Defending Champions Pakistan qualified for the U19 Asia Cup 2026 final on Thursday when they dominated Bangladesh by nine wickets in a game played at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman.
Rizwanullah took five wickets and half-centuries were scored by Hayam Khan and Usman Khan, which helped Pakistan to comfortably chase down a modest target of 139 in 21.5 overs.
Openers Arshad and Misbah put together a 100-run stand to get Pakistan off to an early lead in the semi-final against Bangladesh. Hayam hit 69 off 72 balls, scoring eight fours and a six, before he fell.
Usman stayed unbeaten on 64 runs off 54 balls; he hit seven fours and a six to help Pakistan sprint over the finish line. Abdul Qadir was also not out on eight runs as the Green Shirts chased to victory with only one wicket lost.
Bangladesh batters were held to 138 runs in 31.4 overs earlier in their innings.
Abdullah Al Muhi, who was the opener for Bangladesh, put up some resistance with 50 runs off 45 balls, four boundaries and two sixes. Rakibul Hossain scored 26 runs off 39 balls and All Rafi scored 20 runs off 22 balls.
