Bangladesh were bowled out for 138 in the first semi-final of the Under-19 Asia Cup, a 50-over tournament, at Al Amerat in Oman on 12 November 2026. Pakistan chased it down in 21.5 overs for the loss of a single wicket, winning by nine wickets with 169 balls to spare. Bangladesh go home at the semi-final stage.
Rizwanullah runs through the middle order
Farid Hasan won the toss and batted. Jarif Siyam went for 1 and Kawser Ahmed for 9 inside the first ten overs, and Abdullah Al Muhi was left to hold the innings together. He made 50 off 45 balls. At 69 for 4, with the captain Farid Hasan out for 17, the innings still needed rebuilding.
Rizwanullah then took five of the last six wickets to fall, finishing with 5 for 30 from his eight overs. Al Muhi, All Rafi on 20 and Rakibul Hossan on 26 were all among them. Bangladesh were all out for 138 in 31.4 overs, having been 98 for 5. Mohammad Sayyam took 2 for 29 from seven overs, Ali Raza 1 for 36 from eight, Hasnain Abbas Dar 1 for 22 from five and Ahmed Hussain 1 for 4. Rizwanullah was named Player of the Match.
Hayam Khan and Usman Khan settle it
Hayam Khan and Usman Khan put on the bulk of the runs together. Hayam made 69 off 72 before Robiul Hasan Anik had him caught behind by Farid Hasan, and no other Bangladesh bowler took a wicket. Usman finished unbeaten on 64 off 54 balls, and Abdul Qadir, 8 not out, hit the runs that took Pakistan to 141 for 1.
| Innings | Total | Top scorers | Best bowling by the other side |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh Under-19s | 138 all out (31.4 overs) | Al Muhi 50, Rakibul 26, Rafi 20 | Rizwanullah 5/30, Sayyam 2/29, Raza 1/36 |
| Pakistan Under-19s | 141 for 1 (21.5 overs) | Hayam 69, Usman 64 not out | Robiul 1/22 |
Figures come from the ESPNcricinfo scorecard of match 1558442.
India await in the final
The second semi-final was played at the same ground on the same day. Afghanistan made 227 for 8 and India passed it in 36.5 overs for the loss of two wickets, an eight-wicket win with 79 balls left. The final is at Al Amerat on 14 November 2026, starting at 05:00 GMT, which is 09:00 in Oman.
