Sevens Dubai Semifinal: Pakistan U-19 Storm Into Asia Cup Final. Attention Turns To A Blockbuster Final Against India
Pakistan Under-19 delivered a confident performance on Friday. The Sevens Dubai semifinal turned into a one-sided contest early. As a result, Pakistan marched into the ACC Men’s U-19 Asia Cup final with ease.
Rain shortened the match to 27 overs per side. However, skipper Farhan Yousaf made a bold call to field first. That smart move immediately put Bangladesh under pressure.
Bowling Brilliance Shifts Momentum
Fast bowler Abdul Subhan set the tone with disciplined pace. He attacked the stumps and forced mistakes. Therefore, Bangladesh lost key batters at regular intervals.
Subhan finished with impressive figures and led by example. In addition, Huzaifa Ahsan bowled with control and accuracy. Ali Raza and Mohammad Sayyam also chipped in with timely wickets.
Only Samiun Basir showed resistance for Bangladesh. He scored 33 runs before a late run-out ended the innings. Consequently, Bangladesh posted a below-par total.
Calm Batting Seals the Chase
Pakistan lost an early wicket during the chase. However, opener Sameer Minhas stayed composed at the crease. He rotated the strike and punished loose deliveries.
Minhas scored an unbeaten 69 from 57 balls. For example, he found the boundary with ease and cleared the ropes twice. Usman Khan supported him with a quick 27.
After Usman’s dismissal, Ahmed Hussain ensured stability. Together, they guided the team home without drama. Pakistan reached the target with plenty of overs remaining.
Subhan earned the player of the match award for his impact. Now, attention turns to a blockbuster final against India. Fans can expect energy, skill, and passion on Sunday.
