HARARE – Pakistan’s quest for their first win in the ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup 2026 continues today. Captain Farhan Yousaf won the toss and chose to bowl first against Scotland at the Takashinga Sports Club.
This Group C encounter is the 12th match of the tournament. Pakistan enters the game under pressure following a 37-run defeat to England in their opener. Meanwhile, Scotland’s previous fixture against Zimbabwe was washed out, making this a critical game for both sides.
Historical Dominance for Pakistan
The “Green Shirts” hold a perfect record against Scotland in Youth ODI cricket. The two teams have met three times in this format, with Pakistan winning every encounter.
Their most recent clash occurred during the 2020 edition of the U19 World Cup. In that game, Pakistan’s bowling unit dismantled Scotland for just 75 runs. Mohammad Wasim starred with a five-wicket haul, and Pakistan chased the target in under 12 overs to win by seven wickets.
Tactical Decisions and Squad Strength
By choosing to bowl, Pakistan aims to use early morning conditions to restrict the Scottish batters. The team relies on bowlers like Ahmed Hussain and Ali Raza to provide early breakthroughs. Captain Farhan Yousaf, who scored 65 in the first match, remains the anchor of the batting lineup.
Scotland, led by Thomas Knight, will look to post a competitive total to challenge the Pakistani batters. A win today is essential for either team to strengthen their position in the race for the Super Six stage.
Pakistan Squad:
Farhan Yousaf (c), Usman Khan, Abdul Subhan, Ahmed Hussain, Ali Hasan Baloch, Ali Raza, Daniyal Ali Khan, Hamza Zahoor, Huzaifa Ahsan, Momin Qamar, Mohammad Sayyam, Mohammad Shayan, Niqab Shafiq, Sameer Minhas, and Umar Zaib.
Scotland Squad:
Thomas Knight (c), Finlay Carter, Max Chaplin, George Cutler, Rory Grant, Finlay Jones, Ollie Jones, Olly Pillinger, Ethan Ramsay, Theo Robinson, Manu Saraswat, Ram Sharma, Shreyas Tekale, Shlok Thaker, and Jake Woodhouse.
The high-stakes Pakistan vs Scotland U19 World Cup match is being broadcast live on PTV Sports and Geo Super.
In other major cricket updates, the road to the next mega event is getting complicated as Bangladesh Raises Fresh Demands to ICC Before T20 World Cup 2026 due to safety concerns in India.
