Pakistan sealed a commanding victory over Scotland within the ICC Males’s Beneath-19 World Cup 2026 as Usman Khan’s composed half-century and a disciplined bowling show powered the Inexperienced Shirts to a four-wicket win within the twelfth match of the event on the Takashinga Sports activities Membership on Monday.
Chasing a modest goal of 188, Pakistan reached 188 for 4 in 43.1 overs to register their first win of the U19 World Cup 2026. The chase started steadily as openers Ali Hassan Baloch and Sameer Minhas placed on 43 runs inside the primary 10 overs, laying a strong basis.
Scotland struck again by means of off-spinner Ollie Jones, who bowled Ali Hassan for 15 earlier than trapping Sameer Minhas lbw for 28 off 30 balls, an innings that included three boundaries. Pakistan slipped to 48-2 in 11.1 overs, permitting Scotland a quick opening.
Nevertheless, Ahmed Hussain and Usman Khan restored management with a match-defining 111-run partnership for the third wicket. The pair batted with maturity and endurance, blunting the Scottish assault and steadily rotating the strike. Usman introduced up a well-compiled half-century off 59 balls as Pakistan cruised to 124-2 after 31 overs.
The stand ended within the thirty ninth over when Usman was dismissed for a cultured 75 off 85 balls, that includes 5 fours and two sixes. With the rating at 159-3, Pakistan required simply 29 runs to win. Ahmed Hussain continued to anchor the chase, scoring 47 earlier than falling with solely three runs wanted. Captain Farhan Yousaf sealed the victory with a boundary regardless of a few tight overs from the Scottish bowlers.
Earlier, Pakistan capitalised on profitable the toss and bowling first, dismissing Scotland for 187 in 47.1 overs. Quick bowler Ali Raza set the tone with a fiery opening spell, eradicating Theo Robinson (4) and Max Chaplin (2) within the first over to depart Scotland reeling at 12-2.
Rory Grant and captain Thomas Knight tried a restoration with a 47-run stand, however Pakistan’s bowlers maintained stress. Knight top-scored with a resolute 37 off 72 balls, whereas Ollie Jones contributed 30. A late partnership between Manu Saraswat (25) and Finlay Jones (33) briefly lifted Scotland, however a lower-order collapse adopted.
Ali Raza completed with 4 wickets, whereas spinner Momin Qamar claimed three as Pakistan underlined their credentials within the ICC Males’s U19 World Cup 2026 with a complete all-round efficiency.
