 205 runs to finish second in Group B with 4 points.
Who is Pakistan's top scorer at the tournament?
Usman Khan, with 174 runs, including 139 not out.
Is the semi-final on TV in Pakistan?
No Pakistani channel or app had listed it when we checked on 10 November. Check Tapmad and PTV Sports on the morning of the match.
How we verified this
What we checked, where we read it, and what we could not confirm.
We read the fixtures on the ACC home page, the final points table, the ACC leaderboard and the team lists in the ACC match centres for 9 and 10 November, on the evening of 10 November 2026. Tapmad's home page was read the same evening. The PCB website did not let us connect.
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