AL AMERAT, Oman, November 11, 2026: Pakistan and Afghanistan enter the ACC Men’s Under-19 Asia Cup semifinals with perfect group-stage records, but two formidable opponents stand between them and the final. Defending champions Pakistan face Bangladesh on Thursday after winning all three Group A matches, including a tense three-wicket victory over India. Afghanistan, who topped Group B with three convincing wins, meet an Indian team whose powerful batting lineup includes tournament-leading run-scorer Aaryavir Sehwag. Both semifinals begin at 9:00 a.m. Oman time, equivalent to 10:00 a.m. in Pakistan.
The two matches present different tactical challenges. Pakistan must protect their batting against Bangladesh’s Tafiul Alam Tamim, who has taken 13 wickets in three games, while Bangladesh must find a way past a Pakistan side that chased 209 against India despite losing seven wickets. Afghanistan bring their own 13-wicket threat in Noor Ali Niazi, but face Sehwag, who has scored 252 runs at an average of 126. The winners will meet in Saturday’s final, creating the possibility of another Pakistan-India championship encounter or a first final appearance for one of the other contenders in this edition.
U19 Asia Cup Semifinals: Fixtures, Venues and Qualification
The tournament began with eight teams divided into two groups of four. The top two from each group advanced to the semifinals, with the group winners facing the runners-up from the opposite group.
| Fixture | Group Qualification | Venue | Start Time (PKT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan U19 vs Bangladesh U19 | Group A winner vs Group B runner-up | Ministry Turf 2, Al Amerat | 10:00 AM, November 12 |
| Afghanistan U19 vs India U19 | Group B winner vs Group A runner-up | Ministry Turf 1, Al Amerat | 10:00 AM, November 12 |
| Final | Two semifinal winners | Ministry Turf 2, Al Amerat | 10:00 AM, November 14 |
Both semifinals are scheduled simultaneously, meaning neither finalist will have a competitive rest advantage over the other.
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U19 Asia Cup Semifinals: Fixtures, Venues and Qualification
The tournament began with eight teams divided into two groups of four. The top two from each group advanced to the semifinals, with the group winners facing the runners-up from the opposite group.
How the Four Semifinalists Reached the Knockout Stage
The group-stage results reveal why the two unbeaten teams deserve respect, but they also expose weaknesses that their semifinal opponents can target.
Pakistan vs Bangladesh: Can the Defending Champions Survive the Tournament’s Joint-Leading Wicket-Taker?
Pakistan’s strongest argument for reaching the final is their ability to win matches in different situations.
Bangladesh’s Main Threat: Tafiul Alam Tamim and Ahsan Al Mumin
Bangladesh’s opening defeat to Afghanistan suggested their campaign might end before the knockout stage.
Afghanistan vs India: The Tournament’s Best Net Run Rate Meets Its Leading Batter
The second semifinal brings together the competition’s most dominant group-stage team by net run rate and a batting lineup featuring the highest run-scorer.
Pakistan and Afghanistan reached the knockout stage with six points apiece. India and Bangladesh qualified with four each.
How the Four Semifinalists Reached the Knockout Stage
The group-stage results reveal why the two unbeaten teams deserve respect, but they also expose weaknesses that their semifinal opponents can target.
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan U19 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | +1.186 |
| Afghanistan U19 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | +3.176 |
| India U19 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | +1.533 |
| Bangladesh U19 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | +0.913 |
Afghanistan’s +3.176 net run rate is substantially higher than the other semifinalists. However, part of that advantage came from dismissing Malaysia for 42 and chasing the target in three overs.
Pakistan’s lower net run rate does not make their unbeaten record less significant. They defeated India, the other Group A qualifier, by three wickets in a contest that was much closer than their victories over UAE and Nepal.
India have a higher net run rate than Pakistan despite finishing second in Group A. That reflects their emphatic ten-wicket victory over Nepal and strong scoring against UAE, rather than superiority in their direct meeting.
Bangladesh’s recovery has been particularly impressive because they lost their opening fixture against Afghanistan by 113 runs before defeating Sri Lanka and Malaysia.
The Sports Encounter’s opening-day Group B report documented Afghanistan’s early dominance and the batting problems Bangladesh needed to correct.
Pakistan vs Bangladesh: Can the Defending Champions Survive the Tournament’s Joint-Leading Wicket-Taker?
Pakistan’s strongest argument for reaching the final is their ability to win matches in different situations.
