What's new

Pakistan U19 (132/2) comfortably defeat Zimbabwe U19 (128) by 8 wickets in match 19 of U19 World Cup 2026

BouncerGuy

Super Moderator
Staff member
Joined
Aug 29, 2023
Runs
42,142
Pakistan U19 is gearing up for a pivotal clash against the hosts, with a place in the Super Six stage on the line. Farhan Yousuf’s side will enter the contest high on confidence after a clinical 6-wicket win over Scotland, where the bowlers set the tone, and the top order chased with composure. The team will be eager to carry that momentum into what promises to be a high-pressure encounter.

The hosts, meanwhile, will be looking to assert their dominance at home and seal qualification in front of their fans. With both sides aware of the stakes, this match could well define the group’s final standings. Can Pakistan hold its nerve and punch its ticket to the next round? Let the debate begin.

Squads:

Pakistan U19
Squad: Ali Hassan Baloch, Sameer Minhas, Usman Khan, Ahmed Hussain, Farhan Yousaf(c), Huzaifa Ahsan, Hamza Zahoor(w), Abdul Subhan, Momin Qamar, Mohammad Sayyam, Ali Raza, Umar Zaib, Daniyal Ali Khan, Mohammad Shayan, Niqab Shafiq

Zimbabwe U19 Squad: Nathaniel Hlabangana, Kupakwashe Muradzi(w), Kian Blignaut, Dhruv Patel, Tatenda Chimugoro, Simbarashe Mudzengerere(c), Brandon Senzere, Michael Blignaut, Leeroy Chiwaula, Benny Zuze, Shelton Mazvitorera, Brandon Ndiweni, Panashe Mazai, Takudzwa Makoni, Webster Madhidhi

=======

All posters, please take note of the following guidelines for match threads on PakPassion:

1. No personal insults at other posters, players, officials, coaching staff, etc.

2. No making fun of players', officials', or coaching staff's names.

3. Do not add any references to media, their social media, or post any pictures or screenshots from other sports websites.

4. Stick to commenting on this match. There is no need to bring other countries into the match discussion, as there are plenty of other threads where those discussions can be added.
 
The way that England has pummeled Scotland means that Pak has qualified to the top 6 regardless of the result of the last match.

Australia, SriLanka, Aghanistan, Ind & England are the clear strong teams in the tournament & with 3 of them will carry max points with them to the super six round so it's an uphill task for Pakistan to qualify for the top 4. They basically have to go unbeaten from here to ensure that they win the tournament or reach semi-finals.
 
The way that England has pummeled Scotland means that Pak has qualified to the top 6 regardless of the result of the last match.

Australia, SriLanka, Aghanistan, Ind & England are the clear strong teams in the tournament & with 3 of them will carry max points with them to the super six round so it's an uphill task for Pakistan to qualify for the top 4. They basically have to go unbeaten from here to ensure that they win the tournament or reach semi-finals.

The NRR is also carried forward to the super six so big wins at this stage matter immensely.

The fact that the captain of the team blocked a free hit and delayed the victory in the hope that his partner would reach a half century may actually come to bite them back. Absolutely zero game awareness displayed.
 
To be honest this Pak team with the exception of Sameer Minhas doesn't seem that great. Is there anyone else really? Ali Raza maybe? I expect they might limp into SFs at best -this team beating/pulverising India in the Asia Cup was quite a humiliation for India.
 

Pakistan to play Zimbabwe in last group match of ICC U19 Men's CWC​


Pakistan U19 will be aiming to end their group-stage fixtures of the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup on a winning note when they take on Zimbabwe U19 at the Takashinga Sports Club in Harare on Thursday, 22 January.

The Asian champions, who are part of Group ‘C’ in the ongoing mega event, defeated Scotland by six wickets on Monday, while they suffered a 37-run defeat against England on Friday, 16 January.

Farhan Yousaf-led Pakistan side, who recently won the tri-series in Zimbabwe by beating the hosts by nine wickets in the final, will be expecting their players to replicate those performances in tomorrow’s important encounter.

The first ball of the match will be bowled at 9.30am local time, with the toss scheduled at 9am. The match will be broadcast live on PTV Sports and Geo Super in Pakistan, while live streaming will be available on Myco, Tamasha, ARY ZAP and Tapmad across the country.

In head-to-head contests, Pakistan U19 and Zimbabwe U19 have faced each other 18 times, with Pakistan winning 15 matches. Zimbabwe have won once, while two matches ended with no result due to rain.

