The ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026, Match 19, is scheduled for January 22.
The Zimbabwe U19 vs Pakistan U19 is part of Group C of the tournament.
Zimbabwe U19 Cricket VS Pakistan U19 Match Details
Date: 22 January 2026
Time: 1:00 PM local time (Harare)
Venue: Takashinga Sports Club, Harare
Fixture Format: ODI (50 Overs)
Summary of what has happened leading up to the clash:
Pakistan U19 had a loss against England U19 in their tournament opener, a result that stirred headlines for its dramatic moments. Zimbabwe U19 have been competing in warm-up and earlier fixtures but haven’t posted a widely reported tournament win yet.
Zimbabwe vs Pakistan Under-19 Cricket Team Pitch & Weather Report
The pitch is balanced but competitive; it offers something for both batters and bowlers. Early on, seamers can get movement with the new ball before it settles into a batting-friendly surface. As the innings progress, spinners may come into play once the pitch softens.
Generally, the weather in Harare around this time can be unstable, with rain chances peaking later in the day.
Teams & Players to Watch Out For!
Zimbabwe Under-19 Matches, Star Players to watch out for!
Dhruv Patel, Kupakwashe Muradzi, and Leeroy Chiwaula.
Pakistan Under-19 Team, Key Players to watch out for!
Abdul Subhan, Usman Khan, Umar Zaib, and Ali Raza.
Zimbabwe vs Pakistan Under-19 : Head-to-Head and Form
Zimbabwe U19 haven’t registered as many wins in head-to-head encounters against Pakistan U19 at major U19 events.
Between these U19 sides, Pakistan Under-19s hold the edge with more wins historically when they’ve faced each other in official youth ODIs, particularly in past tournaments.
Winning tips & predictions by Chaska Bhai
Zimbabwe vs Pakistan Under-19 prediction: Pakistan U19 team (predicted winner)
The Pakistan U19 team has shown better recent form and consistency, including strong wins in warm-up and tournament matches. On a balanced surface, Pakistan U19’s seam attack and middle-order stability could prove decisive, especially if Zimbabwe loses early wickets.
Cricket fans & savvy cricket bettors should keep these aspects in mind by favouring their winning outcome for the Zimbabwe vs Pakistan U19 ICC World Cup.
- Look toward Pakistan U19 top-order or middle-order batters, who have shown consistency under pressure.
- Zimbabwe U19 have struggled against quality pace, so Pakistan U19 bowlers in the powerplay are worth backing.
- Zimbabwe U19 needs a big powerplay with the bat to stay competitive. If that doesn’t happen, momentum swings fast.
