Web desk: Pakistan won the Pak U19 vs Ban U19 Asia Cup semi-final match, securing a spot in the Under-19 Asia Cup final with a comfortable win over Bangladesh in the second semi-final in Dubai, on Friday.
Chasing a modest target of 122, Pakistan reached the total for the loss of just two wickets
In the other semi-final, India also secured a place in the final by defeating Sri Lanka.
Under 19 Asia Cup final: Pakistan vs India face off
India and Pakistan will meet in the U19 Asia Cup final on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at the ICC Academy Ground in Dubai.
Pak U19 vs Ban U19
Pakistan U19 have reached the final of the Under-19 Asia Cup.
In the semi-final, Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by 8 wickets. Chasing a target of 122, Pakistan reached the total for the loss of just 2 wickets.
Samir Minhas starred with the bat, scoring an unbeaten 69 runs. Osman Khan contributed 27 runs, while Ahmad Hussain added 11 runs.
Bangladesh set a target of 122 runs for Pakistan in the Under-19 Asia Cup Pak U19 vs Ban U19 semi-final on Friday.
Batting first, Bangladesh struggled against disciplined bowling and were all out for 121 within the reduced overs.
Pakistan’s fast bowler Abdul Subhan was the star of the innings, taking four wickets to disrupt Bangladesh’s batting.
The match was shortened to 27 overs per side due to a wet outfield from earlier rain. It added pressure on both teams.
Pakistan’s bowlers kept tight lines and took advantage of the conditions, leaving a modest total for the chase.
Pakistan’s fast bowler, Abdul Subhan, was awarded player of the match as well.
Pak U19 vs UAE U19
Previously, Pakistan U19 secured a spot in the U19 Asia Cup semi-finals with a win over UAE U19 during the Pak U19 vs UAE U19 match on Tuesday.
Pakistan Under-19s won the toss and chose to bat. The team was able to score 241 for 9 in 50 overs.
A target of 242 was set for the opponent team.
In reply, the UAE Under-19s struggled. They lost their last 7 wickets for just 29 runs and were all out for 171 runs only. The score was far behind the set target.
The game ended with Pakistan having a 70-run victory.
