England Dominates Pakistan in U19 World Cup Victory
England claimed a decisive victory against Pakistan in the ICC Men’s Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2026. This match took place at Takashinga Sports Club, marking a strong start for England in the tournament.
Match Summary: England vs. Pakistan
The match resulted in a 37-run victory for England. After winning the toss and choosing to bat first, England managed to score 210 runs before being all out. In response, Pakistan was bowled out for 173 runs in 46.3 overs, failing to chase down the target of 211.
Key Performers
- England’s Batting:
- Caleb Falconer was the standout performer with 66 runs off 73 balls.
- Ralphie Albert contributed 25 runs to stabilize the innings.
- England struggled initially but recovered thanks to key partnerships.
- Pakistan’s Bowling:
- Ahmed Hussain was the top bowler, claiming 3 wickets for 38 runs.
- Ali Raza, Momin Qamar, and Abdul Subhan each took 2 wickets.
- Pakistan’s Batting:
- Farhan Yousuf played a crucial innings with 65 runs off 86 balls.
- He formed a significant partnership with Abdul Subhan for the seventh wicket.
- Despite efforts from Yousuf, Pakistan’s batting order collapsed under pressure.
Match Progression
England began their innings steadily, with openers Ben Dawkins and Joseph Moores setting a foundation. However, Pakistan struck back with crucial wickets, reducing England to 67 for 3. Caleb Falconer’s innings helped England recover to set a competitive total.
Pakistan’s chase started cautiously but quickly fell apart. opener Sameer Minhas and Mohammad Shayan were dismissed early, leaving Pakistan struggling at 23 for 2. Despite efforts from Farhan Yousuf, England’s disciplined bowling kept the pressure constant.
Next Steps in the Tournament
This victory provided England with valuable momentum heading into the rest of the U19 World Cup. Meanwhile, Pakistan will need to regroup and focus on their upcoming matches to keep their tournament hopes alive.
