Rizwanullah powers Pakistan into ACC Asia Cup final
- On Thursday, India U19 reached the ACC Under-19 Asia Cup 2026 final by defeating Afghanistan by eight wickets. Skipper Lakshya Raichandani led the chase with a dominant 93-run knock.
- Earlier on Thursday, defending champions Pakistan secured their final spot by defeating Bangladesh by nine wickets. Pacer Rizwanullah claimed five wickets, restricting Bangladesh to 138 in 31.4 overs.
- India's successful chase of 228 in 36.5 overs was anchored by Aaryavir Sehwag's 51 and Raichandani's 93-ball innings. VK Vineeth finished unbeaten on 57, ensuring victory with 13.1 overs to spare.
- India and Pakistan will meet in the ACC Under-19 Asia Cup 2026 final on Saturday, November 14. The match sets up a rematch of last year's title clash.
- Pakistan remains unbeaten in the competition after group stage victories against UAE, India, and Nepal. India seeks to avenge their earlier group stage defeat against their arch-rivals in Saturday's showdown.
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U-19 Asia Cup: India Crush Afghanistan; Set Up Blockbuster Final Against Pakistan
India's Under-19 cricket team secured an emphatic eight-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the Asia Cup semi-final, powered by skipper Lakshya Raichandani's 93, setting up a highly anticipated final clash against arch-rivals Pakistan.
India Vs Afghanistan Highlights, U-19 Asia Cup: Lakshya Raichandani's 93 Powers IND Into Final With Eight-Wicket Win
IND U19 Vs AFG U19 Highlights, U-19 Men's Asia Cup: India U-19 defeated Afghanistan by eight wickets to storm into the ACC Men's U-19 Asia Cup 2026 final, chasing down 228 in just 36.5 overs. Follow India Vs Afghanistan highlights for all the key moments.
India squashes Afghanistan, to meet Pakistan in Under-19 Asia Cup final
In the chase, India killed the contest early with a 100-plus run opening partnership. Raichandani, who was dismissed cheaply in the previous two games, rediscovered his form with a 90-ball 93.
India vs Pakistan Final Set! Boys In Blue Storm Into U-19 Asia Cup Title Clash After Afghanistan Rout
India have booked their place in the U19 Asia Cup final, setting up a blockbuster showdown with Pakistan. But the rivals have unfinished business from earlier in the tournament.
India dominate Afghanistan to reach U19 Asia Cup final, set up thrilling summit clash with Pakistan
The Indian team put forth a brilliant showing as they defeated Afghanistan in the final of the ongoing U19 Asia Cup 2026. Defeating the team, India will be taking on Pakistan in the summit clash of the tournament.
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