In the fourth fixture of ICC Men’s U19 World Cup (Pak vs England U19 2026) of Group C held at Takashinga Sports Club (Harare) on 16th Jan 2026. Pak started off with fielding and claiming key wickets. However, the end had a twist to it. Let’s explore how..
Stats & Scorecard
England U19 inning: 210/10. England’s Falconer scored 66 runs and Dawkins contributed with 33 runs. While team Pak’s Ahmed Hussain took 3 wickets and conceded 38 runs.
Pakistan U19 inning: 173/10. Farhan Yousaf scored 50+ runs in the match while team England’s J. Minto took 2 wickets and conceded 23 runs and Green took 2 wickets while conceding 26 runs.
Man of the Match: Caleb Falconer (For his match-winning 66 runs score).
In this encounter of GROUP C of Pak U19 vs England U19; England’s disciplined bowling and a steady middle-order batter helped them in defending the target. While Pakistan couldn’t stabilize after being shaken early in the game. The game went as follows:
First Inning of England U19 (Batting)
England Squad:
- Thomas Rew (c)
- Farhan Ahmed
- Ralphie Albert
- Will Bennison
- Ben Dawkins
- Caleb Falconer
- Ali Farooq
- Alex French
- Alex Green
- Luke Hands
- Lumsden
- Ben Mayes
- Minto
- Moores
- Sebastian Morgan
Toss & Team Strategy
Pakistan U19 won the toss and elected to bowl first. Pakistan’s choice to bowl made sense given the morning moisture and Harare’s “pace and bounce” reputation. Pak U19 Captain opted to use the team’s fast bowlers to challenge England early. England, on the other hand, focused on building a strong base, knowing the pitch could help the spinners later in the day.
The Powerplay overs (1–10):
It was a balanced start to the game. England had scored 33 runs with a loss of Moores to Ali Raza early in the game. Dawkins came on and looked ambitious to ensure no further damage in the lineup.
The Middle overs (11–40):
It became a close contest in the middle overs. Ahmed Hussain had dismissed Dawkins after conceding 33 runs and later Mayes who had scored 20 runs. However, Caleb Falconer came on and rescued the team through a vital 80-run partnership with Ralphie Albert to take England from 90/4 to 170/5.
Death overs (41–50):
Pakistan’s bowling in the death overs had gotten clinical as the team had managed a late collapse to England’s lineup and took the last 5 wickets upon conceding 40 runs. The final score of the first innings was 210 all out in 46.5 overs.
Standout Performers – Batting (England)
- England’s Falconer: standing out with his 66 runs off 73 balls hitting three fours and two sixes. He was the glue of England’s batting inning.
- Ralphie Albert: Scored 25 runs off 37 balls. He was in the match-defining partnership with Falconer.
- Ben Dawkins: Dawkins scored 33 runs for England off 38 balls.
The Final Score of Team Batting First (England)
210 runs in 46.5 overs
Second Innings of Pakistan U19 (Batting)
Pakistan U19 Squad
- Farhan Yousaf ©
- Usman Khan (Vc)
- Abdul Subhan
- Ahmed Hussain
- Ali Hasan Baloch
- Ali Raza
- Daniyal Ali Khan
- Hamza Zahoor (wk)
- Huzaifa Ahsan
- Momin Qamar
- Mohammad Sayyam
- Mohammad Shayan (wk)
- Niqab Shafiq
- Sameer Minhas
- Umar Zaib
The Powerplay Overs (1-10):
Team Pakistan was shaken up early in the game by Alex Green, and lost key batters Sameer Minhas and Mohammad Shayan with a score of 26/2.
Middle Overs (11–40):
Later on, Pakistan struggled to build partnerships. While skipper Farhan Yousaf tried to fight back scoring a half century. However, wickets kept falling at the other end. England’s spinners gave away very few runs that added to the increasing pressure for PakU19 batters.
Death Overs (41–50):
The game had slipped away in the final overs with a series of run-outs and disciplined bowling from England’s Minto and Lumsden who kept Pak batters from reaching the target score until the end.
How Pakistan closed the innings?
In the fourth match of U19 world Cup between Pakistan and England, team Pak faced a tough end to a game where they had worked so hard to keep the run rate within reach for most of the afternoon. losing the game with 37 runs reflected on the mild aggression in the middle overs where they conceded 80 runs from the partnership of Caleb Falconer and Ralphie Albert.
Final Score of second innings: 173 all out in 46.3 overs.