As per the format of the 16-team, four-group tournament, the top three sides from each group will qualify for the Super Six stage. The top three teams from Group ‘B’ will join the three qualifiers from Group ‘C’ to form one Super Six group. Similarly, the top three teams from Group ‘A’ will combine with the three qualifiers from Group ‘D’ in the other group.

Pakistan, who are currently placed second in Group ‘C’ (C2), are likely to face B3 at the Harare Sports Club on Tuesday, 27 January, before taking on B1 at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on Sunday, 1 February.

The top two teams from each Super Six group will qualify for the semi-finals, scheduled to be played on 3 and 4 February, respectively. The final of the tournament will be played at the Harare Sports Club in Harare on Friday, 6 February.

Earlier, Pakistan U19 team took part in a training session in the afternoon at the Old Hararians under the supervision of the coaching staff led by Shahid Anwar. The session lasted for over two hours, with batters and bowlers engaging in net sessions, followed by fielding drills.

At the conclusion of the session, right-arm fast bowler Abdul Subhan, while speaking to PCB Digital said:

“We are well prepared for the upcoming match and put in a lot of work during practice. I have been spending extra time working on my batting in the nets and the coaches have been guiding me throughout the process, which has helped me generate more power and fluency in my batting.

“The team’s momentum is good. Tomorrow’s match is very important for us. A win will give us a lot of confidence and help us going into the next stage of the tournament.”

15-member squad:

Farhan Yousaf (captain), Usman Khan (vice-captain), Abdul Subhan, Ahmed Hussain, Ali Hasan Baloch, Ali Raza, Daniyal Ali Khan, Hamza Zahoor (wk), Huzaifa Ahsan, Momin Qamar, Mohammad Sayyam, Mohammad Shayan (wk), Niqab Shafiq, Sameer Minhas and Umar Zaib

Non-traveling reserves:

Abdul Qadir, Farhanullah, Hassan Khan, Ibtisam Azhar and Mohammad Huzaifa

Support staff:

Sarfaraz Ahmed (manager/mentor), Shahid Anwar (head coach/batting coach), Rao Iftikhar (bowling coach), Mansoor Amjad (fielding coach), Abrar Ahmed (trainer), Syed Nazir Ahmed (media manager), Dr Ali Aun (doctor), Ubaidullah (physio), Ali Hamza (analyst)

ICC U19 World Cup Pakistan fixtures:

16 January – England beat Pakistan by 37 runs at Takashinga Sports Club, Harare

19 January – Pakistan beat Scotland by six wickets at Takashinga Sports Club, Harare


22 January – Zimbabwe v Pakistan, Takashinga Sports Club, Harare

24 January to 1 February – Super 6 matches

3 February – First semi-final, Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo

4 February – Second semi-final, Harare Sports Club, Harare

6 February – Final, Harare Sports Club, Harare
 
This is a no pressure game. It is improbable that Pak would end up losing, and by a big enough margin. Pak Vs India is almost a done deal on SUNday :D Feb 01. Prior to it, they will either play NZ or BD which they must win to proceed. Let's see how rain ruins everything in the end.
 
This is a no pressure game. It is improbable that Pak would end up losing, and by a big enough margin. Pak Vs India is almost a done deal on SUNday :D Feb 01. Prior to it, they will either play NZ or BD which they must win to proceed. Let's see how rain ruins everything in the end.
How does margins matter in this game? What do you mean by "big enough margin"? It's a matter of points, net run won't matter.
 
I did not know. What decides the tie?
There won't be any tie. If Pakistan win they will have 4 points and zimbabwe 1 and pak will go through. If it's a washout, Pakistan will have 3 points and zimbabwe 2 and pak will go through

If zimbabwe win they will have 3 points and pak will have 2 points so zimbabwe will go through.

Net run rate won't be in the picture.
 
lol they have given up hope from the regular batters hence they are training Abdul Subhan to bat instead.
 
There won't be any tie. If Pakistan win they will have 4 points and zimbabwe 1 and pak will go through. If it's a washout, Pakistan will have 3 points and zimbabwe 2 and pak will go through

If zimbabwe win they will have 3 points and pak will have 2 points so zimbabwe will go through.

Net run rate won't be in the picture.
Three teams go through each group, Pakistan is already through since Scotland lost to England.
 
