Pakistan, Nov. 13 -- Defending champions Pakistan secured a place in the U19 Asia Cup 2026 final with a nine-wicket win over Bangladesh at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman on Thursday.

Rizwanullah led Pakistan's bowling attack with a five-wicket haul, while half-centuries from Hayam Khan and Usman Khan guided the team to victory.

Chasing a modest target of 139, the Green Shirts cruised to victory in just 21.5 overs, losing only one wicket as their openers dominated the Bangladesh bowling attack.

Usman Khan and Hayam Khan provided a flying start, both batters scoring half-centuries and putting together an impressive opening partnership to take Pakistan past the 100-run mark.

Hayam was eventually dismissed after scoring 69 off 72 de...