PAK vs ENG U19 World Cup 2026: All You Need to Know
Pakistan's Under-19 cricket team kicks off their ICC Under-19 ODI World Cup 2026 campaign against England U19 this Friday. The exciting Group C clash will unfold at the Takashinga Sports Club in Harare, Zimbabwe.
Match Details and Schedule
The Pakistan vs England U19 World Cup 2026 match is set for January 16, 2026. The action begins at 01:00 PM IST. Cricket fans should note that the toss will take place half an hour earlier, at 12:30 PM IST.
This match marks the start of Pakistan's journey in the tournament. They find themselves in a competitive Group C alongside England, Scotland, and the host nation, Zimbabwe.
How to Watch Live in India
Indian viewers have multiple options to catch every ball of this youth cricket spectacle. The match will be telecast live on the Star Sports Network. For those preferring digital platforms, the JioHotstar app will provide a seamless live stream of the entire game.
Tournament Format and Context
A total of sixteen teams are competing in this prestigious youth tournament. The teams are divided into four groups. The top three countries from each initial group will advance to the Super Six stage.
From there, the top two teams from both Super Six groups will secure their spots in the semifinals. The winners of the semifinal matches will then battle for the championship in the final.
Australia U19 enters this tournament as the defending Youth World Champions. They claimed the title in 2024 by defeating India in a thrilling final.
Predicted Playing XIs and Squads
Both teams have announced strong squads for the competition. The predicted playing elevens will likely be drawn from these talented pools of young cricketers.
Pakistan U19 Squad: Farhan Yousaf (Captain), 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, Umar Zaib.
Reserves: Abdul Qadir, Farhanullah, Hassan Khan, Ibtisam Azhar, Mohammad Huzaifa.
England U19 Squad: Thomas Rew (Captain), Farhan Ahmed, Ralphie Albert, Will Bennison, Ben Dawkins, Caleb Falconer, Ali Farooq, Alex French, Alex Green, Luke Hands, Manny Lumsden, Ben Mayes, James Minto, Joe Moores, Sebastian Morgan.
This opening match promises to set the tone for both teams' World Cup campaigns. Fans can expect a display of emerging talent and competitive spirit from these future stars of international cricket.
