Pakistan beat Bangladesh to reach Under-19 Asia Cup final

Pakistan beat Bangladesh by nine wickets to reach the Under-19 Asia Cup final, where it is scheduled to face India on November 14. Pakistan chased a target of 139, reaching 141 for one in 21.5 overs after dismissing Bangladesh for 138 in the first semifinal.

Fast bowler Rizwanullah took five wickets for 30 runs in eight overs as Pakistan bowled Bangladesh out in 31.4 overs. Mohammad Sayyam took two wickets for 29 runs. Bangladesh opener Abdullah Al Muhi made 50 from 45 deliveries, but the team lost three of its top five batters for single-digit scores.

Hayam Khan and Usman Khan put on 123 runs for Pakistan’s first wicket during the chase. Hayam scored 69 from 72 balls before being dismissed, while Usman finished unbeaten on 64 from 54 deliveries. Pakistan completed the target with 169 balls remaining.

India qualified for the final by beating Afghanistan by eight wickets in the other semifinal. India restricted Afghanistan to 227 for eight in 50 overs, then reached 230 for two in 36.5 overs. Captain Lakshya Raichandani scored 93 from 90 balls, while Aaryavir Sehwag made 51 and VK Vineeth remained unbeaten on 57.

The final is scheduled for Saturday, November 14, at Oman Cricket Turf...