Pakistan announce squad for U19 Asia Cup 2026 in Oman

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has named a 15-member squad for the U19 Asia Cup 2026, with the tournament set to be held in Oman from 5 to 14 November.

Defending champions Pakistan will enter the eight-team competition under captain Farhan Yousuf, with India, Nepal and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) joining them in Group A.

Who has made Pakistan’s squad for the tournament?

The squad features wicketkeeper-batters Abdul Qadir and Hamza Zahoor, alongside specialist batters Usman Khan, Hayam Khan, Jahangir Bilal and Huzaifa Ahsan.

Ahmed Hussain and Hasnain Abbas Dar have been selected as all-rounders, while the pace attack comprises Abdul Subhan, Mohammad Seyam, Ali Raza and Rizwanullah. The spin department will be led by left-arm wrist-spinner Mohammad Huzaifa and left-arm spinner Niqab Shafiq.

Of the 15 selected players, only Ali Raza and Huzaifa Ahsan were absent from the Pakistan U19 team that secured a 3-1 victory in a four-match Youth ODI series against England in September.

When will Pakistan play their Asia Cup matches?

Pakistan will launch their title defense against the UAE on 6 November at Oman Cricket Academy (OCA) Ground 2. They will then face arch-rivals India on 8 November at OCA Ground 1 before concluding their Group A campaign against Nepal at the same venue on 10 November. All three matches are scheduled to begin at 10am Pakistan Standard Time (PKT).

Group B comprises Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Malaysia. The semi-finals will be played on 12 November, with the final scheduled for 14 November.

Can Pakistan retain their title?

Pakistan claimed the previous edition in the United Arab Emirates with a commanding 191-run victory over India in the final at the ICC Academy Ground in Dubai. They will look to reproduce that performance as they begin their campaign in Oman.

What is Pakistan’s 15-member squad?

Farhan Yousuf (captain), Abdul Qadir (wk), Abdul Subhan, Ahmed Hussain, Ali Raza, Hamza Zahoor (wk), Hasnain Abbas Dar, Hayam Khan, Huzaifa Ahsan, Jahangir Bilal, Mohammad Huzaifa, Mohammad Seyam, Niqab Shafiq, Rizwanullah, Usman Khan.