U19 Asia Cup 2026: Afghanistan and Bangladesh Reach the Semi-Finals, Pakistan to Face One of Them
Afghanistan and Bangladesh qualify from U19 Asia Cup 2026 Group B. See the 9 November scores, the final table and who Pakistan U19 play in the 12 November semi.
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Afghanistan U19 and Bangladesh U19 have reached the U19 Asia Cup 2026 semi-finals from Group B. Afghanistan finished first with three wins from three, and Bangladesh second. So Pakistan U19 will play Bangladesh in the semi-final on 12 November if they top Group A, and Afghanistan if they finish second.
Both last Group B games were played in Muscat on Monday 9 November 2026. Afghanistan beat Sri Lanka by 106 runs and Bangladesh beat Malaysia by 205 runs. We read the final scores and the closing table on the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) website on the night of 9 November. Sri Lanka and Malaysia are out.
Afghanistan and Bangladesh won their last Group B games on 9 November
Afghanistan made 275 and bowled Sri Lanka out for 169 to win by 106 runs. Bangladesh made 303 for 8 and bowled Malaysia out for 98 to win by 205 runs. Both games started at 10 am Pakistan time.
| Ground | Batting first | Chasing | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| OCA Ground 1 | Afghanistan 275 (49.5 overs) | Sri Lanka 169 (34.1 overs) | Afghanistan won by 106 runs |
| OCA Ground 2 | Bangladesh 303 for 8 (50 overs) | Malaysia 98 (30.5 overs) | Bangladesh won by 205 runs |
Sri Lanka needed a win to stay alive. They were bowled out inside 35 overs, so Bangladesh's earlier win over them on 7 November settled second place. That 45 run win is now the result that matters most in the group.
The final Group B table puts Afghanistan on 6 points
Afghanistan finished on 6 points with a net run rate of +3.176. Bangladesh have 4 points and Sri Lanka 2. Malaysia lost all three games. The ACC table marks Afghanistan and Bangladesh with a Q for qualified.
| Group B | Played | Won | Lost | NRR | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan U19 (Q) | 3 | 3 | 0 | +3.176 | 6 |
| Bangladesh U19 (Q) | 3 | 2 | 1 | +0.913 | 4 |
| Sri Lanka U19 | 3 | 1 | 2 | -0.012 | 2 |
| Malaysia U19 | 3 | 0 | 3 | -5.079 | 0 |
Net run rate (NRR) is a team's scoring rate minus the rate it has conceded. Afghanistan's is far ahead because they bowled Malaysia out for 42 on 7 November and chased it in three overs. The full Group A and Group B picture before Tuesday is on our U19 Asia Cup 2026 points table.
Pakistan U19 will meet Bangladesh or Afghanistan in the semi-final
The ACC fixture list crosses the groups. The Group A winner plays the Group B runner-up, and the Group B winner plays the Group A runner-up. So Pakistan's opponent depends only on where Pakistan finish in Group A.
| If Pakistan finish | Semi-final opponent | Ground | Start (PKT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| First in Group A | Bangladesh U19 | OCA Ground 2, Muscat | 10:00 am, Thursday 12 November |
| Second in Group A | Afghanistan U19 | OCA Ground 1, Muscat | 10:00 am, Thursday 12 November |
Pakistan have already beaten the UAE and India, so they have 4 points with one game left. Our reading of the table, not an ACC statement, is that only the winner of India v UAE can also reach 4 points. That keeps Pakistan in the top two whatever happens against Nepal.
To work out Pakistan's semi-final opponent on Tuesday evening, follow these steps:
- Check the result of Pakistan v Nepal, which starts at 10 am PKT at OCA Ground 1.
- If Pakistan win, they finish first on 6 points and play Bangladesh.
- If Nepal win, wait for India v UAE, which the ACC lists for 2:30 pm PKT at OCA Ground 2.
- Compare Pakistan with the India v UAE winner. Both would have 4 points, so NRR or the tie rule decides who is first.
- The first placed team plays Bangladesh. The second placed team plays Afghanistan.
Our preview of Pakistan U19 vs Nepal U19 has the squad and the start time for Tuesday's game.
Afghanistan have the strongest record of the four semi-finalists so far
Afghanistan won all three games by big margins: 113 runs against Bangladesh, 10 wickets against Malaysia and 106 runs against Sri Lanka. Their bowling has done most of the work. Noor Ali Niazai has 13 wickets, the joint most in the event on the ACC leaderboard.
Bangladesh lost their first game to Afghanistan, then beat Sri Lanka and Malaysia. Their batter Md Ahsan Al Mumin leads the run chart with 234 runs, including the highest score of the event, 152 not out. Their bowler Md Tafiul Alam Tamim also has 13 wickets, and the best figures of the event, shown by the ACC as 7 for 18.
| Team | Group results | Leading player on the ACC board |
|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan U19 | Beat Bangladesh, Malaysia, Sri Lanka | Noor Ali Niazai, 13 wickets |
| Bangladesh U19 | Lost to Afghanistan, beat Sri Lanka and Malaysia | Md Ahsan Al Mumin, 234 runs |
| Pakistan U19 | Beat UAE and India, Nepal to play | Usman Khan, 155 runs |
Pakistan's own form is strong too. They chased 225 against the UAE for the loss of one wicket and came back from 61 for 5 to beat India, as our report on Pakistan U19's win over India sets out.
The final is on 14 November at OCA Ground 2
The two semi-final winners meet in the final on Saturday 14 November at OCA Ground 2 in Muscat. The ACC lists a 10:00 am PKT start. Pakistan are the defending champions after winning the 2025 edition.
- Thursday 12 November, 10:00 am PKT: Group A winner v Bangladesh, OCA Ground 2.
- Thursday 12 November, 10:00 am PKT: Afghanistan v Group A runner-up, OCA Ground 1.
- Saturday 14 November, 10:00 am PKT: final, OCA Ground 2.
Every past final and champion is in our U19 Asia Cup winners list.
Common questions
Which teams qualified from Group B of the U19 Asia Cup 2026?
Afghanistan U19 and Bangladesh U19. Afghanistan finished first on 6 points and Bangladesh second on 4, on the ACC table of 9 November.
Who will Pakistan U19 play in the semi-final?
Bangladesh if Pakistan finish first in Group A, and Afghanistan if they finish second. Group A ends on 10 November.
What was the Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka U19 result?
Afghanistan won by 106 runs. They made 275 in 49.5 overs and bowled Sri Lanka out for 169 in 34.1 overs.
What was the Bangladesh vs Malaysia U19 result?
Bangladesh won by 205 runs. They made 303 for 8 and bowled Malaysia out for 98 in 30.5 overs.
When is the U19 Asia Cup 2026 semi-final?
Both semi-finals are on Thursday 12 November 2026 at 10:00 am PKT, at OCA Ground 1 and OCA Ground 2 in Muscat.
Are Sri Lanka out of the U19 Asia Cup?
Yes. Sri Lanka finished third in Group B with one win, so they do not reach the semi-finals.
How we verified this
What we checked, where we read it, and what we could not confirm.
We read the match cards, the fixture list and the points table on the Asian Cricket Council website on 10 November 2026 at about 03:10 PKT, and the tournament leaderboard at about 03:20 PKT. The qualification reading for Group A is ours. We have not read the tournament's tie rules, so the case where Pakistan and another team finish level on 4 points is not worked out here.
About the author
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