They began by chasing UAE’s 224 with nine wickets remaining, defeated India after a difficult middle-order collapse, and completed the group stage with a 101-run victory over Nepal.
Against UAE, Usman Khan scored an unbeaten 139 from 120 balls and Jahangir Bilal contributed 60. Their 153-run opening partnership gave Pakistan control of the chase.
That performance was examined in TSE’s report on Pakistan and India’s dominant opening victories.
The India match provided a much more meaningful test of Pakistan’s resilience.
Hamza Zahoor’s Century Against India Shows Pakistan Can Recover
India scored 208 after being dismissed in 46.3 overs. Pakistan appeared to have lost control of the chase when their specialist batters departed cheaply.
Usman made 16, Jahangir Bilal five, Abdul Qadir 20 and captain Farhan Yousaf two.
But Hamza Zahoor produced an unbeaten 100 from 108 deliveries and guided Pakistan to 209/7 in 48.1 overs.
His century was particularly significant because it showed that Pakistan could chase a competitive target without receiving a major contribution from their leading top-order scorers.
The official ICC Pakistan-India scorecard confirms Zahoor’s century and Pakistan’s three-wicket victory.
Hamza had already demonstrated his ability to recover difficult innings during Pakistan’s Youth ODI series in England.
He scored 86 in a narrow two-run defeat at Wormsley, sharing a substantial partnership with Hasnain Abbas Dar after Pakistan had fallen to 124/5.
Our report on Hamza’s unsuccessful final-over chase against England provides important context for the temperament he displayed against India.
Ahmed Hussain Adds an All-Round Dimension
Pakistan’s final group victory against Nepal produced another match-winner.
Ahmed Hussain scored 89 from 73 deliveries as Pakistan posted 275/7, then took four wickets for 35 runs to dismiss Nepal for 174.
His performance offers Pakistan two advantages against Bangladesh.
First, his batting can provide the acceleration needed when the top order has laid a platform.
Second, his bowling gives Farhan Yousaf another wicket-taking option, reducing the burden on the specialist attack.
However, Pakistan cannot assume that the same scoring opportunities available against Nepal will be offered by Bangladesh’s bowlers.
Bangladesh’s Main Threat: Tafiul Alam Tamim and Ahsan Al Mumin
Bangladesh’s opening defeat to Afghanistan suggested their campaign might end before the knockout stage.
Chasing 232, they were dismissed for 118 in 25.5 overs.
Their response was substantial.
They defeated Sri Lanka by 45 runs after scoring 245, then posted 303/8 against Malaysia and won by 205 runs.
Ahsan Al Mumin scored 82 from 98 balls against Sri Lanka and followed it with an unbeaten 152 from 133 deliveries against Malaysia.
Those two innings account for all 234 of his tournament runs.
That makes him Bangladesh’s most important established batting contributor entering the semifinal.
Tamim’s 13 Wickets Make Him the Biggest Bowling Threat to Pakistan
Tafiul Alam Tamim has taken 13 wickets in three matches, sharing the competition lead with Afghanistan’s Noor Ali Niazi.
Against Malaysia, he returned remarkable figures of 7/18 from 7.5 overs.
The performance demonstrated his ability to finish an innings rapidly once batters begin losing wickets.
Pakistan’s batting lineup must therefore avoid allowing one dismissal to develop into a cluster.
Against India, Pakistan lost several wickets while trying to rebuild a moderate chase. Bangladesh will be aware of that vulnerability.
But the strength of Pakistan’s lower-order recovery also means Bangladesh cannot assume that removing the top three batters will settle the match.
Pakistan vs Bangladesh: Key Player Matchups
| Player | Team | Verified Performance | Semifinal Importance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamza Zahoor | Pakistan | 100* against India | Anchors difficult chases |
| Usman Khan | Pakistan | 139* against UAE; 174 group runs | Potential early batting advantage |
| Ahmed Hussain | Pakistan | 89 and 4/35 against Nepal | Provides batting and bowling flexibility |
| Ahsan Al Mumin | Bangladesh | 234 runs from three innings | Main batting responsibility |
| Tafiul Alam Tamim | Bangladesh | 13 wickets; 7/18 against Malaysia | Primary breakthrough threat |
| SK Jarif Siyam | Bangladesh | 59 against Sri Lanka | Opening-innings stability |
Pakistan’s Strengths, Weaknesses and Winning Strategy
Strength: Multiple Proven Match-Winners
Pakistan’s group campaign has featured substantial contributions from Usman, Hamza and Ahmed rather than one batter dominating all three matches.
