By Shakeel Ur Rehman
(Oman): Pakistan registered an emphatic 101-run victory over Nepal, while Aaryavir Sehwag produced a magnificent batting display for India in the two Group A matches of the DP World Men’s Under-19 Asia Cup 2026 played at Al Amerat Cricket Ground on Tuesday.India defeated united Arab Emirates by 70 runs.
The ACC Men’s Under-19 Asia Cup features the leading emerging cricket nations of the continent, four top teams Pakistan in india, Afghanistan and Bangladesh advancing to the semi-finals.where pakistan face Bangladesh and Afghanistan meet India in the semi finals.
In the first match, Pakistan Under-19 posted 275 for seven in their allotted 50 overs after being sent in to bat by Nepal.
Ahmed Hussain led Pakistan’s batting with an impressive 89 off 73 deliveries, hitting seven fours and two sixes, while captain Farhan Yousaf contributed a valuable 74 off 95 balls, including six fours and three sixes.
The pair played a significant role in building Pakistan’s innings after early setbacks. Hasnain Abbas Dar added 25 off 23 balls, while Hamza Zahoor scored 11 off seven deliveries.
For Nepal, Bipin Prasad Sharma claimed three wickets, while Sushil Rawal took two.
In reply, Nepal were bowled out for 174 in 43.4 overs and lost the match by 101 runs. Rohit Chand top-scored with 37, while Niraj Kumar Yadav made 29 and Suryanshu Koirala contributed 22.
Ahmed Hussain was the standout performer with the ball as well, claiming three wickets for 32 runs. Mohammad Huzaifa and Jahangir Bilal took one wicket each.
In the other Group A encounter, India Under-19 posted an imposing 309 for seven against the United Arab Emirates after being asked to bat first.
Aaryavir Sehwag was the star of the Indian innings, scoring a brilliant 160 off 168 balls, including 17 fours and seven sixes. He shared a massive 193-run second-wicket partnership with VK Vineeth, who scored 67 off 69 deliveries with three fours and three sixes.
Captain Lakshya Rajesh Raichandani contributed 17, while Yashbardhan Singh Chauhan added 17 off just 10 balls. Mohit Ulva remained unbeaten on seven from two deliveries, including a six.
For UAE, Naseem Khan was the leading wicket-taker with four wickets for 48 runs, while Hadayatullah Khan and Noorullah Ayobi claimed one wicket each.
UAE began their chase of 310 runs, uae team bowled out 239 runs.Ahmed Khudadad was the top scorer with 74 run while for India Ishan sood captured four wickets
The ACC Men’s Under-19 Asia Cup features the leading emerging cricket nations of the continent, four top teams Pakistan in india, Afghanistan and Bangladesh advancing to the semi-finals.where pakistan face Bangladesh and Afghanistan meet India in the semi finals.
