Pakistan is set for an exciting semi-final clash with Bangladesh in the U-19 Asia Cup’s knockout segment. The top Asian Cricket Council (ACC) series will be held at the picturesque Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1) in Muscat, Oman on Thursday the 12th of November 2026 from 10:00 AM local time.
Dominant Group Stage Campaign Propels the Defending Champions
The junior team, led by captain Farhan Yousaf, completed a league of three consecutive high margin wins to make it six maximum points, and Pakistan, the proud defending champions, entered the tournament with huge hopes.
Opening Game: Won a complete nine wicket win over the UAE.
Blockbuster Climax: Outlasted rivals India by three wickets in a closely contested thriller.
Group Finale: Allowed only 101 runs off the bowlers before getting blown out of the way by a superb 89-run strike from Ahmed Hussain.
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Pakistan, who finished first in Group A, will play the Group B runners-up Bangladesh in the semi-finals of the ACC tournament, which progressed to the semi-finals with a four-point lead in four games. Meanwhile, the second semi-final between Afghanistan and India will be a tougher duel on the adjacent Ministry Turf 2. The two winning youth teams will both make safe passage to the grand finale on Saturday, November 14, for the final match to crown the junior Asian cricket champion.
