Usman Khan’s Century Against India Gives Pakistan a Boost

Pakistan's young batter Usman Khan delivered an impressive performance in the Under-19 Asia Cup 2026 final against India. He completed his century in 106 balls, hitting 11 fours and two sixes, before being dismissed for 107 off 111 deliveries. Usman began his innings cautiously and reached his half-century in 46 balls. He later stepped up the attack, striking boundaries and a six against India's Yashvardhan Chouhan and Arjun Rajput. At the other end, Abdul Qadir scored a quick 80 off 54 balls. The pair added 135 runs for the second wicket, taking Pakistan past the 200-run mark.

Usman had already established himself as one of Pakistan's most reliable batters in the tournament, scoring 238 runs in four matches before the final. Pakistan had also defeated Bangladesh by nine wickets in the semi-final. In the previous Asia Cup final against India in December 2025, Usman had managed only 35 runs despite Pakistan's 191-run victory. His latest century helped him make a strong comeback on the big occasion. Born on March 20, 2008, Usman is a left-handed batter who can also bowl leg-breaks and googlies. He made his Youth ODI debut during the 2024–25 season and scored his maiden century against Afghanistan Under-19. He also scored 75 against Scotland in the 2026 Under-19 World Cup and registered another century against England Under-19 in September 2026, forming a record partnership with Pakistan captain Farhan Yousaf.