Pakistan Defeats Nepal by 101 Runs, Secures Spot in U19 Asia Cup Semifinals

Al Amirat, November 10 (Daily Kiran) : Pakistan’s U19 cricket team achieved a significant victory on November 10, 2026, defeating Nepal by 101 runs in their latest match of the U19 Asia Cup. This win allows Pakistan to top Group A and qualify for the semifinals, while Nepal has been eliminated from the tournament.

Afghanistan also secured a place in the next round after winning all three matches in Group B. Bangladesh followed closely, finishing second with two wins out of three. Pakistan will face Bangladesh in the first semifinal on November 12. Meanwhile, India is currently competing against the UAE, with the winner set to challenge Afghanistan in the second semifinal.

Playing at the Al Amirat Cricket Ground, Pakistan lost the toss and was put to bat first. The team scored 275 runs for the loss of seven wickets in their allotted 50 overs. Usman Khan and Jahangir Bilal opened with a partnership of 45 runs. Usman scored 19 runs, while Jahangir contributed 22 runs. Pakistan faced a setback at 64 runs when Abdul Qadir was dismissed for just 6 runs.

Ahmed Hussain then teamed up with captain Farhan Yusuf to forge a crucial partnership of 135 runs for the fourth wicket, propelling the score to 199. Farhan scored 74 runs off 95 balls, hitting three sixes and six fours.

Ahmed continued the momentum, adding 57 runs with Hasanain Abbas Dar for the fifth wicket in just 41 balls. Ahmed was named Player of the Match for his impressive 89 runs off 73 balls, featuring nine boundaries. Hasanain chipped in with 25 runs.

For Nepal, captain Bipin Sharma was the standout bowler, taking three wickets for 58 runs, while Sushil Rawal claimed two wickets. Abhay Yadav and Sachin Bhatt each took one wicket.

In response, Nepal struggled and was bowled out for 174 runs in 43.4 overs. The opening duo of Neeraj Kumar Yadav and Sohail Kunwar managed to add 48 runs together, but the team lost momentum after Sohail was dismissed for 14 runs, followed shortly by Neeraj for 29 runs.

Rohit Chand attempted to stabilize the innings, scoring 37 runs and forming partnerships with Suryanshu Koirala (22 runs) and Darsh Sonar (20 runs). However, the rest of the batting lineup collapsed.

Ahmed Hussain was the star with the ball for Pakistan, taking four wickets for just 35 runs. Mohammad Saiyam and Mohammad Huzaifa each claimed two wickets, while Rizwanullah and Jahangir Bilal took one wicket apiece.