Three teams go through each group, Pakistan is already through since Scotland lost to England.

3 out of 4 going through is farcical.

They should go back to old "2 out of 4" qualification system.

Anyway, Pakistan should win this game easily.
 
Don't worry, Zim kids. This Pakistani side is about as strong as they'll ever get.

They peak at this level.
 
I have zero hopes from this Pakistani batting lineup... They are not worth trusting... Sameer and usman need to show some resposibility because others are just there for a tour.
 
I am happy if they get to play Semi Finals because it will be like punching above their weight , We have below associate level batting this time if we remove Sameer and Usman from this lineup.
I have zero hopes from this Pakistani batting lineup... They are not worth trusting... Sameer and usman need to show some resposibility because others are just there for a tour.
 
I am happy if they get to play Semi Finals because it will be like punching above their weight , We have below associate level batting this time if we remove Sameer and Usman from this lineup.
Yeah... Best they can do.. Semis...
 
I am hoping that Abdul Subhan improves his batting to at least Shadab/Nawaz level then he can definitely walk in to national team.
 
Pakistan U19 have won the toss and have opted to field

Teams:

Zimbabwe U19
(Playing XI): Nathaniel Hlabangana, Kupakwashe Muradzi(w), Kian Blignaut, Dhruv Patel, Simbarashe Mudzengerere(c), Brandon Senzere, Michael Blignaut, Leeroy Chiwaula, Tatenda Chimugoro, Panashe Mazai, Shelton Mazvitorera

Pakistan U19 (Playing XI): Sameer Minhas, Ali Hassan Baloch, Usman Khan, Ahmed Hussain, Farhan Yousaf(c), Huzaifa Ahsan, Hamza Zahoor(w), Abdul Subhan, Momin Qamar, Mohammad Sayyam, Ali Raza
 
Ali Raza produced a magical delivery... Stumps cartwheeled... Superb stuff.
 
What a beauty from Hamza.

Took a blinder behind the stumps... 22/2 now

Ali raza has his 2nd...
 
I said it numerous times before wont say a parchi system or anything but Mohammed Huffaiza is much better than Momin and he never got one chance anywhere yet was in squad
 
This team may not be among the best U19 teams we have had but their fielding seems to be top notch. Good sign.
 
The habits of good fielding get embedded at this age. And these lot, for the most part, are *fantastic* fielders Alhamdullillah! These are the margins that can make the difference in the game.

I appreciate a lot of these will be judged just on their pure batting skills, but those can still be developed. Having a professional work ethic embedded at this age, will do these boys wonders.
 
129 run target for Pakistan...

Sameer needs to find his feet now...
 
Pathetic.. Ali Hassan Baloch is a pathetic batter... Must be a big parchi
 
Pathetic.. Ali Hassan Baloch is a pathetic batter... Must be a big parchi
my days how awuful is he..so so bad.

Unfortunately no he isnt a parchi was the leading run scorer in domestic so what does that tell you about standards
 
Pathetic.. Ali Hassan Baloch is a pathetic batter... Must be a big parchi
Averaged 97+ , highest run scorer of the U19 tournament by far, highest number of sixes scored by him in the tournament (33) and the second highest six hitter (Abdul Qadir) has almost half the amount of sixes (18) and 3rd highest striker of the tournament.

Stats can be misleading but if the 2nd highest run scorer is Ahmed Hussain then it definitely tells that Pak has no upcoming talent.

It shows the Pak youth is definitely not interest in cricket and definitely not interested in batting at all.
 
Averaged 97+ , highest run scorer of the U19 tournament by far, highest number of sixes scored by him in the tournament (33) and the second highest six hitter (Abdul Qadir) has almost half the amount of sixes (18) and 3rd highest striker of the tournament.

Stats can be misleading but if the 2nd highest run scorer is Ahmed Hussain then it definitely tells that Pak has no upcoming talent.

It shows the Pak youth is definitely not interest in cricket and definitely not interested in batting at all.
i agree he has been given enough chances and he looks terrible compared this to other asian batters we are just doomed i cant believe not one youngster want to practice batting
 
Averaged 97+ , highest run scorer of the U19 tournament by far, highest number of sixes scored by him in the tournament (33) and the second highest six hitter (Abdul Qadir) has almost half the amount of sixes (18) and 3rd highest striker of the tournament.

Stats can be misleading but if the 2nd highest run scorer is Ahmed Hussain then it definitely tells that Pak has no upcoming talent.

