Pakistan maintained their unbeaten streak in the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026 by defeating Nepal by 101 runs in their final Group A match at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman. The defending champions advanced to the semifinals after bowling out Nepal for 174 in 43.4 overs while defending a target of 276.
Pakistan batted first, reaching 275-7 in 50 overs. The team faced early trouble after openers Usman Khan and Jahangir Bilal established a 45-run partnership. Usman Khan was dismissed for 19 off 34 balls by Bipin Sharma, and Jahangir Bilal fell for 22 off 49 deliveries to Sachin Bhatt, leaving Pakistan at 57-2 in 15.4 overs. Abdul Qadir also fell cheaply for six runs against Bipin.
The innings was steadied by captain Farhan Yousaf and Ahmed Hussain, who combined for 135 runs for the fourth wicket. Farhan Yousaf scored 74 off 95 balls, including six fours and three sixes, before being dismissed by Sushil Rawal. Hussain continued his performance, adding 50 runs with Hasnain Abbas Dar to push the score past 250. Hussain eventually finished with 89 off 73 deliveries, including seven fours and two sixes. Hasnain Abbas Dar scored 25 off 23 balls before being dismissed by Bipin. Hamza Zahoor added 11 off seven deliveries before falling to Abhay Yadav as Pakistan finished at 275-7.
Nepal's bowling efforts included Bipin Sharma, who took 3-58 in 10 overs, while Sushil Rawal took two wickets, and Abhay Yadav and Sachin Bhatt took one wicket each.
Nepal struggled to build partnerships during their chase. Rohit Chand led the scoring with 37 off 54 balls, including three boundaries. Opener Niraj Kumar Yadav scored 29 off 59 deliveries with five fours, while Suryanshu Koirala contributed 22 off 50 balls. Darsh Sonar scored 20 off 20 deliveries, and Abhay Yadav added 23 off 16 balls, which included three fours and a six. Sohail Kunwar scored 14 off 19 deliveries.
Ahmed Hussain was the most effective bowler for Pakistan, finishing with figures of 4-35 in 10 overs. Mohammad Sayyam and Mohammad Huzaifa each claimed two wickets, while Rizwanullah and Jahangir Bilal took one wicket each.
