MUSCAT, Oman: Defending champions Pakistan made a commanding start to their ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026 campaign, crushing the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by nine wickets in their Group A opener at Al Amerat Cricket Ground on Friday.
Usman Khan’s match-defining century guides Pakistan to a 𝐖 in their tournament opener 👏
#DPWorldMensU19AsiaCup2026 #PAKvUAE #ACC https://t.co/ZMKniQOYQ7
— AsianCricketCouncil (@ACCMedia1) November 6, 2026
Opener Usman Khan led the charge with a magnificent unbeaten century, while Jahangir Bilal provided valuable support as Pakistan comfortably chased down the 225-run target in 37.3 overs, losing just one wicket.
Usman leads Pakistan’s dominant chase
Usman and Jahangir laid the foundation for the emphatic victory with a 153-run opening partnership, putting Pakistan firmly in control of the contest.
Jahangir scored an impressive 60 off 87 balls, hitting six boundaries before his dismissal brought the partnership to an end.
Usman, however, continued to dominate the UAE bowling attack, completing his fourth century in Youth One-Day International cricket.
He remained unbeaten on 139 from 120 deliveries, striking 21 fours and one six. Abdul Qadir added the finishing touches with an unbeaten 20 off 19 balls, including a four and a six.
Usman Khan Jr scored his maiden century in the U19 Asia Cup 2026 ! 🇵🇰❤️
His brother couldn’t hold back his tears of joy after witnessing this special achievement. An emotional and beautiful moment! 🥹 https://t.co/3V361DRYpH
— Talha Digital. (@CallMeDigital1_) November 6, 2026
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Ayobi’s late resistance lifts UAE to 224
Earlier, Pakistan’s bowlers restricted the UAE to 224 in their allotted 50 overs, despite a late counterattacking innings from Noorullah Ayobi.
Coming in at number eight, Ayobi top-scored for the UAE with 70 off 55 balls, hitting three fours and six sixes.
Yayin Kiran Rai contributed 47 from 74 deliveries, including seven boundaries, while Zainullah Rehmani added 28 off 44 balls. Ahmed Khudadad chipped in with 16.
Usman Khan slams unbeaten 139 as Pakistan U19 begin their #U19AsiaCup campaign with a dominant nine-wicket win 🙌
#PAKvUAE | #PakistanFutureStars https://t.co/tULbT01W9c
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) November 6, 2026
Mohammad Sayyam spearheaded Pakistan’s bowling effort, claiming three wickets for 37 runs in his 10 overs.
Hasnain Abbas Dar, Rizwanullah and Ali Raza took two wickets each, while Niqab Shafiq picked up one.
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The nine-wicket triumph gives Pakistan an early boost in their bid to retain the U19 Asia Cup title.
