Pakistan Under-19 made India bat first in the final of ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026 and put up a huge total of 337/9 in their 50 overs at Al Amerat Cricket Ground, Oman on November 14.
Usman Khan’s brilliant century, Abdul Qadir’s aggressive innings and captain Farhan Yousaf’s aggressive start helped Pakistan set a difficult target for arch-rivals India. India need 338 runs to win Under-19 Asia Cup trophy.
Usman Khan Leads Pakistan With Brilliant Century
Usman Khan was the star for Pakistan with 107 runs off just 111 deliveries (11 fours and three sixes).
The right-handed batter provided stability at the top of the order and was key to Pakistan’s total being built.
He got excellent support from Abdul Qadir who played an attacking innings of 80 runs off just 54 balls. Qadir hit eight sixes and three fours which put the Indian bowling attack under a lot of pressure.
The pair then put on a valuable 135 for the second wicket which gave Pakistan a strong platform in the final.
Farhan Yousaf Adds Another Important Contribution
Pakistan captain Farhan Yousaf also played an important role in the innings.
Usman Khan was dismissed after Farhan continued the scoring spree. He scored 63 runs in 60 balls with four boundaries and three sixes.
He batted with the middle order to ensure Pakistan maintained a healthy scoring rate throughout the innings.
Even though Pakistan lost wickets towards the end they added useful runs from their lower order and took the team past 330.
India's Bowling Performance
India’s bowling attack had a hard time against Pakistan’s aggressive batting lineup.
Kavya Patel was India's leading wicket-taker with four wickets for 68 runs off his 10 overs. Chigurupati Venkata also picked up three wickets while Arjun Rajput took one wicket.
India fought back in the latter half of the innings but Pakistan were not able to get an even bigger total.
India Face a Challenging Chase of 338 Runs
Pakistan finished on 337/9 in the Asia Cup final and India have a big chase to do.
Indian batting line up will need a strong start and partnerships to stay in the hunt. Aaryavir Sehwag and Lakshya Rajesh Raichandani are two players expected to play important roles in chase.
Aaryavir has been one of the stars in the tournament so far and he enters the final with 303 runs from four matches.
U19 Asia Cup Final: A Big Battle for the Trophy
India-Pakistan rivalry has again produced an exciting contest at junior level. Pakistan entered the final as defending champions while India are out to win it back.
With 338 runs needed, it’s now up to India’s young batters to produce a memorable performance.
The outcome of the final will be determined by how India cope with Pakistan’s bowling and whether they can put partnerships together during the chase.
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