In Pak U19 vs Scotland U19, the 12th match of the Men’s U19 World Cup, Pakistan U19 secured a comfortable 6-wicket victory against Scotland U19 to get back in the competition strongly after their defeat against England in the fourth match of the World Cup competition on 16th Jan ’26. Let’s explore how the entire match was played:
It was a Group C fixture held at Takashinga Sports Club (Harare) on 19th Jan 2026. Pak U19 started with fielding and claimed key wickets early in the game. Dominating the entire play smoothly.
Stats & Scorecard
Scotland-U19 innings: 187/10. Scotland’s Thomas Knight scored 37 runs, and Finlay Jones contributed with 33 runs. While team Pak’s Ali Raza took 4 wickets and conceded 37 runs.
Pakistan U19 innings: 190/4. From team Pak U19, Usman Khan scored 75 runs in the match, while team Scotland’s Ollie Jones took 2 wickets and conceded 41 runs, and Manu Saraswat took 2 wickets while conceding 46 runs.
Man of the Match: Pak U19’s Usman Khan became Man Of The Match for his 75 runs that acted as an anchor for the team’s stability.
In the GROUP C fixture of Pak U19 vs Scotland U19, Pakistan U19 showed a relentless bowling attack that restricted Scotland to a total that never looked threatening to chase. A massive 111-run third-wicket partnership gave the team a convenient game to end with 41 balls remaining. Scotland tried to resist through their lower-middle order, but they failed to build partnerships strong enough to put the U19 Shaheens under real pressure.
First Inning of Scotland U19 (Batting) Squad:
Squad:
Thomas Knight (c)
Finlay Carter
Max Chaplin
George Cutler
Rory Grant
Finlay Jones
Ollie Jones
Olly Pillinger
Ethan Ramsay
Theo Robinson
Manu Saraswat
Ram Sharma
Shreyas Tekale
Shlok Thaker
Jake Woodhouse
Toss & Team Strategy
Pakistan U19 won the toss and elected to field first. Captain Farhan Yousaf planned to benefit from the early morning conditions at Takashinga Sports Club, as he trusted his team’s fast bowling potential to cause challenging play for the Scottish top order and likely dismiss them early in the game.
Team Scotland were given batting first to open the match, and they aimed to survive the powerplay phase strongly to give a challenging total of possibly around 220 to stay competitive in the game on a ground that offered assistance to the bowlers in the morning time.
The Powerplay overs (1–10):
Scotland started off on a weaker note with Ali Raza removing Theo Robinson and Max Chaplin early in the game. However, they managed to reach 37/2 by the end of the 10th over, with Thomas Knight and Rory Grant attempting to recover from their early loss.
The Middle overs (11–40):
Pakistan dominated the middle phase. Momin Qamar broke the resistance by dismissing Rory Grant after conceding 21 from him and Finlay Carter, who scored 12runs before getting dismissed. At this point, Knight and Ollie Jones made 37 and 30 runs respectively to take the score past 100. Ali Raza came back into the bowling attack and ended the partnership between the two batters by dismissing one of them. Scotland struggled at 115/6 score before a 50-run partnership between Manu Saraswat and Finlay Jones gave the team some ray of hope.
Death overs ( 41–50):
Even during the final overs, Pakistan’s U19 bowlers kept things tight for their opponents right till the end and didn’t give any space to Scotland U19 to get comfortable in the game. Ali Raza played a key role and returned in this over to claim his fourth wicket by removing the well-set Finlay Jones, causing disruption in Scotland’s momentum once again. Abdul Subhan and Mohammad Sayyam then dismissed the end batters, comfortably bowled out the team Scotland for 187 runs in 48.1 overs.
Standout Performers – Batting (Scotland)
- Thomas Knight: The captain played patiently and scored 37 runs off 72 balls. He provided an early anchor to the team to build upon.
- Finlay Jones: Jones provided the much-needed late resistance for team Scotland by scoring 33 runs off 56 balls, which included two sixes.
- Ollie Jones: Jones contributed a vital total of 30 runs to help the team cross the 100-run mark.
The Final Score of Team Batting First (Scotland)
187 runs in 48.1 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):
In the second innings of Pakistan U19’s batting, the team started off strongly. However, Ollie Jones dismissed Ali Hasan Baloch after conceding 15 from him in the 10th over of the PowerPlay phase. The score stood at 43/1. At this point, the openers were more focused on stability rather than aggressive play.
Middle Overs (Overs 11–40):
Scotland got a brief hope in the middle overs when Ollie Jones had dismissed Sameer Minhas for LBW after he made 28 runs. The score was 48/2.
However, Usman Khan and Ahmed Hussain played a dominant 111-run partnership, pulling the team out of their loss of 2 wickets. In this partnership, Usman played aggressively and reached his half-century, while Ahmed played the anchor role. By the time Usman got dismissed after scoring 75 runs in the 39th over, the outcome of the match was almost apparent.
