Pakistan U19 take on Nepal U19 in the 12th match of the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026 at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1) in Al Amerat, Oman, on Tuesday, 10 November 2026. It is the final group match for both sides in Group A, and the two teams arrive with very different things at stake. Pakistan, the defending champions, have already booked their place in the semi-finals with two wins from two matches. Nepal, with two defeats from two, are already out of contention and are playing for pride and a first win of the tournament.
The contrast between the two campaigns could hardly be sharper. Pakistan have looked like champions in Oman, chasing down 225 against the UAE with nine wickets to spare and then beating arch-rivals India by three wickets in a tense finish on 8 November, with Hamza Zahoor’s unbeaten hundred sealing the win. Nepal, meanwhile, were bowled out for just 128 by India in their opener and then beaten by seven wickets by the UAE, and their batters have yet to post a competitive total. On paper this is the most one-sided fixture of the group stage, but in youth cricket, a team with nothing to lose can be dangerous.
Live update: Nepal won the toss and chose to bowl first, and Pakistan have made a steady start. At the time of writing (11:22 AM IST, per Cricbuzz), Pakistan U19 are 45 for 0 after 12.3 overs, with openers Usman Khan on 19 (33 balls) and Jahangir Bilal on 14 (42 balls) at the crease. Sushil Rawal opened the bowling for Nepal, and his first over included a flurry of wides as Pakistan got off the mark. The score will keep moving through the morning, so check the live scorecard at the end of this article for the latest.
Match Overview
Pakistan U19 vs Nepal U19 is the 12th match of the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026 and the last group fixture for both teams in Group A. The tournament, the 13th edition of the U19 Asia Cup, is being played in Oman from 5 to 14 November 2026, with eight teams split into two groups of four. The top two from each group advance to the semi-finals on 12 November, and the final is scheduled for 14 November.
Pakistan’s title defence has been close to flawless. They opened on 6 November against the UAE, chasing 225 after the hosts posted 224, with opener Usman Khan smashing an unbeaten 139 from 120 balls as Pakistan won by nine wickets in 37.3 overs. Two days later came the match of the tournament so far: India posted 208, and Pakistan chased it down with three wickets in hand, thanks to a magnificent unbeaten 100 from wicketkeeper-batter Hamza Zahoor, who was named Player of the Match. That win confirmed Pakistan as group winners in all but name.
Nepal’s tournament has been difficult. They began on 6 November against India and were bowled out for 128 in 42.3 overs, with Darsh Sonar top-scoring with 43 and Aashish Luhar making 29. India’s openers then chased the target down without losing a wicket in only 19.1 overs — Aaryavir Sehwag unbeaten on 70, captain Lakshya Raichandani on 53 not out — to win by ten wickets. Nepal’s second match, against the UAE on 8 November, brought another defeat, this time by seven wickets, and left them with no route to the semi-finals. Their batting has been the problem: in two matches they have not posted a total their bowlers could defend.
The group table going into this match tells the story. Pakistan sit top with four points from two wins and are already through. India and the UAE are level on two points each, with India ahead on net run rate, and their head-to-head clash on Tuesday will decide the second semi-final spot from Group A. Nepal are bottom with zero points and cannot qualify, whatever happens today. For Pakistan, the only question is whether they finish the group stage unbeaten. For Nepal, the target is simpler and just as important: a first win, a competitive total, and a performance to take home from Oman.
Nepal’s opening defeat in this tournament is covered in our India U19 vs Nepal U19 preview, and their second group match is covered in our UAE U19 vs Nepal U19 preview.
Match Details
| Detail | Information |
| Match | Pakistan U19 vs Nepal U19, 12th Match, Group A |
| Tournament | ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026 |
| Date | Tuesday, 10 November 2026 |
| Start time | 10:30 AM IST (toss at 10:00 AM IST; 9:00 AM Oman local time) |
| Venue | Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1), Al Amerat, Oman |
| Format | 50 overs per side |
| Toss | Nepal U19 won the toss and opted to bowl |
| Pakistan captain | Farhan Yousaf |
| Nepal captain | Bipin Sharma |
| Live score at time of writing | Pakistan U19 45/0 after 12.3 overs (Usman Khan 19*, Jahangir Bilal 14*) — 11:22 AM IST, per Cricbuzz |
Squads / Playing XIs
Both teams named their confirmed playing XIs at the toss, and the line-ups are confirmed from the live scorecard. Pakistan are led by Farhan Yousaf, while Nepal are captained by Bipin Sharma.