The team also benefits from a bowling attack containing Mohammad Sayyam, Ali Raza, Rizwanullah and Hasnain Abbas Dar.
Sayyam took three wickets against UAE, continuing the form he demonstrated during Pakistan’s Youth ODI series in England.
He took four wickets in the first ODI at Arundel, where Usman and Farhan both scored centuries in a 177-run victory.
That performance is documented in TSE’s report on Pakistan’s dominant opening Youth ODI against England.
Weakness: Periodic Top-Order Collapses
Pakistan’s chase against India exposed the risks of losing established batters before the middle overs.
Against Bangladesh, an early collapse would leave Hamza and the lower order facing one of the tournament’s most productive wicket-taking attacks.
Another concern is the temptation to rely on a successful rescue act rather than ensuring the top order creates a stable platform.
Winning Strategy: Protect Wickets Against Tamim
Pakistan should prioritize controlled scoring against Bangladesh’s most dangerous bowling spells.
Usman and Bilal have shown they can build a substantial partnership, while Hamza can absorb pressure and bat deep into a chase.
Farhan’s side should seek to preserve wickets during the first 20 overs, rotate the strike against disciplined bowling and create opportunities to accelerate once the leading bowlers have completed their initial spells.
The success of that approach will depend on the surface and the match situation, not on assuming Bangladesh have a vulnerable bowling unit.
Bangladesh’s Strengths, Weaknesses and Winning Strategy
Strength: Wickets Across the Bowling Attack
Tamim has been the leading wicket-taker, but Bangladesh’s victory over Sri Lanka was supported by several contributors.
Sheikh Atiqur Rahman, Rubay Islam Rizon and Robiul Hasan Anik joined Tamim in taking two wickets apiece as Sri Lanka were dismissed for 200.
The official ICC Bangladesh-Sri Lanka scorecard documents that collective effort.
That distribution makes Bangladesh dangerous even when opponents manage to withstand Tamim’s opening spell.
Weakness: Batting Support and Late-Innings Wickets
Bangladesh’s 118 against Afghanistan remains a warning.
They also lost their final six wickets for 37 runs against Sri Lanka after reaching 208/4.
Ahsan has supplied a significant proportion of their batting output, but a knockout match against Pakistan will test how effectively others respond if he is dismissed early.
Winning Strategy: Attack Pakistan Before Its Middle Order Settles
Bangladesh’s clearest opening is to dismiss Usman and other top-order batters before a substantial partnership develops.
With the bat, the team needs to survive Pakistan’s new-ball attack and provide Ahsan with sufficient support to build a total that can be defended through wickets and scoreboard pressure.
Bangladesh should also avoid repeating their late collapse against Sri Lanka. Losing six wickets for 37 runs can turn a potential 270-plus total into something much more manageable.
Afghanistan vs India: The Tournament’s Best Net Run Rate Meets Its Leading Batter
The second semifinal brings together the competition’s most dominant group-stage team by net run rate and a batting lineup featuring the highest run-scorer.
Afghanistan finished Group B unbeaten with a net run rate of +3.176.
Their three victories came by 113 runs over Bangladesh, ten wickets over Malaysia and 106 runs over Sri Lanka.
India defeated Nepal by ten wickets and UAE by 70 runs, with a three-wicket defeat against Pakistan separating those results.
The difference in their group records is important, but not decisive.
Afghanistan have the greater consistency in results. India have demonstrated the ability to post a score above 300, and their bowling attack created enough opportunities to dismiss Pakistan’s leading batters before Hamza’s match-winning century.
Afghanistan’s Strength: Noor Ali Niazi and a Versatile Bowling Attack
Noor Ali Niazi has been one of the championship’s outstanding performers, taking 13 wickets in three matches.
Against Sri Lanka, he removed four batters for 35 runs and helped restrict the opposition to 169 while defending 275.
His wickets are particularly important because they create pressure on the remaining batters to rebuild while the required scoring rate increases.
Afghanistan also have support from Sami Mubarez, who took 3/11 against Bangladesh, and other bowling options capable of contributing across the innings.
Their opening victory over Bangladesh provides an especially useful measure of their competitive strength.
Afghanistan recovered from 58/4 to score 231 before dismissing Bangladesh for 118.
