The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a 15-member squad for the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026, scheduled to take place in Oman from 5 to 14 November.
Captain Farhan Yousuf will lead the defending champions in Group A, where Pakistan will face Nepal, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and arch-rivals India in the eight-team competition.
Farhan Yousuf to Lead Balanced Squad
The squad features wicketkeeper-batters Abdul Qadir and Hamza Zahoor, alongside batters Usman Khan, Hayam Khan, Jahangir Bilal and Huzaifa Ahsan.
All-rounders Ahmed Hussain and Hasnain Abbas Dar strengthen the team, while pace bowlers Abdul Subhan, Mohammad Seyam, Ali Raza and Rizwanullah provide the fast-bowling options.
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Pakistan have also included left-arm wrist-spinner Mohammad Huzaifa and left-arm spinner Niqab Shafiq to lead the spin attack.
Of the 15 players selected for the Asia Cup, only Ali Raza and Huzaifa Ahsan were not part of Pakistan’s U19 squad that defeated England 3-1 in a four-match Youth ODI series in September.
Pakistan Aim to Defend Their Title
Pakistan enter the tournament as defending champions after defeating India by 191 runs in the final of the previous ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup in the United Arab Emirates. Pakistan secured the emphatic victory at the ICC Academy Ground in Dubai.
The team will open its campaign against the UAE on 6 November before facing India on 8 November and Nepal on 10 November.
Group B comprises Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Malaysia. The tournament’s semi-finals will take place on 12 November, followed by the final on 14 November.
Pakistan U19 Squad for Asia Cup 2026
Captain: Farhan Yousuf
- Wicketkeepers: Abdul Qadir, Hamza Zahoor
- Batters: Usman Khan, Hayam Khan, Jahangir Bilal, Huzaifa Ahsan
- All-rounders: Ahmed Hussain, Hasnain Abbas Dar
- Fast bowlers: Abdul Subhan, Mohammad Seyam, Ali Raza, Rizwanullah
- Spinners: Mohammad Huzaifa, Niqab Shafiq
Player Support Personnel
The PCB has named the following officials and specialists to support the squad:
- 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
- Ali Hamza — Performance Analyst
Pakistan’s Fixtures at the U19 Asia Cup 2026
All matches are scheduled to begin at 10am Pakistan Standard Time (PKT).
| Date | Fixture | Venue | 6 November | Pakistan vs UAE | OCA Ground 2 | 8 November | Pakistan vs India | OCA Ground 1 | 10 November | Pakistan vs Nepal | OCA Ground 1 | 12 November | Semi-finals | To be confirmed | 14 November | Final | To be confirmed |
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Pakistan will look to build on their previous triumph as they begin their title defence against the UAE before facing two more Group A opponents, India and Nepal.
