132/2 (26.2)
CR : 5.01
128/10 (35.5)
CR : 3.57
Pakistan U19 won by 8 wickets 🏆
Player of the Match
Sameer Minhas
74(75)
26.2
6
M Blignaut to S Minhas
SIX!!!! Back-to-back sixes and Minhas finishes off in style. Pakistan U19 win the match by eight wickets inside 27 overs. Zimbabwe U19 lose their second match of the WC but smiles on their faces as they have qualified for the Super Six stage of the tournament. Fullish at 4th stump. Arm ball. Gets down on a knee and then heaves it way over the long on boundary for a maximum. The extra pace on the ball helped it come nicely onto the bat and Minhas made no mistake as he hit it after the ball came right under his eyes. This one went even further than the previous maximum. Minhas stays unbeaten at 74. From Group C, Pakistan U19, England U19 and Zimbabwe U19 qualify for the Super Six stage of the WC. Meanwhile, Scotland U19's campaign in this WC comes to an end.
Over 27
Pakistan U19 132/2
Sameer Minhas74(75)
Ahmed Hussain24(53)
Michael Blignaut1-38(9.2)
PAK U19 won by 8 wickets
6:31 PM IST, 3:01 PM Local Time: Sameer Minhas finishes the game off in style. Pakistan U19 win the game by eight wickets inside 27 overs. With this win, Pakistan qualify for the Super Stage. Meanwhile, Zimbabwe U19 are also happy with this result as they too have qualified for the Super Sixes because Pakistan took more than 26 overs to chase down the target. Scotland's campaign comes to an end.
After winning the toss, Pakistan elected to field on a dry Harare track, handing the home side the opportunity to bat first. Zimbabwe’s innings struggled to gain momentum as the Pakistani bowling attack maintained consistent pressure throughout.
The Chevrons were bundled out for 128 in 35.5 overs, with opener Nathaniel Hlabangana top-scoring with a resolute 59 off 85 balls. Apart from his effort, Zimbabwe’s middle and lower order failed to make significant contributions, losing regular wickets as they attempted to rebuild.
The innings was characterised by disciplined bowling and sharp fielding from Pakistan, which restricted scoring opportunities across the lineup.
For Pakistan, the bowling unit shared the workload effectively. Ali Raza led the attack with 3 wickets for 16 runs, while Mohammad Sayyam picked up 2 for 36 and Abdul Subhan returned figures of 2 for 14. Spinner Momin Qamar also chipped in with 2 for 39, ensuring Zimbabwe never threatened to post a competitive total.
Chasing a modest target of 129, Pakistan lost an early wicket but quickly settled through a composed partnership in the middle. Opener Sameer Minhas anchored the innings with a confident 74* off 75 balls, displaying maturity beyond his years. He found solid support from Usman Khan (26) at the other end as Pakistan paced the chase calmly and efficiently.
Minhas stitched a 49-run stand with Usman Khan and another 64-run unbeaten stand with Ahmed Hussain (24*). The target was reached in 26.2 overs, with Pakistan finishing on 132 for 2, sealing a comprehensive eight-wicket victory.
Zimbabwe’s bowlers worked hard but lacked the penetration required to apply sustained pressure, allowing Pakistan to cruise home without alarm.
The win strengthened Pakistan’s position in Group C, while Zimbabwe were left to reflect on missed opportunities with both bat and ball. However, the Chevrons have qualified for the Super Sixes. The other two teams from Group C to qualify for the next phase are Pakistan U19 and England U19.
After winning the toss, Pakistan elected to field on a dry Harare track, handing the home side the opportunity to bat first. Zimbabwe’s innings struggled to gain momentum as the Pakistani bowling attack maintained consistent pressure throughout.
The Chevrons were bundled out for 128 in 35.5 overs, with opener Nathaniel Hlabangana top-scoring with a resolute 59 off 85 balls. Apart from his effort, Zimbabwe’s middle and lower order failed to make significant contributions, losing regular wickets as they attempted to rebuild.
The innings was characterised by disciplined bowling and sharp fielding from Pakistan, which restricted scoring opportunities across the lineup.
For Pakistan, the bowling unit shared the workload effectively. Ali Raza led the attack with 3 wickets for 16 runs, while Mohammad Sayyam picked up 2 for 36 and Abdul Subhan returned figures of 2 for 14. Spinner Momin Qamar also chipped in with 2 for 39, ensuring Zimbabwe never threatened to post a competitive total.
