Pakistan will face arch-rivals India in the final of the Under-19 Asia Cup after both sides won their respective semi-finals on Thursday, with fast bowler Rizwanullah leading the defending champions to a nine-wicket victory over Bangladesh.

India booked their place in Saturday’s title clash after defeating Afghanistan in the second semi-final, setting up a highly anticipated encounter between the subcontinent rivals.

During the match against Bangladesh, Pakistan bundled out the opposition for 138 in 31.4 overs after opting to bowl, with Rizwanullah leading the attack with figures of five for 30 from eight overs.

Left-arm pacer Mohammad Sayyam chipped in with two wickets for 29 runs as Pakistan’s bowlers kept the opposition under sustained pressure.

Bangladesh struggled to build partnerships, losing three of their top five batters for single-digit scores. Opener Abdullah Al Muhi provided some resistance with a 50 off 45 deliveries, striking four fours and two sixes, but his dismissal in the 14th over triggered a collapse from which Bangladesh failed to recover.

Pakistan then made light work of the modest target, reaching 141 for one in 21.5 overs.

Openers Hayam Khan and Usman Khan laid the foundation for the emphatic chase with a 123-run partnership. Hayam struck a fluent 69 off 72 balls, hitting eight fours and a six, before falling to Robiul Hasan.

Usman remained unbeaten on 64 from 54 deliveries, his innings featuring seven fours and two sixes. He finished the contest in emphatic fashion, striking a boundary and a six off consecutive deliveries.

The victory extended Pakistan’s unbeaten run in the tournament, having previously defeated the United Arab Emirates, India and Nepal in the group stage.