The team’s ability to recover from an early collapse was examined in TSE’s analysis of the opening Group B matches.
Subhan Zakhail Gives Afghanistan a Batting Match-Winner
Afghanistan’s victory over Sri Lanka was built around Subhan Zakhail’s 107 from 111 balls.
Abidullah Nadarjan contributed 55, allowing Afghanistan to reach 275 despite using only 49.5 overs.
The official ICC Afghanistan-Sri Lanka scorecard confirms the 106-run victory and the leading performances.
The century followed the 83 from Shah Faisal Rahimi against Bangladesh, where his innings rescued Afghanistan after four wickets fell for 58.
Those contributions demonstrate that Afghanistan possess batters capable of occupying the crease and rebuilding an innings.
Afghanistan’s Weakness: Early Wickets Against Quality Bowling
Afghanistan have won every group match, but that does not mean their batting has consistently begun well.
Against Bangladesh, four wickets fell before the score reached 60.
Against India, the same pattern would expose their middle order to an attack featuring Ishan Sood, Arjun Rajput and Manal Chauhan.
The risk is particularly significant because India have shown they can restrict an opposition’s scoring without relying on a single bowler.
Afghanistan should therefore prioritize a stable opening partnership instead of expecting another major recovery after early dismissals.
Afghanistan’s Winning Strategy Against India
Afghanistan’s strongest tactical opportunity is removing India’s opening batters before they establish control.
Sehwag’s tournament-leading 252 runs make him the most obvious wicket to target.
Noor Ali’s wicket-taking record gives Afghanistan an opportunity to attack early, while the supporting bowlers must prevent India from recovering quickly if an opening breakthrough occurs.
With the bat, Afghanistan should seek to make India bowl through extended partnerships and avoid exposing their middle order to simultaneous pressure from Sood and Rajput.
India’s Greatest Strength: Aaryavir Sehwag and Batting Firepower
Aaryavir Sehwag has scored 252 runs from three innings at an average of 126, making him the tournament’s leading run-scorer entering the semifinals.
He began with an unbeaten 70 against Nepal, was part of India’s 208 against Pakistan, and then scored 160 from 168 balls against UAE.
The 160 was particularly important because it helped India post 309/7 after their defeat to Pakistan.
That response demonstrated resilience under qualification pressure.
India’s batting is not built around Sehwag alone. Captain Lakshya Raichandani scored an unbeaten 53 against Nepal, sharing an unbroken 129-run opening partnership.
India therefore have the ability to build a strong platform without needing every batter to attack immediately.
Ishan Sood and Arjun Rajput Provide the Bowling Threat
Ishan Sood has taken eight wickets in the group stage.
Against Nepal, he returned figures of 3/18 from ten overs, including four maidens.
Arjun Rajput contributed 3/8 from 5.3 overs in the same match.
The pair combined for six wickets while conceding just 26 runs, a performance that explained much of India’s ten-wicket victory.
Their ability to build pressure through dot balls and take wickets gives India a route to restricting Afghanistan even if Sehwag does not produce another century.
India’s Weakness: Middle-Order Exposure Against Sustained Pressure
India’s defeat to Pakistan revealed that the side can lose momentum when established batters depart.
Pakistan dismissed India for 208 in 46.3 overs, preventing them from batting their full allocation.
India’s bowlers then created an opportunity to defend that total, but Hamza Zahoor’s unbeaten century prevented the result.
The match exposed two relevant concerns.
First, India’s batting needs enough support beyond Sehwag and its other leading contributors to withstand a concentrated spell of wicket-taking.
Second, the bowling attack must maintain pressure against batters capable of batting through difficult positions.
India’s Winning Strategy Against Afghanistan
India should seek to survive Noor Ali’s most dangerous spells without allowing the scoring rate to become stagnant.
Sehwag’s ability to bat deep into an innings could be valuable against Afghanistan’s attack, particularly if the opening partnership remains intact.
With the ball, Sood and Rajput should target early wickets and avoid allowing Rahimi or Zakhail to build the kind of substantial partnership that rescued Afghanistan against Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
India’s selection depth and development of younger players also reflect a wider national pathway. The Sports Encounter previously examined how emerging talents are integrated into larger squads in its Asian Games cricket preview featuring India’s younger options.
