Defending champions Pakistan U19 made a commanding start to their ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026 title defence, beating the United Arab Emirates U19 by nine wickets in their Group A opener at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 2) in Oman on Friday, 6 November 2026.
Chasing 225, Pakistan reached 225/1 in just 37.3 overs, with opener Usman Khan smashing an unbeaten 139 off 120 balls to seal the win with 75 balls to spare. The victory gives Pakistan two points and a big net run-rate boost ahead of Sunday’s blockbuster Group A clash against India U19.
UAE innings: Ayobi’s late fightback after early blows
Pakistan captain Farhan Yousaf won the toss and chose to bowl first, and the decision paid off immediately. Fast bowler Ali Raza struck in the third over, removing opener Omar Tauqir for just 1, and Pakistan kept chipping away at regular intervals.
UAE’s innings was rescued by a late fightback from No. 8 batter Noorullah Ayobi, who top-scored with a brisk 70 off 55 balls, hitting three fours and six sixes. Yayin Kiran Rai held one end together with a patient 47 off 74 balls, and Ayobi added a 62-run ninth-wicket partnership with Muhammad Ahmed — UAE U19’s highest ninth-wicket stand in youth ODIs. Ayobi was the last man out, off the final ball of the innings, as UAE were bowled out for 224 in their 50 overs.
Mohammad Sayyam led Pakistan’s bowling with 3/37 from his 10 overs, while Ali Raza, Rizwanullah and Hasnain Abbas Dar picked up two wickets each.
Pakistan’s chase: Usman and Jahangir’s 153-run opening stand
Pakistan’s reply was built on a commanding 153-run opening partnership between Usman Khan and Jahangir Bilal. Usman was fluent from the start, racing to his century, while Jahangir played the supporting role with a composed 60 off 87 balls, including six fours.
The stand was finally broken in the 29th over when Jahangir was caught off Ahmed Khudadad — UAE’s only wicket-taker on the day, finishing with 1/36. There was no further drama: Abdul Qadir joined Usman and the pair added an unbroken 72 runs, with Qadir finishing 20 not out off 19 balls, as Pakistan sealed the win in the 38th over.
Usman’s unbeaten 139 came off 120 balls and featured 21 fours and a six — a knock that earned him the Player of the Match award.
Key performances
- Usman Khan — 139* (120): A match-winning century, full of crisp strokeplay, that carried Pakistan home and earned him Player of the Match.
- Jahangir Bilal — 60 (87): A calm, composed half-century at the top that gave the chase its platform.
- Noorullah Ayobi — 70 (55): A counter-attacking knock from No. 8 that dragged UAE to a competitive total.
- Mohammad Sayyam — 3/37: The pick of Pakistan’s bowlers, keeping UAE in check through the middle overs.
- Abdul Qadir — 20* (19): Finished the job unbeaten alongside Usman after the only wicket fell.
What the result means for Group A
Pakistan take two points and a healthy net run rate into their next match — the heavyweight Group A clash against India U19 on Sunday, 8 November. A win there would all but seal a semi-final spot for the defending champions. India U19 also began their campaign on Friday, against Nepal U19.
For UAE, the defeat leaves them needing to win their remaining group games to stay in semi-final contention, and their bowling will need to be far more disciplined than it was against Pakistan’s openers.
Match Summary
| Match | Pakistan U19 vs UAE U19, 3rd Match, Group A, ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026 |
| Venue | Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 2), Al Amerat, Oman |
| Date | Friday, 6 November 2026 |
| Toss | Pakistan U19 won the toss and elected to field |
| UAE U19 | 224 all out in 50 overs (Noorullah Ayobi 70; Mohammad Sayyam 3/37) |
| Pakistan U19 | 225/1 in 37.3 overs (Usman Khan 139*, Jahangir Bilal 60) |
| Result | Pakistan U19 won by 9 wickets (with 75 balls remaining) |
| Player of the Match | Usman Khan (139* off 120) |
FAQs
Who won Pakistan U19 vs UAE U19?
Pakistan U19 won by nine wickets, chasing down 225 with 75 balls to spare in their ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026 Group A opener.
Who was the Player of the Match?
Usman Khan, for his unbeaten 139 off 120 balls, including 21 fours and a six.
What was the score in Pakistan U19 vs UAE U19?
UAE U19 scored 224 all out in 50 overs; Pakistan U19 replied with 225/1 in 37.3 overs.
Where was the match played?
At the Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 2) in Al Amerat, Oman, on Friday, 6 November 2026.
Who is Pakistan U19’s next opponent?
India U19, in the big Group A clash on Sunday, 8 November 2026.
Who were the top scorers in the match?
Usman Khan (139*), Noorullah Ayobi (70) and Jahangir Bilal (60).
It was a near-perfect start to the title defence for Pakistan U19 — disciplined bowling, a record-breaking rescue act kept in check, and then a ruthless chase led by a superb Usman Khan century. The real test, though, comes on Sunday against India U19, where a win would put the defending champions firmly on course for the semi-finals.
Full scorecard: Pakistan U19 vs UAE U19 on Cricbuzz
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