Chasing a modest target of 129, Pakistan lost an early wicket but quickly settled through a composed partnership in the middle. Opener Sameer Minhas anchored the innings with a confident 74* off 75 balls, displaying maturity beyond his years. He found solid support from Usman Khan (26) at the other end as Pakistan paced the chase calmly and efficiently.
Minhas stitched a 49-run stand with Usman Khan and another 64-run unbeaten stand with Ahmed Hussain (24*). The target was reached in 26.2 overs, with Pakistan finishing on 132 for 2, sealing a comprehensive eight-wicket victory.
Zimbabwe’s bowlers worked hard but lacked the penetration required to apply sustained pressure, allowing Pakistan to cruise home without alarm.
The win strengthened Pakistan’s position in Group C, while Zimbabwe were left to reflect on missed opportunities with both bat and ball. However, the Chevrons have qualified for the Super Sixes. The other two teams from Group C to qualify for the next phase are Pakistan U19 and England U19.
Player of the Match: Sameer Minhas
Sameer Minhas (POTM): "Very happy with my performance. I am happy that it was a match-winning one and I remained unbeaten. Our bowlers did an excellent job in restricting Zimbabwe to a low score. We are very confident ahead of the start of the Super Six stage."
Time for post-match presentations...
Simbarashe Mudzengerere (Zimbabwe U19 Captain): "(On today's learnings) I learned not to give up in any situation. Anything is possible in the game of cricket. Just stick to the basics and you’ll get your rewards.
(On qualifying for the Super Six stage) It really means a lot. Being the host country, you need to give something back to the nation. We’re really looking forward to going through the Super Sixes and then pushing on to the quarter-finals.
(On supporters in the stadium) Thank you to everyone who came out to support us and those supporting from home. It means a lot. Please be there in Bulawayo when we play in the Super Sixes.
(On improvements needed) I think improving our batting is the main issue right now. If we bat a little longer and improve in that area, we’ll have more success in the Super Sixes."
(On qualifying for the Super Six stage) It really means a lot. Being the host country, you need to give something back to the nation. We’re really looking forward to going through the Super Sixes and then pushing on to the quarter-finals.
(On supporters in the stadium) Thank you to everyone who came out to support us and those supporting from home. It means a lot. Please be there in Bulawayo when we play in the Super Sixes.
(On improvements needed) I think improving our batting is the main issue right now. If we bat a little longer and improve in that area, we’ll have more success in the Super Sixes."
Farhan Yousaf (Pak U19 Captain): "We learned a lot of things from this match, and it will help us going into the Super Six.
(On bowling attack) Yes, our bowlers did very well in this match and the last match as well. The bowling unit has been very good. There were a few things we missed early on with the new ball in terms of hitting the right areas, but we’ll recover and improve for the next match.
(On Sameer Minhas) Yes, Sameer played a really good match, and we need Sameer’s form going into the Super Six. His performances are very important for us. Usman also did very well, and everyone played their role. All the batters are in good form, and together we’ll support each other in the Super Six.
(On the team's fielding) Yes, I’ve already said this before — I think we are one of the best fielding sides in the World Cup. I believe in my batting unit as well, but fielding is one of the biggest strengths of Pakistan."
(On bowling attack) Yes, our bowlers did very well in this match and the last match as well. The bowling unit has been very good. There were a few things we missed early on with the new ball in terms of hitting the right areas, but we’ll recover and improve for the next match.
(On Sameer Minhas) Yes, Sameer played a really good match, and we need Sameer’s form going into the Super Six. His performances are very important for us. Usman also did very well, and everyone played their role. All the batters are in good form, and together we’ll support each other in the Super Six.
(On the team's fielding) Yes, I’ve already said this before — I think we are one of the best fielding sides in the World Cup. I believe in my batting unit as well, but fielding is one of the biggest strengths of Pakistan."
That's it from our live coverage of the final Group C fixture of this U19 World Cup. Pakistan U19 defeat Zimbabwe U19 by eight wickets and have qualified for the Super Sixes. Zimbabwe have also qualified from this group as they made sure that Pakistan chased down the target today after the end of the 26th over. Three teams to qualify for Super Sixes from Group C are Pak U19, Zim U19 and Eng U19.
This is Mohammad Anab signing off on behalf of my co-commentator Arjun Bhalla and our scorer/analyst Asraj Khan. Cheers.
This is Mohammad Anab signing off on behalf of my co-commentator Arjun Bhalla and our scorer/analyst Asraj Khan. Cheers.