Top Pakistani batters have been punishing Indian bowlers amassing 170 runs for the loss of once wicket in 22.4 overs in the final of the ACC Men’s Under-19 Asia Cup 2026 at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman on Saturday. Opener Usman Khan was unbeaten on 75 off 70 balls hitting eight boundaries and one towering six. Other opener Hayam Khan got out after scoring 21 runs. Unbeaten Abdul Qadir hit a blistering knock of 64 runs off just 44 balls, studded with three fours and six sixes.

Earlier, Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first in the final of the ACC Men’s Under-19 Asia Cup 2026. Pakistan were playing the same team which defeated the Bangladesh yesterday, while India have made one change as Ishan Sood made way for C Venkata. Pakistan earned their spot by defeating Bangladesh Under-19 by nine wickets in the first semi-final, bowling out Bangladesh for 138 and chasing the total in 21.5 overs with the loss of one wicket.

India secured a place in the final with an eight-wicket victory over Afghanistan Under-19 in the second semi-final, reaching 231 for 2 in 36.5 overs while chasing a target of 228. Pakistan’s Usman Khan is second on the batting charts with 238 runs in four innings at an average of 119.00, including a century and a half-century. India’s Aaryavir Sehwag has been the leading run-scorer of the tournament, accumulating 303 runs in four innings at an average of 101, including a highest score of 160 and two half-centuries.

In bowling, Pakistan’s Rizwanullah has taken 11 wickets at an average of 12.00, featuring a five-wicket haul of 5 for 30 against Bangladesh in the semi-final. India’s Ishan Sood ranked third among wicket-takers, with 11 wickets in four matches at an average of 12.18, including best figures of 4 for 37.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)