Al Amerat (Oman): Opener Usman Khan struck a composed 107, guiding defending champions Pakistan to a strong 337 for nine against India in the Under-19 Asia Cup final at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman on Saturday (November 14, 2026).
The Opening Stand
Usman first stitched a quick 62-run alliance with opening partner Hayam Khan in just 8.1 overs.
But that was just an appetiser, as Usman — who reached his hundred in 106 balls — and one-down batter Abdul Qadir (80) milked 135 runs in a mere 18 overs as Pakistan got a serious middle-order move-on.
Qadir’s Blitz
Qadir was the lead partner, making 80 in just 54 balls, and reached his maiden Youth ODI fifty in 39 balls.
He carted left-arm spinner Manal Chauhan and off-spinner Yashbardhdan Chauhan for two sixes in a row.
But Qadir’s aggression eventually ended his stay, as an uppish drive off Arjun Rajput ended in the hands of V.K. Vineeth at covers.
Usman’s Dismissal
Usman too did not last long, as a rather wild slash off pacer Kavya Patel (4/68) was snaffled by Rajput at mid-off.
At 240 for three in 36 overs, Pakistan had a fine platform to move further away from India.
The Finish
Skipper Farhan Yousaf made a 63-ball 60 to help Pakistan go past 300.
Pacers Kavya and C. Venkata (3/40) picked up some late wickets, but by then Pakistan had already reached a big score.
Brief Score
Pakistan U19: 337/9 (Usman Khan 107, Abdul Qadir 80, Farhan Yousaf 60; Kavya Patel 4/68, C. Venkata 3/40) vs India U19.
