Pakistan U19 Ready for ICC U19 World Cup with Stellar Preparations in Harare

On Sunday, January 25, 2026, Pakistan’s Under-19 cricket team participated in a training session at Takashinga Cricket Club in Harare. The session was led by head coach Shahid Anwar and featured players from the team under scenario-based match practices where batters and bowlers were assigned different targets.

Pakistan will continue their training schedule at the same venue on Monday, before commencing their Super Six campaign with an opening fixture against New Zealand at Harare Sports Club on Tuesday, January 27. Their second and final contest in the Super Six stage will take place at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on Sunday, February 1.

The Pakistani U19 team finished as runners-up in Group ‘C’ after defeating Scotland (by six wickets) and Zimbabwe (by eight wickets). They lost to England by a margin of 37 runs. England topped the group with three wins, while Zimbabwe came third but also qualified for the Super Six stage.

Current fielding coach Mansoor Amjad discussed their strong showing in fielding: “Our fielding standards have been very encouraging. The number of catches taken and the ability to save valuable runs reflect significant improvements by our players. Before the start of the World Cup, we collectively decided to build a strong fielding culture based on fearlessness and complete focus.”

Amjad continued, “The players are naturally skilled but also eager to improve; they regularly discuss areas needing development and respond positively to feedback, which has translated into improved performances on the field.”

Mansoor Amjad highlighted some standout performances: Ahmed Hussain, Farhan Yousaf, Usman Khan, Hamza Zahoor (as wicketkeeper), and Sameer Minhas have all been exceptional.

The 15-member squad comprises:
– Captain: Farhan Yousaf
– Vice-Captain: Usman Khan
– Players: Abdul Subhan, Ahmed Hussain, Ali Hasan Baloch, Ali Raza, Daniyal Ali Khan, Hamza Zahoor (wicketkeeper), Huzaifa Ahsan, Momin Qamar, Mohammad Sayyam, Mohammad Shayan (wicketkeeper), Niqab Shafiq, Sameer Minhas, and Umar Zaib
– Non-traveling reserves: Abdul Qadir, Farhanullah, Hassan Khan, Ibtisam Azhar, and Mohammad Huzaifa

Support staff includes:
– Manager/Mentor: Sarfaraz Ahmed
– Head Coach/Batting Coach: Shahid Anwar
– Bowling Coach: Rao Iftikhar
– Fielding Coach: Mansoor Amjad
– Trainer: Abrar Ahmed
– Media Manager: Syed Nazir Ahmed
– Doctor: Dr Ali Aun
– Physiotherapist: Ubaidullah
– Analyst: Ali Hamza

**ICC U19 World Cup Pakistan Fixtures:**

– 16 January: England beat Pakistan by 37 runs at Takashinga Sports Club, Harare.
– 19 January: Pakistan beat Scotland by six wickets at Takashinga Sports Club, Harare
– 22 January: Pakistan beat Zimbabwe by eight wickets at Takashinga Sports Club, Harare
– 27 January: Super Six match 1 (Pakistan v New Zealand) at Harare Sports Club, Harare.
– 1 February: Super Six match 2 (Pakistan v India) at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
– 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