It shows the Pak youth is definitely not interest in cricket and definitely not interested in batting at all.

If this guy is the top scorer, we are doomed... This guy looks totally like a tailender.

 
Pakistan U19 with a good start chasing a modest target of 129, they are 66/1 after 10 overs.
 
Ahmed hussain bats like a tailender but atleast gets some runs.
he has some weird technique i said the other day poor man Yunus khan reminds me but looks poor and cant even rotate strike i actually think they could knock zim out if they chase with in 25 overs which i doubt they will at this rate
 
he has some weird technique i said the other day poor man Yunus khan reminds me but looks poor and cant even rotate strike i actually think they could knock zim out if they chase with in 25 overs which i doubt they will at this rate
They will chase this in under 25 overs
 
he has some weird technique i said the other day poor man Yunus khan reminds me but looks poor and cant even rotate strike i actually think they could knock zim out if they chase with in 25 overs which i doubt they will at this rate
Ahmed hussain doesnt seem convincing but has the grit and determination to bat for long periods of time.Maybe he may transform into a pujara type of player in future
 
This pakistan under 19 got good fast bowlers but not much batting talents barring Sameer Minhas or perhaps uman khan and skipper. Their opener Baloch and A Hussain looks like tailenders. A Hussain looks even more medicore no stroke wonder. Im surprised how can he got selected in this cricket crazy nation . Pakistan must have batter batters than these two
 
This pakistan under 19 got good fast bowlers but not much batting talents barring Sameer Minhas or perhaps uman khan and skipper. Their opener Baloch and A Hussain looks like tailenders. A Hussain looks even more medicore no stroke wonder. Im surprised how can he got selected in this cricket crazy nation . Pakistan must have batter batters than these two
Ahmed is a good leg spinner and can play as a specialist spinner , very good control over his bowling and rarely bowls a loose ball and he gets big turn both ways.

Last time we got a proper leg spinner at U19 level was Shadab Khan.

He just needs to increase his pace of his leg spinners and find a way to disguise his googlies to become international level spinner.
 
Apparently Pakistan need to slow down and chase this is 25+ overs so Zimbabwe qualify ahead of Scotland as that will be beneficial to our NRR
 
Ahmed is a good leg spinner and can play as a specialist spinner , very good control over his bowling and rarely bowls a loose ball and he gets big turn both ways.

Last time we got a proper leg spinner at U19 level was Shadab Khan.

He just needs to increase his pace of his leg spinners and find a way to disguise his googlies to become international level spinner.
Plus he is a decent batter also
 
Apparently Pakistan need to slow down and chase this is 25+ overs so Zimbabwe qualify ahead of Scotland as that will be beneficial to our NRR

We don't need to intentionally slow down, we have Ahmed Hussain who cannot play above 40 strike rate by default
 
nothing to do with our run rate this ...i said before we wont chase it in 25 overs could have knocked Zimbos out
 
He looks so scared while playing his first idea is to left the ball. May be he is mentally fragile

He's an ethnic provincial quota pick
Disaster waiting to happen south african cricket suffers from this as well .
 
nothing to do with our run rate this ...i said before we wont chase it in 25 overs could have knocked Zimbos out

It's to do with run rate because you carry forward the points / NRR based on the other teams that qualified. We are through regardless but if Scotland go through then our NRR will take a hit.
 
He's an ethnic provincial quota pick
Disaster waiting to happen south african cricket suffers from this as well .
If you actually read the posts on here, you’d see that he was our best performing batsmen in the domestic u19 tournament, comfortably much more so than Samir. It’s very much a merit based pick.
 
If this guy is the top scorer, we are doomed... This guy looks totally like a tailender.

He’s also a 19 year old who’s going through a crisis of confidence during the glare of the spotlight. Development is never linear, and sometimes it clicks for players at different points in their development.

Young players should be developed on what they can become, not on the here and now. It’s clear that the kid is playing w/ a heavy mind. It’ll be interesting to see how he does when he’s fully unburdened.

Perhaps a change of position would benefit him.

What is for sure, is that one doesn’t become a terrible batsmen overnight. He was smashing the same Pakistani bowlers that the rest of the world’s batters are struggling with. That type of talent doesn’t just evaporate. Neither are Pakistan in a position where we can just throw away young batting talent. It’s on the technical coaching staff and Ali himself to work on their game. InshAllah I’m sure he’ll eventually come good.
 
