Pakistan beat Nepal by 101 runs to stay unbeaten in U19 Asia Cup

Defending champions Pakistan beat Nepal by 101 runs in the 12th match of the ACC Men's Under-19 Asia Cup 2026 at the Al Amerat Cricket Stadium in Oman on Tuesday. It was their third consecutive victory in the tournament, and they ended the group stage unbeaten.

Nepal won the toss and chose to field first. Pakistan had already secured a place in the semi-finals from Group A, while Nepal were out of contention and this was their last match of the event.

Batting first, Pakistan scored 275 for 7 in their 50 overs, according to Daily Pakistan and Business Recorder. Ahmed Hussain led the innings with 89 off 73 balls, hitting seven fours and two sixes.

Captain Farhan Yousaf made 74 off 95 deliveries, including six fours and three sixes. Hasnain Abbas Dar added a quick 25 off 23 balls. Daily Pakistan also named Hasnain Abbas among the contributors.

Pakistan made one change to their playing XI before the game. Fast bowler Mohammad Huzaifa came in for Ali Raza, who has been assigned to Pakistan's Emerging Team for the Rising Stars Asia Cup, replacing the injured pacer Aaqib Javed, according to the team update.

The Express Tribune reported that Pakistan will meet Bangladesh in the semi-finals on Thursday, while India face Afghanistan. Afghanistan and Sri Lanka had already qualified from Group B with six and four points respectively.

The India v UAE match was played on the same day in Group A, and its winner was to take the remaining semi-final place from the group.