Pakistan will begin the ICC Men’s U19 Cricket World Cup 2026 campaign with a match against England in Harare on Friday, January 16.
Pakistan recently won the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup in Dubai, outplaying arch-rivals India by 191 runs. Green shirts also secured the tri-series in Zimbabwe, beating the hosts by nine wickets. They look to carry their winning momentum and add a third trophy to their cabinet.
Pakistan, the winners of the 2004 and 2006 editions of the ICC Men’s U19 Cricket World Cup, will also be eyeing their third ICC U19 titles.
Placed in Group ‘C’ of the 16-team tournament, Pakistan will face Scotland in their second group fixture on January 19 at the Takashinga Sports Club, before taking on hosts Zimbabwe at the same venue in their final group match on January 22.
The Super Six stage of the event will be played in Bulawayo and Harare from January 24 to February 1, with the top four sides advancing to the semi-finals on February 3 and 4, respectively. The final of the tournament will be played at the Harare Sports Club on Friday, February 6.
ICC Men’s U19 World Cup Pakistan fixtures:
16 January – Pakistan v England, Takashinga Sports Club, Harare
19 January – Pakistan v Scotland, Takashinga Sports Club, Harare
22 January – Zimbabwe v Pakistan, Takashinga Sports Club, Harare
24 January to 1 February – Super 6 matches
3 February – First semi-final, Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
4 February – Second semi-final, Harare Sports Club, Harare
6 February – Final, Harare Sports Club, Harare