Pakistan U19 Playing XI: Usman Khan, Jahangir Bilal, Abdul Qadir, Ahmed Hussain, Farhan Yousaf (c), Hasnain Abbas Dar, Hamza Zahoor (w), Mohammad Sayyam, Niqab Shafiq, Rizwanullah, Mohammad Huzaifa.
Nepal U19 Playing XI: Niraj Kumar Yadav, Sohail Kunwar, Suryanshu Koirala, Darsh Sonar, Roshan Shahi, Aashish Luhar (w), Sachin Bhatt, Bipin Sharma (c), Sushil Rawal, Abhay Yadav, Rohit Chand.
Pakistan’s XI is built around a batting line-up that has already delivered twice in this tournament. Usman Khan, fresh from his unbeaten 139 against the UAE, opens with Jahangir Bilal, and the pair have the job of seeing off the new ball on a morning surface that has helped the seamers early. Captain Farhan Yousaf bats in the middle order and leads a side that has chased successfully in both of its matches, while Hamza Zahoor, the hero of the India win with his unbeaten hundred, keeps wicket and provides late-order power. With the ball, Mohammad Sayyam, Niqab Shafiq and Rizwanullah share the attack, and Mohammad Huzaifa gives the captain another seam option.
Nepal have made changes from the side that lost to the UAE, with Suryanshu Koirala, Roshan Shahi and Rohit Chand coming into the XI. The batting will revolve around Niraj Kumar Yadav at the top and captain Bipin Sharma, who leads from the front, while Darsh Sonar — Nepal’s top scorer against India with 43 — and Aashish Luhar, who keeps wicket, hold the middle order together. With the ball, much depends on Sushil Rawal, who has taken the new ball in this match, and on Abhay Yadav and Sachin Bhatt through the middle overs.
The remaining squad members who did not make the XIs today are: Pakistan U19: Ali Raza, Abdul Subhan, Huzaifa Ahsan, Hayam Khan. Nepal U19: Prashiddha Jaishi, Nischal Kshetri, Subham Khanal, Nitesh Patel.
Head-to-Head
Pakistan have had the better of this fixture in recent years, winning the last two meetings. The most recent clash came at the ICC U19 World Cup on 24 January 2024 in East London, where Nepal posted 197 and Pakistan chased the target down with five wickets in hand, reaching 201. Before that, the two teams met in the U19 Asia Cup on 8 December 2023 in Dubai, when Nepal were bowled out for 152 and Pakistan cruised home by seven wickets, reaching 153 for 3 in just 26.2 overs. Pakistan also won the 2016 U19 World Cup meeting by 122 runs.
Nepal do, however, have one famous win in this fixture. At the U19 World Cup in 2002, Nepal beat Pakistan by 30 runs — a result that remains one of the great upsets in age-group cricket and the only time Nepal have beaten Pakistan at U19 level. The very first meeting, at the 2000 U19 World Cup, was abandoned without a ball being bowled. Statistical sources differ on the full all-time tally across all youth competitions, so no single career figure is quoted here. What the verified record shows is clear: Pakistan have won the recent meetings comfortably, and Nepal’s win came more than two decades ago. On current form, Pakistan start as overwhelming favourites, but Nepal know this fixture has produced a shock before.
Pitch & Weather Report
The Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1) has produced a consistent pattern in this tournament: a surface that helps the bowlers early before becoming better for batting. First-innings totals here in the current edition have been 224 by the UAE against Pakistan, 208 by India against Pakistan, 231 by Afghanistan against Bangladesh and 245 by Bangladesh against Sri Lanka, so a score in the 230 to 250 range looks par.
The new ball has done damage in the morning session throughout the tournament. Nepal’s decision to bowl first after winning the toss fits that pattern: their seamers will want early wickets while the ball is still hard and moving, and Sushil Rawal’s opening over has already shown the surface offers something to bowlers who hit the right lengths. Batters who get through the first ten overs should find scoring easier as the ball gets older and the sun bakes the pitch, and spinners tend to come into the game in the middle overs as the surface slows down. A total below 200 would leave the chasing side firmly in control.
The weather is perfect for cricket. It is a bright, sunny day in Al Amerat, with temperatures around 30°C at the start of play and a high of 33°C, humidity near 30 to 40 percent, and a gentle north-easterly breeze of around 7 to 15 km/h. There is a 0% chance of rain through the whole day, so a full 50-over match is expected with no interruptions. The heat will test the fitness of both teams, particularly the bowlers in the second innings.
