England U19 vs Pakistan U19 – Harare, Jan 16 2026 | Men’s Under-19 World Cup

England Under-19s vs Pakistan Under-19s: A Key Group C Game in Harare

The ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup is always where future stars begin, and the Group C game between England Under-19s and Pakistan Under-19s in Harare on January 16, 2026, showed us why. England U19 won by 37 runs, after defending a total of 210 in a match filled with focus and some great moments.. This result put England in a good spot in Group C, while Pakistan had to figure some things out, even though they had some good individual performances.

Toss, Conditions, and What it Meant

Pakistan Under-19s won the toss and chose to field first at the Takashinga Sports Club. The pitch looked dry but had something for bowlers who were patient and consistent. With the Men’s Under-19 World Cup putting a lot of importance on run rate and staying hot, both teams knew how important it was to start strong. England wanted to keep doing what they were doing with a well-rounded team, and Pakistan was counting on their strong bowling and solid middle order.

England Under-19s Innings: Tough Going

England Under-19s scored 210 in 46.5 overs, which didn’t seem like a lot but ended up being enough. The innings was built on partnerships instead of big hitting, which showed they were mature and understood the conditions.

Ben Dawkins got them off to a good start, scoring 33 off 38 balls. When he got out at 55 for two, England slowed down, and Pakistan saw a chance. Joseph Moores and Ben Mayes couldn’t turn their starts into bigger scores, stopping England from speeding up early on.

The most important part of England’s innings was from captain Thomas Rew and Caleb Falconer. Falconer’s 66 from 73 balls was the key. He played calmly, rotating the strike and hitting the bad balls. He hit three fours and two sixes, but more than that, he was in control and made good choices. He kept the innings together as wickets kept falling around him.

Ralphie Albert added a useful 25, and the lower order did just enough to get England past 200. Extras helped too, with Pakistan giving away 18 runs through wides and no-balls, which ended up mattering.

Pakistan Under-19 Bowling: Good but Not Good Enough

Pakistan Under-19s bowled well, especially Ahmed Hussain and Abdul Subhan. Ahmed Hussain was the best bowler, taking three wickets for 38 runs in his 10 overs. His ability to change pace and stay accurate bothered England’s middle order.

Abdul Subhan supported him, taking two wickets for just 24 runs in 7.5 overs, adding pressure in the middle. Ali Raza also bowled well, only giving up 36 runs in his 10 overs and taking two wickets.

But Pakistan couldn’t keep the pressure on the whole time. Usman Khan bowled a bad over, and some mistakes in the field let England rebuild when they were struggling. In a low-scoring World Cup game, those things can decide the game.

Pakistan Under-19s Chase: Fight and Fall

Chasing 211, Pakistan Under-19s needed a good start, but early wickets put them behind. England’s bowlers used the conditions well, making Pakistan 34 for three in the first few overs. Alex Green and James Minto were good, getting the ball to move and bowling tight.

Farhan Yousaf, the Pakistan captain, played a great innings. His 65 off 86 balls was a captain’s innings, with three fours and four sixes. Farhan tried to hold the chase together while giving the strike to others, but he didn’t get enough help, which made it tough.

Ahmed Hussain and Huzaifa Ahsan added a few runs, but England’s bowlers made sure nothing worked for long. When Farhan Yousaf got out at 144, the chase was over. Pakistan ended up being bowled out for 173 in 46.3 overs, losing by 37 runs.

England Under-19 Bowling: A Team Effort

England’s bowling was good because they worked together. James Minto bowled well, taking two wickets for 23 runs in nine overs, including a maiden. His control in the middle overs stopped Pakistan from scoring.

Alex Green also did well, finishing with two wickets for 21 runs. Manny Lumsden and Ralphie Albert took wickets at good times, and Farhan Ahmed kept things tight. The pressure from England made sure Pakistan never got close.

Player of the Match: Caleb Falconer

Caleb Falconer earned the Player of the Match for his calm 66. In a game where batting was hard, his innings stood out. Falconer showed why he is seen as one of England’s most good Under-19 players.

Controversies and Things People Talked About

The match was mostly fair, but there were a few things that came up. Pakistan fans wondered about the team’s shot choices during the chase, especially in the middle overs when they should have been playing it safe. Some talked about field placements and if Pakistan should have attacked Falconer more when he was rebuilding England’s innings.

England was a little worried about the number of extras they gave away during Pakistan’s innings, but it didn’t change the result. The match was free from bad calls, and both sides played with discipline.

What it Means

This win gave England Under-19s two important points and a run rate of 0.740, putting them at the top of Group C. It was a good start to their Men’s Under-19 World Cup campaign, and it showed they can defend decent scores by playing smart cricket.

Pakistan Under-19s now knows what they need to work on, especially building partnerships and dealing with pressure when chasing runs. Even though they lost, Farhan Yousaf and Ahmed Hussain did well, which gives them something to build on for their next games against Scotland and Zimbabwe.

In Conclusion

The England U19 vs Pakistan Under-19 Group C match in Harare was a classic Under-19 World Cup game that came down to discipline, patience, and individual plays. England’s all-around game won them the 37-run victory, and Pakistan has to think about what went wrong.

As the tournament goes on, this match will be remembered as England Under-19s making a statement early, and as a reminder that in youth cricket, staying calm and working together is more important than talent. Both teams will keep going, but Harare saw a performance that could decide what happens in Group C in the 2026 Men’s Under-19 World Cup.