Dominance defined Pakistan’s Under-19 World Cup 2026 debut as they overwhelmed Scotland by six wickets in Group C action at Takashinga Sports Club, Harare, on Monday. Opting to bowl first after losing the toss, Pakistan restricted Scotland to 187 all out in 48.1 overs.
Scotland’s top order faltered, down 12-2 swiftly. Recovery came via Rory Grant’s 21 (45 balls) and Thomas Knight’s composed 37 (72 balls, 3 fours), forging 47 runs. Knight added 16 with Finley Carter (12) and 40 with Ollie Jones, yet the innings lacked punch.
Manu Sarawat (25) and Finley Jones (33) stitched a resilient 58-run seventh-wicket partnership over 80 balls, giving Scotland respectability. Ali Raza’s brilliant 4-37 and Momin Qamar’s 3 wickets dismantled the batting lineup.
Targeting 188, Pakistan started solidly with 43 runs from Ali Hasan Baloch (15) and Sameer Minhas (28), before a mini-collapse at 48-2. The game-changer was the 111-run blitz from Usman Khan and Ahmad Hussain for the third wicket.
Usman Khan’s fireworks – 75 off 85 with five fours and two massive sixes – set the tone, complemented by Ahmad Hussain’s unbeaten 47. They wrapped up victory in 43.1 overs despite Ollie Jones and Manu Sarawat’s 2 wickets apiece. Pakistan’s bowlers and batters clicked in unison, signaling serious intent in the tournament.