Pakistan beat Nepal to set up U-19 Asia Cup semi-final against Bangladesh
Defending champions Pakistan maintained their unbeaten run in the ACC Men’s U-19 Asia Cup 2026 with a convincing 101-run victory over Nepal at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Muscat on Tuesday. With three wins from as many matches, Pakistan finished top of Group A to qualify for the semi-finals, where they will take on Bangladesh in the first semi-final on Thursday. Batting first, Pakistan posted…
Pakistan secured their unbeaten streak in the ACC Men’s U-19 Asia Cup 2026 with a convincing 101-run win over Nepal at Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Muscat on Tuesday. The defending champions posted a total of 275-7 in their 50 overs, with Ahmed Hussain and Farhan Yousaf's half-centuries anchoring the innings. Ahmed top-scored with 89 off 73 balls and Farhan contributed 74 off 95 balls.
Hasnain Abbas Dar scored a rapid 25 off 23 balls to provide late momentum for Pakistan. Nepal, however, couldn't chase down the target, being dismissed for 174 in 43.4 overs. Ahmed Hussain was the standout bowler, taking four wickets for 35 runs in his 10 overs, while Mohammad Huzaifa and Mohammad Sayyam each took two wickets. Rohit Chand was the highest run-scorer for Nepal with 37 runs. Pakistan will face Bangladesh in the first semi-final on Thursday.
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