Afghanistan vs India: The Key Head-to-Head Battles
| Battle | Afghanistan’s Advantage | India’s Counter |
|---|---|---|
| Noor Ali Niazi vs Aaryavir Sehwag | 13 group-stage wickets | 252 runs at 126.00 |
| Afghan middle order vs Indian attack | Rahimi 83 and Zakhail 107 in important matches | Sood eight wickets; Rajput’s proven wicket-taking |
| Early batting pressure | Afghanistan recovered from 58/4 against Bangladesh | India dismissed Pakistan’s top order cheaply |
| Batting depth | Several players have contributed to recoveries | India scored 309/7 against UAE |
| Group-stage momentum | Three wins and +3.176 NRR | Two wins and +1.533 NRR |
The most important contest may be the new-ball exchange between Noor Ali and India’s leading batters.
If Afghanistan secure early wickets, they can force India to rebuild under pressure. If Sehwag and Raichandani survive, India’s scoring potential becomes substantially greater.
Which Team Has the Most Complete Semifinal Profile?
Comparing the four semifinalists requires more than counting victories or examining net run rate.
Each team has experienced a different combination of opposition strength, batting pressure and bowling opportunities.
| Team | Biggest Strength | Most Important Concern | Key to Victory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | Multiple batting match-winners and recovery under pressure | Top-order wickets against strong bowling | Survive Tamim and build middle-over partnerships |
| Bangladesh | Tamim’s wicket-taking and Ahsan’s batting form | Collapse risk against quality attacks | Dismiss Pakistan’s leading batters early |
| Afghanistan | Noor Ali’s 13 wickets and strong all-round results | Early batting collapses | Remove India’s openers and protect their own top order |
| India | Sehwag’s scoring and varied bowling options | Batting pressure when leading contributors depart | Contain Noor Ali and target Afghan top-order wickets |
Afghanistan have the strongest net run rate and the most emphatic group-stage results.
Pakistan have already defeated another semifinalist in India, an important result under more demanding conditions than their victories over UAE and Nepal.
India possess the leading run-scorer, while Bangladesh have a bowler capable of taking wickets in rapid succession.
That combination makes both semifinals genuinely competitive.
The Most Important Statistical Comparison
The tournament’s individual leaderboards reveal an unusually balanced contest between batting and bowling.
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| Category | Player | Team | Group-Stage Figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most runs | Aaryavir Sehwag | India | 252 |
| Second-most runs | Ahsan Al Mumin | Bangladesh | 234 |
| Pakistan’s leading run-scorer | Usman Khan | Pakistan | 174 |
| Most wickets, joint first | Noor Ali Niazi | Afghanistan | 13 |
| Most wickets, joint first | Tafiul Alam Tamim | Bangladesh | 13 |
| India’s leading wicket-taker | Ishan Sood | India | 8 |
The two leading batters have scored a combined 486 runs in six innings.
The two leading bowlers have claimed 26 wickets between them.
One useful distinction is that the leading batter and one of the joint-leading wicket-takers feature in the Afghanistan-India semifinal, while the second-leading batter and the other joint-leading wicket-taker are involved in Pakistan-Bangladesh.
That distribution ensures both matches contain direct contests between proven batting and bowling performers rather than one semifinal concentrating all the tournament’s strongest individual records.
How Should the Captains Approach the Toss?
Both matches begin at the same time at adjacent grounds, but the surfaces should not automatically be treated as identical.
Pakistan’s earlier victory over India came while chasing 209, demonstrating that a moderate target can be achievable even after losing seven wickets.
Afghanistan have won two substantial matches by defending totals, but also chased Malaysia’s 43-run target without losing a wicket.
The captains should assess surface pace, available movement and expected scoring conditions before deciding whether to bat or bowl.
Batting first offers an opportunity to establish scoreboard pressure, particularly against teams that have suffered batting collapses.
Bowling first provides the chance to exploit early conditions, but a successful chase requires enough wickets in hand when the required rate rises.
Neither choice is automatically superior. The evidence from Al Amerat shows that disciplined bowling and partnerships can decide matches under either approach.
What Happens After the Semifinals?
The winners of Pakistan-Bangladesh and Afghanistan-India advance to the final on November 14 at Ministry Turf 2.