Death Overs (Overs 41–50):
Pakistan U19 lost Ahmed Hussain after making 47 runs. Later, Captain Farhan Yousaf came on the field and scored the winning boundary toclaim victory of the day in the 44th over.
How did this team close the innings?
In the 12th match of the U19 World Cup, Pakistan showed great composure against Scotland. After a minor dribble faced early in the game with the loss of 2 wickets for 48 runs. The team was backed by the maturity of Usman Khan and Ahmed Hussain to survive the chase and come out victorious. They reached 190/4 in 43.1 overs, winning by 6 wickets. Pak U19 proved their skilled potential in both areas of fielding and batting.
Final Score of second innings: 190/4 in 43.1 overs
Standout Performers – Batting (Pakistan) | Pak U19 vs Scotland U19
- Usman Khan:
Scored a match-winning 75 runs off 85 balls with five boundaries and two sixes.
- Ahmed Hussain:
Almost made his half-century, with a solid 47 runs off 92 balls. This provided the perfect support for the team to play the rest of the match comfortably.
Bowling Impact of Scotland
- Ollie Jones:
The pick of the bowlers, taking 2/41 and providing the early breakthroughs that kept Scotland in the hunt for a while.
- Manu Saraswat:
Took 2 wickets for 46 runs, including the prized scalp of Usman Khan.
Bowling Impact of Team Pakistan
- Ali Raza:
The standout player for PakU19 against Scotland was Ali Raza, as he helped the team move strongly in their innings by claiming 4 wickets and conceding 37 runs in his 10 overs. His early impact gave the team the upper hand right from the start.
Momin Qamar:
The left-arm spinner took 3 wickets after conceding 46 runs, causing trouble and a serious threat to the Scotland team’s middle order.
- Abdul Subhan:
Subhan took 2 wickets after conceding 36 runs, ensuring that the tail-end batsmen aren’t able to add much to the score.
Fielding Highlight:
Ahmed Hussain made a running catch in the deep to dismiss Manu Saraswat in the 46th over, exhibiting his quick reflexes and athleticism.
Turning Points of the Match
- Raza’s Opening Over:
Taking two wickets in the first over of the match immediately gave Pakistan U19 the upper hand in the match right from the start.
- The 111-run Stand:
The 111- run partnership between Usman Khan and Ahmed Hussain added to Pak U19’s dominant play and completely killed any hope of an upset from Scotland’s side.
- Momin Qamar’s Double-Strike:
Dismissing Grant and Carter back-to-back ensured that Team Scotland U19 didn’t get any room to recover.
Captain’s Role & Team Execution | Pak vs England U19
- Farhan Yousaf (Pakistan U19):
Pak U19 captain strategically opted to bowl first in their second encounter against Scotland and rotated his bowlers perfectly throughout the game. He played with a calm composure, overlooking the field, ensuring no late jitters occur in their play.
- Thomas Knight (Scotland U19):
He led team Scotland from the front with the bat, but his bowlers couldn’t stop Pakistan from chasing the target score conveniently with wickets and balls left.
What This Result Means In Group C Standings:
After this much-needed victory, Pakistan U19 earns their first 2 points, which improves their chances of qualifying for the Super Six round significantly. Scotland still sits at the bottom of the table and has a tough challenge ahead of them if they want to turn things around in this World Cup competition.
What’s Next for Both Teams
Pakistan: Scheduled to compete against the hosts of this tournament, team Zimbabwe, on Jan 22nd ‘26, which will be an important encounter to determine their final standing in the group stage.
Scotland: Will look to finish strong as the group stage moves further.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) | Pak U19 vs Scotland U19
1. Who won the 12th match on 19th Jan ‘26 between Pak U19 vs Scotland U19, and what was the overall score?
In the 12th encounter of the U19 World Cup of PakU19 vs Scotland U19, Pakistan won by 6 wickets, chasing down a target of 188 runs with 41 balls left.
2. Who was the star player of the match?
Usman Khan was named Man of the Match for his brilliant 75-run contribution to the score.
3. How did Ali Raza perform in Pak U19 vs Scotland U19?
Ali Raza was the standout bowler of this 12th match in the U19 competition. He took 4 wickets and conceded 37 runs throughout the match, including two wickets in the very first over tha had set the tone of the match from early on.
4. What was Scotland’s highest score?
The highest score of the team, Scotland U19, was 37 runs scored by their captain, Thomas Knight
5. Where can I stream all the U19 World Cup matches of 2026?
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Conclusion
Pakistan U19 displayed a professional all-round performance to bounce back from their opening loss. Ali Raza’s fast bowling caused great pressure on Team Scotland from early on. Moreover, Usman Khan’s batting ensured a clinical finish. With this victory, Pakistan bounced back from their last defeat against England as a transformed side heading into their final game of the group stage against Zimbabwe on 22nd Jan.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MATCH Pak U19 vs Scotland U19
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