Where to Watch / Live Streaming
In India, the Pakistan U19 vs Nepal U19 match is being telecast live on the Sony Sports Network, with live streaming available on the SonyLIV app and website with an active subscription. The same broadcast arrangement has covered the tournament’s other matches, including the India vs Pakistan clash on 8 November. In Nepal, the match is also available on the Sony Sports Network and SonyLIV.
In Pakistan, the match is telecast live on PTV Sports and Geo Super, with live streaming on Myco. Fans in the USA and Canada can watch on Willow TV, while viewers in the UK should check local listings. For the rest of the world, the tournament is streamed on ICC.tv. Viewers elsewhere should check their local broadcaster, as rights vary by region.
For fans who cannot watch live, ball-by-ball scores and full scorecards are available on Cricbuzz and ESPNcricinfo, and our site will carry the full match result and recap after the game. Readers following the other Group A action can also catch up with our Sri Lanka U19 vs Afghanistan U19 preview and our Bangladesh U19 vs Malaysia U19 preview.
FAQs
When is the Pakistan U19 vs Nepal U19 match?
The match is being played on Tuesday, 10 November 2026, at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1) in Al Amerat, Oman. It started at 10:30 AM IST, with the toss at 10:00 AM IST. It is the 12th match of the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026 and the final group fixture for both teams in Group A.
Who won the toss in Pakistan U19 vs Nepal U19?
Nepal U19 won the toss and opted to bowl first. Captain Bipin Sharma chose to put Pakistan in to bat, backing his new-ball bowlers to make early breakthroughs on a surface that has offered seam movement in the morning. Sushil Rawal opened the bowling for Nepal, with Pakistan openers Usman Khan and Jahangir Bilal at the crease.
What are the playing XIs for Pakistan U19 vs Nepal U19?
Pakistan U19: Usman Khan, Jahangir Bilal, Abdul Qadir, Ahmed Hussain, Farhan Yousaf (c), Hasnain Abbas Dar, Hamza Zahoor (w), Mohammad Sayyam, Niqab Shafiq, Rizwanullah, Mohammad Huzaifa. Nepal U19: Niraj Kumar Yadav, Sohail Kunwar, Suryanshu Koirala, Darsh Sonar, Roshan Shahi, Aashish Luhar (w), Sachin Bhatt, Bipin Sharma (c), Sushil Rawal, Abhay Yadav, Rohit Chand.
Where can I watch Pakistan U19 vs Nepal U19 live?
In India and Nepal, the match is live on the Sony Sports Network on television and on SonyLIV for online streaming. In Pakistan, it is telecast on PTV Sports and Geo Super, with streaming on Myco. Fans in the USA and Canada can watch on Willow TV, and viewers elsewhere can stream on ICC.tv. Live scores and ball-by-ball commentary are available on Cricbuzz and ESPNcricinfo.
What is at stake in this match?
Pakistan have already qualified for the semi-finals with two wins from two matches, so a win here would seal top spot in Group A and an unbeaten run into the knockouts on 12 November. Nepal, with two defeats from two, are already eliminated, so they are playing for pride and a first win of the tournament. The second semi-final spot from Group A will be decided by the India vs UAE match being played at the same time.
Conclusion
Pakistan U19 vs Nepal U19 is a match with everything to play for on one side and pride on the other. Pakistan have been the form team of Group A, unbeaten after two commanding chases, and they will want to finish the group stage with a third straight win and carry that momentum into the semi-finals. Nepal have had a harsh introduction to this level of youth cricket, but they have a chance here to show fight, bat out their overs, and give their supporters something to cheer.
The early exchanges have already shown both sides of the contest: Nepal winning the toss and choosing to bowl, and Pakistan’s openers getting off the mark against the new ball. If Pakistan’s batters build on that start and post a big total, Nepal will face another steep chase. If Nepal’s bowlers keep taking regular wickets, this could yet become a closer contest than the form book suggests. Either way, the defending champions start as firm favourites. Expect a hard-fought 50-over contest in Al Amerat, and stay with us for the full result, scorecard and match recap once the game is done.
For live scores and ball-by-ball commentary, follow the match here: Pakistan U19 vs Nepal U19 live score on Cricbuzz
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