Rizwanullah powers Pakistan into ACC Asia Cup final
Rizwanullah’s 5-30 and opening half-centuries from Hayam Khan and Usman Khan powered Pakistan past Bangladesh and into the final, officials said.
- On Thursday, India U19 defeated Afghanistan by eight wickets at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman, with skipper Lakshya Raichandani scoring 93 to secure a place in the Asia Cup final.
- India's bowling unit, led by Ishan Sood's 3/43, restricted Afghanistan to 227/8, with spinners controlling the middle overs to keep the target manageable for the chase.
- Aaryavir Sehwag scored 51 off 57 balls in a 117-run opening stand with Raichandani, while VK Vineeth remained unbeaten on 57 to complete the chase in 36.5 overs.
- India will face defending champions Pakistan in the Asia Cup final on Saturday, November 14, offering a rematch after Pakistan's group stage victory over India.
- Pakistan secured their spot in the summit clash after a nine-wicket victory over Bangladesh, entering the final unbeaten throughout the tournament.
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U19 Asia Cup: India set up title clash with Pakistan after 8-wicket victory over Afghanistan - The Tribune
India Under-19 produced a commanding performance to defeat Afghanistan by eight wickets in the second semi-final of the ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup 2026 at Al Amerat, Oman, on Thursday, booking their place in the final against arch-rivals Pakistan.
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.
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