Pakistan Under-19 delivered an impressive batting performance against India in the ACC Men’s Under-19 Asia Cup final, scoring 337 for nine in 50 overs. Usman Khan led the innings with a brilliant century, while Abdul Qadir struck an aggressive 80 and captain Farhan Yousaf contributed a valuable half-century.
India now need 338 runs to win the tournament final at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman.
Usman Khan Leads Pakistan With Outstanding Century
Opening batter Usman Khan produced an outstanding innings, scoring 107 runs from 111 deliveries, including 11 fours and three sixes.
He provided Pakistan with a solid foundation alongside Hayam Khan, with the opening pair adding 62 runs before Hayam was dismissed for 21 off 23 balls.
Usman continued to anchor the innings after the first wicket, building an important partnership with Abdul Qadir that put Pakistan in a commanding position.
He completed his century from 106 deliveries before eventually being dismissed by Kavya Paresh Patel in the 37th over.
Abdul Qadir’s Explosive 80 Adds Momentum
Abdul Qadir played an attacking innings, scoring 80 runs from just 54 deliveries.
His knock included three boundaries and eight sixes, putting considerable pressure on India’s bowling attack.
Qadir and Usman added 135 runs for the second wicket, taking Pakistan close to the 200-run mark.
Qadir was eventually dismissed by Arjun Rajput in the 27th over, with wicketkeeper Anvay Dravid completing the catch.
Captain Farhan Yousaf Strengthens Pakistan’s Total
Following the dismissals of Usman and Qadir, captain Farhan Yousaf ensured that Pakistan maintained their scoring momentum.
He contributed 63 runs from 60 deliveries, including four fours and three sixes.
His innings helped Pakistan cross the 300-run mark despite India taking several wickets during the closing overs.
Ahmed Hussain also contributed 17 runs, while Hamza Zahoor scored 10.
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Kavya Patel Takes Four Wickets for India
Kavya Paresh Patel was India’s most successful bowler, finishing with four wickets for 68 runs in 10 overs.
Chigurupati Venkata also made an important contribution, taking three wickets for 40 runs in five overs.
Arjun Rajput claimed one wicket, while Mohammad Sayyam was run out during the final over.
Despite India’s efforts to restrict Pakistan during the closing stages, the defending champions finished with a formidable total of 337 for nine.
Pakistan Aim to Defend Under-19 Asia Cup Title
Pakistan entered the final after an unbeaten run in the tournament, including a three-wicket victory over India during the group stage.
In that encounter, wicketkeeper-batter Hamza Zahoor played a decisive role, scoring an unbeaten century to guide Pakistan to victory.
Pakistan subsequently defeated Bangladesh by nine wickets in the semi-final to secure their place in the title clash.
India reached the final after defeating Afghanistan by eight wickets.
With 338 runs required for victory, India face a challenging chase against Pakistan as both teams compete for the Under-19 Asia Cup title.
Current match situation: Pakistan 337/9 (50 overs); India need 338 runs to win.
Sources: The Express Tribune, PTI and match scorecard reporting from November 14, 2026.
