Pakistan U19 completed a perfect group stage at the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026, beating Nepal U19 by 101 runs in the 12th match of Group A at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1) in Al Amerat, Oman, on Tuesday, 10 November 2026. After Nepal won the toss and chose to bowl, the defending champions posted 275 for 7 before bowling Nepal out for 174 in 43.4 overs.
Ahmed Hussain was the star, scoring 89 off 73 balls and taking 4 for 35 to be named Player of the Match. The win sends Pakistan into the semi-finals unbeaten as Group A winners, where they face Bangladesh on Thursday, 12 November. As our match preview explained, Pakistan arrived already through to the knockouts, while Nepal were playing for pride after two defeats.
Match Summary
| Match | Pakistan U19 vs Nepal U19, 12th Match, Group A |
| Tournament | ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026 |
| Date | Tuesday, 10 November 2026 |
| Venue | Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1), Al Amerat, Oman |
| Toss | Nepal U19 won the toss and chose to bowl |
| Pakistan U19 | 275/7 in 50 overs (Ahmed Hussain 89, Farhan Yousaf 74; Bipin Sharma 3/58) |
| Nepal U19 | 174 all out in 43.4 overs (Rohit Chand 37; Ahmed Hussain 4/35) |
| Result | Pakistan U19 won by 101 runs |
| Player of the Match | Ahmed Hussain (89 off 73 balls and 4/35) |
How Pakistan Won the Match
Nepal’s decision to bowl first looked sensible on a morning surface that has helped the new ball all tournament. Pakistan lost Usman Khan for 19 and Jahangir Bilal for 22, and when Abdul Qadir fell for 6, the defending champions were 64 for 3 and under real pressure.
That was when the match turned. Captain Farhan Yousaf and Ahmed Hussain rebuilt with a 135-run stand for the fourth wicket, taking Pakistan from 64 for 3 to 199 for 4. Farhan made a composed 74 off 95 balls, while Ahmed played the more aggressive hand with 89 off 73 balls. Hasnain Abbas Dar added 25 off 23 balls, and Pakistan finished on 275 for 7.
Chasing 276, Nepal never gathered momentum. Niraj Kumar Yadav battled for 29 off 59 balls, yet Rohit Chand’s 37 off 54 balls was the highest score of the innings, and Abhay Yadav’s quick 23 off 16 balls was the only real counter-attack. Ahmed Hussain then took 4 for 35, and Mohammad Sayyam and Mohammad Huzaifa took two wickets each as Nepal were bowled out for 174 in 43.4 overs.
Key Performances
- Ahmed Hussain (Pakistan) — 89 (73) and 4/35: The Player of the Match dominated both innings. His 89 rescued Pakistan from 64 for 3, and his four wickets then broke Nepal’s chase.
- Farhan Yousaf (Pakistan, captain) — 74 (95): The captain held the innings together at its most fragile moment, adding 135 runs with Ahmed Hussain for the fourth wicket.
- Rohit Chand (Nepal) — 37 (54): Nepal’s top scorer in a difficult chase, holding one end while wickets fell around him.
- Bipin Sharma (Nepal, captain) — 3/58: The pick of Nepal’s bowlers, striking three times in his 10 overs.
- Niraj Kumar Yadav (Nepal) — 29 (59): A patient effort at the top of the order, but without support it could not build into a match-winning platform.
What It Means
The result confirms the final Group A standings, with Pakistan finishing as unbeaten group winners on six points from three wins. India took the second semi-final place with four points after beating the UAE by 70 runs on the same day, built on Aaryavir Sehwag’s 160. The UAE finish third on two points; Nepal finish bottom without a point.
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | Points |
| Pakistan U19 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| India U19 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| UAE U19 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Nepal U19 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
For Pakistan, this was a third win in three different ways: a nine-wicket chase against the UAE, a tense three-wicket win over India, and now a comfortable defence of a big total. They now face Bangladesh in the semi-final on Thursday, 12 November. India meet Afghanistan in the other semi-final the same day, and the final is on Saturday, 14 November.
For Nepal, the tournament ends without a win: beaten by 10 wickets by India, by seven wickets by the UAE — a match covered in our UAE vs Nepal preview — and now by 101 runs against Pakistan. Pakistan have now won the last three meetings between the sides; Nepal’s only U19 win over Pakistan remains their 30-run victory at the 2002 U19 World Cup.
FAQs
Who won Pakistan U19 vs Nepal U19 in the U19 Asia Cup 2026?
Pakistan U19 won by 101 runs on Tuesday, 10 November 2026. Pakistan made 275 for 7 in 50 overs and bowled Nepal out for 174 in 43.4 overs.
Who was the Player of the Match?
Ahmed Hussain, for 89 off 73 balls and 4 for 35 in 10 overs.
What were the scores in Pakistan U19 vs Nepal U19?
Pakistan U19 scored 275 for 7 in 50 overs, with Ahmed Hussain making 89 and Farhan Yousaf 74. Nepal U19 replied with 174 all out in 43.4 overs, with Rohit Chand top-scoring on 37.
Who do Pakistan play in the semi-final?
Pakistan U19 play Bangladesh in the first semi-final on Thursday, 12 November 2026. India face Afghanistan the same day, and the final is on Saturday, 14 November.
Conclusion
Pakistan U19 head into the knockouts unbeaten, tested in different ways, and with a new hero in Ahmed Hussain. The 101-run win was their most comfortable of the group stage, but it also showed their depth: after the top order wobbled at 64 for 3, the captain and his all-rounder rebuilt, and the bowlers finished the job with more than six overs to spare.
Bangladesh will be a sterner test on Thursday, but Pakistan have now won chasing, won a tight finish, and won defending a total. Nepal leave Oman without a win, but with a young squad that has seen what competing with Asia’s best takes. For the full scorecard and ball-by-ball details, see the match on Cricbuzz: Pakistan U19 vs Nepal U19, 12th Match, Group A — Cricbuzz
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