AL AMERAT: Defending champions Pakistan will take on Nepal in their final Group A fixture of the ACC Men’s Under-19 Asia Cup 2026 at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman on November 11. The match is scheduled to begin at 10.30 am IST.
Led by Farhan Yousaf, Pakistan have won both their group matches so far, beating the UAE by nine wickets before registering a three-wicket victory over arch-rivals India. They will look to extend their unbeaten run and carry that momentum into the knockout stage.
Nepal, meanwhile, will be seeking a stronger performance after opening their campaign with a 10-wicket defeat to India. The match against the defending champions is their final group fixture and an opportunity to finish the tournament on a positive note.
The eight-team competition is divided into two groups. Pakistan, India, Nepal and the UAE are in Group A, while Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Malaysia make up Group B. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals, scheduled for November 12. The final will be played on November 14.
Live telecast and streaming
In India, the match will be telecast on the Sony Sports Network. Live streaming will be available on the SonyLIV app and website for subscribers. Play is scheduled to begin at 10.30 am IST.
Squads
Pakistan are led by Farhan Yousaf, with Abdul Qadir and Hamza Zahoor as the wicketkeepers. The squad also includes Abdul Subhan, Ahmed Hussain, Ali Raza, Hasnain Abbas Dar, Hayam Khan, Huzaifa Ahsan, Jahangir Bilal, Mohammad Huzaifa, Mohammad Sayyam, Niqab Shafiq, Rizwanullah and Usman Khan.
Nepal are captained by Bipin Sharma. Their squad includes Niraj Kumar Yadav, Rohit Chand, Prashiddha Jaishi, Sohail Kunwar, Abhay Yadav, Darsh Sonar, Roshan Shahi, Suryanshu Koirala, Sachin Bhatt, Aashish Luhar, Nischal Chhetri, Sushil Rawal, Subham Khanal and Nitesh Patel.
Pakistan will aim to complete the group stage with a perfect record before the semi-finals, while Nepal will be looking to put up a strong challenge against the holders.
(With inputs from media reports)