Opener Usman Khan struck a century as Pakistan posted 337-9 against arch-rivals India in the final of the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026 on Saturday at Al Amerat Cricket Ground. Abdul Qadir and Farhan Yousaf also passed fifty, helping Pakistan set India a target of 338 runs.
Captain Farhan won the toss and chose to bat first. The openers made a fast start, adding 62 runs for the first wicket. Hayam Khan made 21 before he was dismissed, bringing Qadir to the crease.
Qadir and Usman steady Pakistan’s innings
Qadir and Usman then added 135 runs off 113 deliveries for the second wicket. Qadir was the more aggressive of the two, scoring 80 off just 54 balls with eight sixes and three fours. Usman played a composed innings at the other end.
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After Qadir was out, Farhan joined Usman and the pair put on 43 more runs. Usman was eventually dismissed for 107 from 111 balls, hitting 11 fours and three sixes. Farhan made 63 from 60 deliveries before he was out.
India’s fightback triggers Pakistan’s late collapse
Pakistan were comfortably placed on 305-4, but they lost five wickets for 32 runs. They finished on 337-9 in their allotted overs as India fought back in the closing stages. Kavya Paresh Patel took four wickets for India, while Chigurupati Venkata claimed three.
