Pakistan Thrash Nepal to Reach U19 Asia Cup Semifinals

Pakistan continued their unbeaten run in the ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup 2026 with a convincing 101-run victory over Nepal in their final Group A match at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman.

Key points

• Openers Usman Khan and Jahangir Bilal provided a steady start with a 45-run partnership before Bipin Sharma dismissed Usman for 19 off 34 balls.
• Sachin Bhatt then removed Jahangir for 22 off 49 deliveries, leaving Pakistan at 57-2 in 15.4 overs.
• While opener Niraj Kumar Yadav created 29 off 59 deliveries with five fours, rohit Chand led the scoring with 37 off 54 balls, including three boundaries.
• While Abhay Yadav continued a quick 23 off 16 balls, including three fours and a six, darsh Sonar scored 20 off 20 deliveries.
• The defending champions secured their place in the semifinals after bowling out Nepal for 174 in 43.4 overs while defending a target of 276.

Notably, the defending champions secured their place in the semifinals after bowling out Nepal for 174 in 43.4 overs while defending a target of 276.

Ahmed Hussain delivered an outstanding all-round performance, scoring 89 runs before claiming four wickets to support Pakistan register another comfortable victory. Young Pakistani Pacer Impresses on Test Debut Against Sri Lanka.

Batting first, Pakistan posted 275-7 in their allotted 50 overs, recovering from early setbacks through crucial partnerships in the middle order.

Sachin Bhatt then removed Jahangir for 22 off 49 deliveries, leaving Pakistan at 57-2 in 15.4 overs. Abdul Qadir additionally departed cheaply, scoring six runs before falling to Bipin.

Captain Farhan Yousaf and Ahmed Hussain then took charge of the innings, adding 135 runs for the fourth wicket to put Pakistan back in a solid position.

Farhan scored 74 off 95 balls, including six fours and three sixes, before being dismissed by Sushil Rawal. Hussain continued his impressive innings and continued another 50 runs alongside Hasnain Abbas Dar, helping Pakistan cross the 250-run mark.

Hussain eventually departed for 89 off 73 deliveries, hitting seven fours and two sixes. Hasnain contributed 25 off 23 balls, including a four and a six, before Bipin dismissed him with Pakistan at 264-6 in 48.5 overs.

Hamza Zahoor continued 11 off seven deliveries before being dismissed by Abhay Yadav as Pakistan finished at 275-7.

While Sushil Rawal picked up two wickets, bipin was Nepal's most successful bowler with figures of 3-58 in 10 overs. Abhay Yadav and Sachin Bhatt asserted one wicket each. Lahore Qalandars Appoint Former BCB President as Advisor.

In response, Nepal struggled to build significant partnerships against Pakistan's bowling attack.

While opener Niraj Kumar Yadav created 29 off 59 deliveries with five fours, rohit Chand led the scoring with 37 off 54 balls, including three boundaries. Suryanshu Koirala contributed 22 off 50 balls.

While Abhay Yadav continued a quick 23 off 16 balls, including three fours and a six, darsh Sonar scored 20 off 20 deliveries. Sohail Kunwar chipped in with 14 off 19 deliveries.

Ahmed Hussain was the standout bowler for Pakistan, finishing with figures of 4-35 in his 10 overs.

While Rizwanullah and Jahangir Bilal picked up one apiece as Pakistan completed a comprehensive victory to advance to the semifinals, mohammad Sayyam and Mohammad Huzaifa asserted two wickets each. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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