The result handed Pakistan two crucial points.
Pakistan achieved a four-wicket victory over Scotland in the ICC Men’s U-19 World Cup 2026 on January 19, 2026.
The match was played at Takashinga Sports Club, where Pakistan successfully chased a modest target.
Usman Khan played a decisive role in the chase, scoring a composed half-century that anchored Pakistan’s first tournament victory.
Chasing 188, Pakistan reached the target at 188 for four in 43 overs.
The result handed Pakistan two crucial points and boosted confidence after earlier setbacks in the competition.
Openers Ali Hassan Baloch and Sameer Minhas provided a steady beginning, adding 43 runs inside the first 10 overs.
Their cautious approach helped Pakistan avoid early pressure and settle into the chase on a responsive batting surface.
Scotland found an opening through off-spinner Ollie Jones, who dismissed both openers in quick succession.
Ali Hassan was bowled for 15, while Sameer Minhas fell leg-before-wicket for 28 from 30 deliveries.
Pakistan briefly slipped to 42 for two, giving Scotland hope of triggering a collapse during the chase.
That momentum was halted by Ahmed Hussain and Usman Khan, who stitched together a vital 111 run partnership.
The pair showed patience and maturity, rotating the strike efficiently while punishing loose deliveries from Scottish bowlers.
Usman Khan reached his half-century from 59 balls, keeping Pakistan firmly on course after 30 overs.
He eventually departed for 75 from 85 balls, striking five boundaries and two towering sixes.
At that stage, Pakistan needed just 29 runs, with Ahmed Hussain continuing to hold one end steady.
Ahmed scored 47 valuable runs before falling with victory already within touching distance for his side.
Captain Farhan Yousaf finished the contest with a boundary, despite Scotland bowling a couple of disciplined final overs.
Earlier, Pakistan dominated with the ball after opting to field first, dismissing Scotland for 187.
Fast bowler Ali Raza struck immediately, removing Theo Robinson and Max Chaplin in the opening over.
Scotland attempted recovery through Rory Grant and captain Thomas Knight, who added 47 runs for the third wicket.
Knight top-scored with 37 from 72 balls, while Ollie Jones contributed a useful 30.
A late stand between Manu Saraswat and Finlay Jones briefly lifted Scotland’s total before a lower-order collapse.
Ali Raza finished with four wickets, supported well by spinner Momin Qamar, who claimed three crucial scalps.
Pakistan’s all-round performance underlined their potential in the U-19 tournament.
Cricket fans across the nation were thrilled with the win and eagerly await the team’s faceoff with Zimbabwe on January 22, 2026.
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