Pakistan cruised to a commanding four-wicket win over Scotland in the ICC Men’s U19 World Cup 2026, powered by Usman Khan’s classy half-century and a disciplined bowling display.
Pakistan stamped their authority on the tournament with a clinical victory, reaching 188 for 4 in 43.1 overs to secure their first win of the U19 World Cup 2026. Openers Ali Hassan Baloch and Sameer Minhas laid a solid 43-run foundation inside the first 10 overs, ensuring a steady start.
Scotland struck back through off-spinner Ollie Jones, who dismissed Ali Hassan for 15 and trapped Sameer Minhas lbw for 28 off 30 balls, which included three crisp boundaries. Pakistan slumped to 48-2 in just 11.1 overs, briefly ceding momentum to the visitors.
Important two points gained 🏏
Pakistan U19 claim a convincing six-wicket win over Scotland U19 🙌#PAKvSCO | #U19WorldCup | #PakistanFutureStars pic.twitter.com/rPA81X1YEG
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) January 19, 2026
However, Ahmed Hussain and Usman Khan orchestrated a match-defining 111-run partnership for the third wicket. The duo batted with composure, rotating the strike with precision and blunting the Scottish attack. Usman reached a polished half-century off 59 balls, guiding Pakistan to 124-2 after 31 overs.
The partnership ended in the 39th over when Usman was dismissed for 75 off 85 balls, featuring five fours and two sixes. With Pakistan at 159-3, only 29 runs were needed. Ahmed Hussain anchored the chase with 47 runs, falling just as the target neared, before captain Farhan Yousaf sealed the win with a boundary, despite tight spells from Scotland in the final overs.
Usman Khan is the player of the match against Scotland U19 for his innings of 7️⃣5️⃣ 🌟#PAKvSCO | #PakistanFutureStars | #U19WorldCup pic.twitter.com/BC5nO21ApF
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) January 19, 2026
Earlier, Pakistan, having won the toss and elected to bowl, restricted Scotland to 187 in 47.1 overs. Pace spearhead Ali Raza set the tone with a fiery opening spell, removing Theo Robinson (4) and Max Chaplin (2) in the first over, leaving Scotland reeling at 12-2.
Rory Grant and captain Thomas Knight attempted a revival with a 47-run stand, but Pakistan’s bowlers maintained relentless pressure. Knight top-scored with a gritty 37 off 72 balls, while Ollie Jones added 30. A late surge from Manu Saraswat (25) and Finlay Jones (33) offered fleeting hope, but Scotland eventually succumbed to a lower-order collapse.