Standout Performers – Batting (Pakistan) | Pak U19 vs England U19
- Farhan Yousaf:
managed to score 50+ runs (Half-century). He was the only batter with a significant score from Team Pak U19 but he lacked a supportive partnership.
- Momin Qamar:
Scored 18 runs. His late resistance came too late and too little in the play.
Bowling Impact of England
- Alex Green:
Provided the early breakthrough for England’s team by dismissing Pak U19 openers.
- Minto:
Took 2 wickets. He bowled a well-disguised slower delivery that ultimately hit the stumps and dismissed the lower order batters.
- Manny Lumsden:
Took 1 wicket and conceded 30 runs while bowling 8 overs and 3 balls. He made it hard for the batters to score freely and built pressure throughout the innings.
Bowling Impact of Pakistan
- Ahmed Hussain:
Dismissed three of England’s key batsmen after conceding 38 runs in 10 overs. His contribution broke the middle-order partnership threat and stopped England’s momentum. His bowling shifted the pressure back on the batters and helped bowlers to keep the target under control.
- Abdul Subhan:
He took 2 wickets while giving away 24 runs in 7.5 overs. His two wickets helped to remove the lower-order batters quickly and made sure the innings ended without any late runs or fightback.
- Ali Raza:
Took 2 wickets and conceded 36 runs in 10 overs. Ali struck early and kept things tight for the opponents.
Fielding Highlight:
Farhan Yousaf, standing inside the 30-yard circle, took a stunning diving catch to dismiss Dawkins.
Turning Points of the Match
- Falconer’s Rescue:
The 80-run partnership between Falconer and Ralphie Albert had stabilized the innings for team England to reach a competitive total target.
- Early Double-Strike:
Alex Green(England) had dismissed Pakistan’s openers within 6 overs that highly affected the momentum of the chase.
- Ahmed Hussain’s Breakthrough:
Ahmed Hussain(Pak) had dismissed England’s Ralphie Albert when they seemed to be aiming for 240+ runs.
- The Final Run-out:
An unusual run out of tailender batsmen of Pak U19 had sealed the win for England.
Captain’s Role & Team Execution | Pak vs England U19
- Thomas Rew (England U19):
England’s captain and team had strategically set the field to maximize pressure on Pak batters. Their smart fielding and Green’s tactical bowling had kept Pakistan under constant pressure, leading to taking wickets and never giving Pakistan’s batters a chance to settle.
- Farhan Yousaf (Pakistan U19):
Although Pak captain had strategized and played responsibly, a more attacking approach during England’s middle overs could have put more pressure on England.
What This Result Means
Group C Standings: After getting a healthy NRR boost, England moves to near the top with 2 points. While Pakistan U19 starts with a deficit. And will need to fix their top-order batting moving forward.
What’s Next for Both Teams
Pakistan: Faces Scotland on Jan 19th which is a must-win game for the team to keep their hopes alive for the Super Six round.
England: Faces hosts Zimbabwe on Jan 18. A win there would almost guarantee a spot in the next round of this tournament.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Which team won the match on 16th Jan between Pak U19 vs England U19?
England U19 won the match by 37 runs. They had given the target of 210 runs, and even though it didn’t seem like a huge target, England’s bowlers played strategically to stop Pakistan at 173 runs.
2. Who was the star player of the Pak U19 vs England U19 match?
The Man of the Match was Caleb Falconer from England. He came in when his team was struggling to score and added a crucial 66 runs for the team. Without his steady batting in the middle, England wouldn’t have had enough runs to defend against.
3. Why did Pakistan lose the World Cup match of Pak U19 vs England U19?
While Pakistan’s bowlers did a good job early on, their top-order batting struggled to find momentum. They lost too many essential wickets in the Powerplay phase, which increased the pressure on Pak captain Farhan Yousaf. Even though Farhan scored a century himself, he didn’t have enough support from the other side to finish the chase.
4. What does this result mean for the World Cup standings?
Since this was a Group C match, England is now in a very strong position to advance in the tournament. While Pakistan isn’t out of the event yet, they must win their next match against Scotland on 19th Jan to stay in the title race for the trophy.
5. Where can I stream all the U19 World Cup matches of 2026?
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Conclusion
While Pakistan U19 started off strongly with their bowling. Their batting unit crumbled under the pressure of a moderate chase. Although team Pakistan showed flashes of brilliance, England’s maturity in the middle overs made the clear difference. Fans can expect Pakistan to bounce back moving forward.
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