Pakistan Sets Challenging 337 Run Target for India in U19 Asia Cup Final

Pakistan's Impressive Innings in U19 Asia Cup Final

In the final match of the Under-19 Asia Cup 2026 held at Al Amerat Cricket Ground, Pakistan set a formidable target of 337 runs against India. This achievement was bolstered by a century from Usman Khan and a dynamic half-century from Abdul Qadir.

After winning the toss, Pakistan opted to bat first. The opening partnership between Usman Khan and Hayam Khan provided a solid foundation, accumulating 62 runs before Hayam was dismissed for 21 runs off 23 balls, which included four boundaries, by Kavya Patel in the ninth over. Usman Khan continued to stabilize the innings while Abdul Qadir aggressively supported him, leading to a significant 135-run partnership for the second wicket.

Qadir's explosive innings of 80 runs off 54 balls featured three fours and eight sixes, before he was dismissed by Arjun Rajput at a score of 197 in the 27th over. Usman Khan reached a well-deserved century, scoring 107 runs off 111 balls, including 11 fours and three sixes, before falling to Kavya Patel in the 37th over at a team score of 240.

Captain Farhan Yousaf played a crucial role in maintaining the momentum, contributing 63 runs off 60 balls, which included four boundaries and three sixes, before being caught by Aaryavir Sehwag off Chigurupati Venkata's bowling at 305 in the 45th over. Ahmed Hussain added 17 runs off 20 balls before being dismissed by Venkata, who also took the wicket of Hasnain Dar for just two runs.

Hamza Zahoor managed 10 runs off 10 balls before falling to Kavya Patel, who concluded her impressive spell with three wickets at 317/7. Pakistan's innings ended at 337/9, with a run rate of 6.74, including 15 extras. India now faces the challenge of chasing down 338 runs to clinch the Under-19 Asia Cup title.