The bracket creates four possible finals.
| Possible Final | How It Happens | Sporting Significance |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan vs India | Pakistan beat Bangladesh; India beat Afghanistan | Rematch of Pakistan’s previous title-winning rivalry |
| Pakistan vs Afghanistan | Pakistan beat Bangladesh; Afghanistan beat India | Both unbeaten group winners contest the title |
| Bangladesh vs India | Bangladesh beat Pakistan; India beat Afghanistan | Both group runners-up reach the final |
| Bangladesh vs Afghanistan | Bangladesh beat Pakistan; Afghanistan beat India | Rematch of Afghanistan’s 113-run group victory |
No finalist is confirmed before Thursday’s matches.
Pakistan’s defense of the title would gain additional significance if they reach another final, but the competition’s knockout structure provides no advantage for being a group winner once the semifinal begins.
Pakistan’s Wider Youth Cricket Development Adds Context
Pakistan’s progress in Oman follows a productive Youth ODI tour of England, where they won the four-match series 3-1.
Several players involved in the Asia Cup demonstrated their capabilities during that series.
Abdul Qadir scored 146 in the second Youth ODI, as detailed in TSE’s report on Pakistan’s 122-run victory.
Jahangir Bilal then contributed 79 and took two wickets in the final match, helping Pakistan complete a 200-run victory and secure the series.
The Sports Encounter documented that performance in its analysis of the series-clinching win.
The tour also provided experience outside the field, including a hotel security disruption in Portsmouth that prompted an ECB welfare review.
That incident was covered in TSE’s report on the team’s Portsmouth experience.
These events underline the competitive and logistical demands placed on young international cricketers during overseas tournaments.
The next stages of player development are represented by separate competitions such as the ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup, where Pakistan Shaheens will pursue another title later in the month.
Our preview of Pakistan Shaheens’ Rising Stars campaign explains that next level of competitive development. The two tournaments involve different squads and should not be confused.
The Sports Encounter Verdict: Two Unbeaten Teams, Four Realistic Contenders
Pakistan and Afghanistan deserve recognition for winning all three of their group matches, but the semifinals offer a fresh test.
Pakistan have demonstrated the ability to survive a difficult chase through Hamza Zahoor. Their greatest danger is losing multiple wickets against Tamim before that recovery can begin.
Bangladesh possess a powerful individual bowling threat and a batter in Ahsan Al Mumin who has produced two major innings. Their challenge is converting those performances into a complete team effort against Pakistan’s deeper batting lineup.
Afghanistan have the most impressive net run rate and an attack led by Noor Ali Niazi. However, India possess the tournament’s leading scorer and a bowling unit capable of restricting strong opposition.
India must find a way to contain Afghanistan’s wicket-taking threat without depending entirely on Sehwag. Afghanistan, meanwhile, must avoid the early batting problems that forced a major recovery against Bangladesh.
Pakistan have the psychological advantage of defeating India and carrying an unbeaten record. Afghanistan have the statistical advantage of the strongest group-stage run rate. India and Bangladesh have enough individual quality to overturn those advantages.
The semifinal winners will be the teams that protect wickets through difficult spells, convert partnerships into substantial totals and avoid allowing one bad passage of play to decide the match.
U19 Asia Cup Semifinals: Frequently Asked Questions
Which teams have qualified for the U19 Asia Cup semifinals?
Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and India have qualified for the semifinals.
When is Pakistan vs Bangladesh U19?
Pakistan face Bangladesh on Thursday, November 12, at 10:00 a.m. Pakistan time.
When is Afghanistan vs India U19?
Afghanistan meet India on Thursday, November 12, at 10:00 a.m. Pakistan time.
Where will the semifinals be played?
Both matches will be played at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground complex in Oman. Pakistan-Bangladesh is scheduled for Ministry Turf 2, while Afghanistan-India is scheduled for Ministry Turf 1.
Which teams were unbeaten in the group stage?
Pakistan and Afghanistan won all three matches in their respective groups.
Who scored the most runs before the semifinals?
India’s Aaryavir Sehwag leads the tournament with 252 runs from three innings.
Who has taken the most wickets?
Afghanistan’s Noor Ali Niazi and Bangladesh’s Tafiul Alam Tamim have taken 13 wickets each.
Who scored a century against India?
Pakistan’s Hamza Zahoor scored an unbeaten 100 from 108 deliveries to guide his team to a three-wicket victory.
Who will play in the final?
The winner of Pakistan-Bangladesh will face the winner of Afghanistan-India.
When is the U19 Asia Cup final?
The final is scheduled for Saturday, November 14, at 10:00 a.m. Pakistan time in Al Amerat, Oman.
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