Pakistan U19 Begin Asia Cup Campaign on Friday as Defending Champions
Defending champions led by Farhan Yousaf aim to retain the title in Muscat
Pakistan – (Staff Reporter/Web Desk) – Pakistan U19 are set to begin their Asia Cup campaign on Friday, 6 November, when they face the UAE in Muscat, Oman. The match will be played at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground.
The ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026 starts on Thursday, 5 November. It is a 50-over event with eight teams split into two groups.
Pakistan, UAE, India and Nepal are in Group A. Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Malaysia are in Group B.
The top two sides from each group will reach the semi-finals on Thursday, 12 November. The final will be played on Saturday, 14 November.
Pakistan come into the event as defending champions. Last year, they beat India by 191 runs in the final at the ICC Cricket Academy Ground in Dubai.
Farhan Yousaf will lead the team again. He was also the captain when Pakistan won the title last year.
After the UAE game, Pakistan will meet India on Sunday, 8 November. Their last group match is against Nepal on Tuesday, 10 November.
Speaking to PCB Digital, Farhan said the team’s preparations have gone very well. He thanked the PCB for sending the squad to Oman early. This helped the players understand the weather, pitches and playing conditions.
“As defending champions, we understand the responsibility that comes with the title,” he said. He added that the team is not taking anything for granted.
The captain said the squad’s morale is high and the players are confident. He also noted that new players have made the team even stronger than last year.
Farhan thanked the team management for their trust and support. He said the focus is on staying positive and playing consistently in every match.
Farhan Yousuf (captain), Abdul Qadir (wk), Abdul Subhan, Ahmed Hussain, Ali Raza, Hamza Zahoor (wk), Hasnain Abbas Dar, Hayam Khan, Huzaifa Ahsan, Jahangir Bilal, Mohammad Huzaifa, Mohammad Seyam, Niqab Shafiq, Rizwanullah and Usman Khan.
Shahid Anwar (head coach and team manager), Rao Iftikhar Anjum (fast bowling coach), Zohaib Khan (spin bowling coach), Humayun Farhat (fielding coach), Ubaid Ullah (physiotherapist), Ibrar Ahmed (trainer) and Ali Hamza (performance analyst).
6 November: Pakistan v UAE, OCA Ground 2
8 November: Pakistan v India, OCA Ground 1
10 November: Pakistan v Nepal, OCA Ground 1
12 November: Semi-finals
14 November: Final
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