Group A Finale in Muscat: Group A action at the ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup 2026 concludes at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1 / OCA Ground 1) in Oman as Pakistan Under-19s ?? face Nepal Under-19s ?? in Match 12 on Tuesday, November 10, 2026! Running concurrently with the India vs. UAE qualification clash on Ministry Turf 2, this encounter sees Farhan Yousaf's in-form Pakistan side looking to secure a flawless group-stage sweep. Following decisive victories over the UAE (by 9 wickets) and arch-rivals India (chasing down 209 in a 3-wicket thriller), Pakistan have already sealed qualification to the semifinals. For Bipin Sharma's Nepal, who dropped their opening matches against India and UAE, this fixture offers an opportunity to challenge a Full Member powerhouse and conclude their campaign with a competitive showing. Stream every delivery, bouncer, and live scorecard directly on [[/channel/willow-sports-live-cricket-tv/:Willow by Cricbuzz]] via TrillerTV. 1. Pakistan U19: Eyeing Clean Sweep and Semifinal Momentum Top-Order Form: Led by Usman Khan, who leads the tournament scoring charts with 155 runs across his first two matches, Pakistan's batting order has executed chases with authority. Middle-order contributions from centurion Hamza Zahoor and Hasnain Abbas Dar against India demonstrated the depth to recover from early setbacks. Express Pace & Spin Squeeze: The bowling attack is anchored by speedster Ali Raza, who has claimed 5 wickets in the tournament with steep bounce and sharp pace. In the middle overs, Niqab Shafiq, Ahmed Hussain, and Rizwanullah maintain tight stump-to-stump lines, allowing Pakistan to restrict scoring opportunities. 2. Nepal U19: Top-Order Fortitude & Spin Control Batting Application: After being restricted to under-160 totals against India and UAE, Nepal's batting unit must show greater patience. Openers Niraj Kumar Yadav and Sohail Kunwar will look to blunt the new ball and navigate the opening 10-over powerplay without losing early wickets. Darsh Sonar and captain Bipin Sharma will be tasked with rotating the strike to set up a defendable total. Discipline with the Ball: Seamers Subham Khanal and Sachin Bhatt will aim to extract early morning nibble on Turf 1. Spinners Nitesh Patel and Bipin Sharma must target defensive lines through overs 11 to 40 to build dot-ball pressure against Pakistan's stroke-makers. Squad Rosters & Key Performers The Pakistan Under-19 squad, led by captain Farhan Yousaf, features tournament top-scorer Usman Khan, wicketkeeper-batter Hamza Zahoor, and key contributors Jahangir Bilal, Abdul Qadir, Hasnain Abbas Dar, and Mohammad Seyam. Their bowling unit is fronted by fast bowler Ali Raza alongside Abdul Subhan and Mohammad Huzaifa, supported by spinners Ahmed Hussain, Niqab Shafiq, and Rizwanullah. The Nepal Under-19 squad is captained by Bipin Sharma and relies on top-order batters Niraj Kumar Yadav, Sohail Kunwar, and Prashiddha Jaishi, with middle-order contributions from Darsh Sonar, Nischal Kshetri, and wicketkeeper Aashish Luhar. Their bowling department includes seamers Sachin Bhatt, Sushil Rawal, and Subham Khanal, reinforced by spinners Nitesh Patel and Bipin Sharma. Key Tactical Matchups In the powerplay, the match pivots on Ali Raza challenging Niraj Kumar Yadav and Sohail Kunwar. Raza's express pace and hard-length bounce on Ministry Turf 1 will test Nepal's top-order defensive technique, where surviving the new ball is essential to preventing early collapses. During the middle overs, the battle features Usman Khan taking on Bipin Sharma and Nitesh Patel. Usman's ability to manipulate gaps, rotate strike, and dispatch boundary balls will challenge Nepal's slow bowling through overs 15 to 40. At the death, the contest comes down to Hamza Zahoor against Sachin Bhatt and Subham Khanal. Zahoor's aggressive boundary striking against Bhatt's change-of-pace deliveries and yorkers will determine Pakistan's late-innings scoring acceleration. Pitch & Playing Conditions Pitch Profile: Ministry Turf 1 at Al Amerat has offered true bounce, pace, and reliable carry throughout the tournament. In the morning session (09:00 GST / 07:00 EET start), seamers can extract lateral movement with the new ball. As the day progresses, the surface settles into a consistent batting track before providing subtle grip for spinners later in the match. A competitive first-innings total ranges between 250 and 270. Weather Forecast: Clear, sunny, and dry conditions in Al Amerat, Muscat, with temperatures opening near 25°C (77°F) and peaking around 33°C–34°C (91°F–93°F) in the afternoon, low humidity (~34%), and zero probability of rain.