Mumin, Tamim power Bangladesh into U-19 Asia Cup semis

Ahsan Al Mumin's record-breaking unbeaten 152 and Tafiul Alam Tamim's historic seven-wicket haul powered Bangladesh U-19 into the semifinals of the ongoing ACC Men's U-19 Asia Cup 2026 with a crushing 205-run victory over Malaysia in their final Group B match in Oman on Monday.

Bangladesh, who finished second in the four-team Group B following the day’s massive win, will face either Pakistan or India from Group A in the semifinals. Their opponents will be confirmed on 10 November.

Batting first at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground, Bangladesh posted 303-8 in 50 overs, driven by vice-captain Mumin's 152 off 133 balls, which featured 10 fours and six sixes.

Mumin surpassed Pinak Ghosh's 150 against South Africa in 2015, which had previously been the highest individual score by a Bangladeshi batter in Youth ODIs.

After Bangladesh slipped to 144-6, Mumin anchored a 79-run partnership with Robiul Hasan Anik (45) to push the team past the 300-run mark.

In reply, Malaysia were skittled out for 98 in 30.5 overs, thanks to Tamim’s lethal spell of 7-18.

With this feat, the right-arm fast bowler became the first Bangladeshi to take seven wickets in a Youth ODI, breaking spinner Sanjit Saha's previous record of 6-19 against Zimbabwe in 2015.

Rubai Islam Rizon bagged two wickets while All Rafi claimed one. For Malaysia, Nagineaswaran Sathnakumaran top-scored with 50.

The result also marked Bangladesh's largest victory margin in Youth ODIs, surpassing their previous 198-run win against West Indies in 2013.