Pakistan thrash Bangladesh to storm into U19 Asia Cup final
The emphatic win sent Pakistan into the final, where they will face India on Saturday.
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Pakistan's Rizwanullah led the charge with an outstanding spell, claiming five wickets for 30 runs in eight overs.
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Defending champions Pakistan produced a dominant all-round performance to defeat Bangladesh by nine wickets and secure their place in the final of the U19 Asia Cup 2026 at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman on Thursday.
A sensational five-wicket haul from Rizwanullah laid the foundation for Pakistan's convincing victory before half-centuries from Hayam Khan and Usman Khan made light work of the 139-run target.
How did Pakistan's bowlers restrict Bangladesh?
Pakistan's bowling attack dismantled Bangladesh's batting line-up, dismissing them for 138 in 31.4 overs despite a determined effort from opener Abdullah Al Muhi.
Abdullah offered the strongest resistance, scoring 50 from 45 deliveries, striking four boundaries and two sixes. Rakibul Hossan added 26 off 39 balls, while All Rafi chipped in with 20 from 22 deliveries.
However, Bangladesh struggled to build meaningful partnerships as wickets continued to fall at regular intervals.
Captain Farid Hasan managed 17, while SK Jarif Siyam, Ahsan Al Mumin and Sheikh Atiqur Rahman scored just one run apiece. Robiul Hasan Anik and Rubay Islam Rizon failed to get off the mark.
Rizwanullah led the charge with an outstanding spell, claiming five wickets for 30 runs in eight overs. Mohammad Sayyam picked up one wicket, while Ali Raza, Hasnain Abbas Dar and Ahmed Hussain also struck once each.
How did Pakistan seal their place in the final?
Pakistan's batters wasted little time in chasing down the modest total, reaching 139-1 in just 21.5 overs.
Openers Usman and Hayam launched an aggressive assault on the Bangladesh bowling attack, combining for a century partnership that put the defending champions firmly in control.
Hayam departed after an impressive 69 from 72 balls, including eight fours and a six, but Usman remained unbeaten to complete the chase.
Usman struck seven fours and two sixes in his 54-ball 64, while Abdul Qadir finished unbeaten on eight.
The emphatic win sent Pakistan into the final, where they will face arch-rivals India on Saturday.
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