If you actually read the posts on here, you’d see that he was our best performing batsmen in the domestic u19 tournament, comfortably much more so than Samir. It’s very much a merit based pick.

And whom was bowling in that tournament a bunch of 5yr olds ?

Because in pakistan colours this guy looks terrible with the bat . Hasn't got a Scrooby doo out there in the middle.
 
And whom was bowling in that tournament a bunch of 5yr olds ?

Because in pakistan colours this guy looks terrible with the bat . Hasn't got a Scrooby doo out there in the middle.
He put those stats up vs The same bowlers who have bowled out every opposition they’ve faced for below par scores.

He’s out of confidence which can happen to young players and has hit a tough patch just as the u19 team is in the spotlight. Not every player develops the same way. He’ll come good inshAllah.
 
He put those stats up vs The same bowlers who have bowled out every opposition they’ve faced for below par scores.

He’s out of confidence which can happen to young players and has hit a tough patch just as the u19 team is in the spotlight. Not every player develops the same way. He’ll come good inshAllah.
And Sameer hit only 5 sixes in the entire tournament against the same bowlers compared to Ali Baloch 33 sixes.

He definitely need a psychologist as he can’t turn in to crap over night.

I have seen him punishing Faheem Ashraf like a school boy.
 
nothing to do with our run rate this ...i said before we wont chase it in 25 overs could have knocked Zimbos out
It was strategic. Going by Cricinfo, Pak chased the score against Scotts with 6 something over left vs Zim almost 25. Zim moving forward will carry over the NRR of Pak against Zim and Eng Only I am assuming, not Sco. Rain in the remaining games will make better NRR a significant advantage.
 
Ali Raza is far too quick and too good for these minnows.

He should stop being wasted at this level. Should be playing Shaheens or national team. With the weaklings we have in our pace bowling in the senior team, no one can convince me he’s gonna be a liability
 
Ahmed Hussain needs to put some serious weight on he looks like a twig however hes a good bowler and a fielder and a decent batter (longer format)
 
I have said this before and will say it again Ali Raza should not be playing in this under 19s world cup.
 
An unbeaten half-century from Sameer Minhas, combined with a three-wicket performance by Ali Raza, powered Pakistan U19 to a comprehensive eight-wicket victory over Zimbabwe U19 in their Group ‘C’ match of the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup at Takashinga Sports Club, Harare, on Thursday afternoon. The win also sealed Pakistan’s qualification for the Super Six stage.

After choosing to bowl first, Pakistan struck early to put Zimbabwe under pressure. Wicketkeeper Hamza Zahoor showcased excellent reflexes with a sharp diving catch to his right, dismissing Kian Blignaut off Ali Raza’s bowling. Captain Farhan Yousaf then produced a stunning effort in the field, diving to his right to take a brilliant catch off Momin Qamar, ending the innings of Zimbabwe’s top scorer Nathaniel Hlabangana, who made 59 from 85 deliveries with seven fours and a six.

Right-arm pacer Ali Raza, who had claimed four wickets in the previous match against Scotland, once again led the attack, returning impressive figures of three for 16 from eight overs. He removed Kupakwashe Muradzi and Blignaut early before later dismissing Brandon Senzere.

Abdul Subhan and Mohammad Sayyam chipped in with two wickets each, while left-arm spinner Momin Qamar also claimed a pair as Zimbabwe were bundled out for 128 in 35.5 overs.

Chasing the modest target, Pakistan cruised to victory in 26.2 overs. Sameer Minhas anchored the run chase with an unbeaten 74 off 75 balls, striking six fours and three sixes. He received solid support from Usman Khan, who scored a quick 26, with the duo adding 49 runs for the second wicket.

Ahmed Hussain remained unbeaten on 24 as Pakistan reached the target with 142 balls remaining.

The dominant win earned Pakistan two crucial points and confirmed their place in the Super Six stage of the tournament. Finishing second in Group ‘C’ (C2), Pakistan will next face B3 at Harare Sports Club on Tuesday, 27 January, before meeting group leaders B1 at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, on Sunday, 1 February.
 
Pakistan did good by slowing down and knocking Scotland if it means Pakistan has a better NRR in the next stage.
 
no one's said it...so i will do the honours....
If India did a purposely go slow....these pages would be burning with BCCi has ICC in its pockets, saazish this saazish that..cannot with through honest means...etc...
 
Back
Top