Ahmed Hussain continues to stamp his mark on the ICC Males’s Beneath-19 World Cup 2026, not solely with the bat but additionally with moments of excellent athleticism within the subject.
The 18-year-old Pakistan all-rounder produced one other breathtaking catch throughout Pakistan’s group-stage conflict in opposition to Scotland on the Takashinga Sports activities Membership on Monday.
The second got here within the forty fifth over of Scotland’s innings. Mohammad Sayyam pushed one up on leg stump and Scotland batter Manu Saraswat tried to whip it away, solely to shut the face and supply a vanguard.
Ahmed Hussain, stationed at backward level, sprinted again and judged the ball completely over his shoulder earlier than finishing a surprising catch on the transfer.
The trouble drew prompt reward from the commentators and shortly grew to become one of many standout fielding moments of the ICC Males’s U19 World Cup 2026 to date.
It was not an remoted act. Earlier within the event, Ahmed had pulled off a sensational catch at level throughout Pakistan’s opening fixture in opposition to England, signalling his worth as an entire package deal in youth cricket. His catching has added a pointy edge to Pakistan’s defensive work, an space the staff has visibly targeted on within the build-up to the World Cup.
Pakistan went on to safe a snug six-wicket victory over Scotland to register their first win of the event. Chasing a modest goal of 188, the Inexperienced Shirts reached 188 for 4 in 43.1 overs. After a short wobble early within the chase, Ahmed Hussain and Usman Khan put the sport firmly past Scotland with a decisive 111-run partnership for the third wicket.
Usman Khan top-scored with a composed 75 off 85 balls, whereas Ahmed performed the anchor function, ending with 47 from 92 deliveries. Their calm strategy ensured Pakistan by no means misplaced management of the chase.
For Scotland, off-spinner Ollie Jones and Manu Saraswat picked up two wickets apiece, nevertheless it was Ahmed Hussain’s brilliance within the subject that remained the lasting picture of Pakistan’s ICC Males’s U19 World Cup 2026 conflict with Scotland.
