England opened their ICC Males’s Below-19 Cricket World Cup 2026 marketing campaign with a commanding 37-run victory over Pakistan within the Group C conflict on the Takashinga Sports activities Membership on Friday, producing a disciplined bowling show to defend a modest whole.
Chasing 211, Pakistan had been dismissed for 173 in 46.3 overs, as England’s bowlers utilized sustained strain handy the Asian champions an early setback within the match.
Pakistan started cautiously however misplaced momentum early. Opener Sameer Minhas was dismissed within the fourth over by Alex Inexperienced for 10, and the seamer struck once more, a ball later, to take away Mohammad Shayan for seven, lowering Pakistan to 23 for two.
Usman Khan quickly adopted, falling to James Minto, earlier than Ahmed Hussain and captain Farhan Yousuf tried to rebuild.
The restoration was short-lived as Hussain fell for 12, whereas Huzaifa Ahsan was dismissed by Ralphie Albert for 17, leaving Pakistan struggling at 77 for five. Albert struck once more to take away wicketkeeper Hamza Zahoor, additional denting Pakistan’s chase.
Farhan Yousuf led from the entrance, anchoring the innings with a composed knock. He added an important 48-run stand for the seventh wicket with Abdul Subhan, citing his maiden Youth ODI half-century.
The resistance ended when Subhan was run out, and Farhan was later dismissed by Minto for an important 65 off 86 balls, together with three fours and 4 sixes. Pakistan’s tail failed to supply sustained help as England closed out the match.
Earlier, England posted 210 all out after being requested to bat first. Openers Ben Dawkins and Joseph Moores offered a gradual begin earlier than Pakistan struck again via Ali Raza and Ahmed Hussain, lowering England to 67 for 3.
A key partnership between Caleb Falconer and Ralphie Albert revived the innings. Falconer performed the standout knock, scoring 66 off 73 balls with 5 boundaries, whereas Albert added 25. Pakistan clawed again late wickets, however England’s whole proved adequate.
For Pakistan, Ahmed Hussain was the decide of the bowlers with 3 for 38, whereas Ali Raza, Momin Qamar and Abdul Subhan claimed two wickets every.
The outcome offers England early momentum within the U19 World Cup, whereas Pakistan will look to bounce again of their remaining group matches.
