The ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 match 12 is scheduled for January 19th.
The Pakistan vs Scotland U19 is part of Group C of the tournament.
Group C Teams
- Pakistan U19
- England U19
- Scotland U19
- Zimbabwe U19
Pakistan vs Scotland Under-19 Match Details
Date: 19 January 2026
Time: Around 1:00 PM IST (9:30 AM local Harare time)
Venue: Takashinga Sports Club, Harare, Zimbabwe
Fixture Format: ODI (50 Overs)
Summary of what has happened leading up to the clash:
Scotland’s first official group match was washed out due to rain against Zimbabwe U19, meaning neither team got a result. In a pre-tournament warm-up, Scotland had a rain-affected match against Bangladesh U19, where they were 122/9 when play was halted.
Pakistan U19: lost the opening match to England, chasing a win today.
Scotland U19: first group game washed out, aiming for a first points-earning result.
Pakistan vs Scotland Under-19 Pitch & Weather Report
Rain/thunderstorms are likely around midday to afternoon, so there’s a chance of interruptions or delays during the match. Unsettled skies with possible rain, so stoppages are possible.
The surface at Takashinga usually offers a balanced contest between bat and ball, with a bit of assistance for pace bowlers early on. Bowlers can extract some bounce and movement, especially in the morning.
Teams & Players to Watch Out For!
Pakistan U19, Star Players to watch out for!
Farhan Yousaf, Sameer Minhas, Ahmed Hussain, and Usman Khan.
.Scotland U19, Key Players to watch out for!
Thomas Knight, Rory Grant, and Olly Pillinger.
Pakistan vs Scotland Under-19 : Head-to-Head and Form
Pakistan U19 and Scotland U19 have met multiple times historically, largely at Under-19 World Cups.
Records show Pakistan has a perfect head-to-head record in World Cup clashes vs Scotland U19 (no losses). Scotland’s form in recent U19 World Cups has been tough; in previous editions (e.g., 2024/ earlier), they struggled to qualify past group stages.
Winning tips & predictions by Chaska Bhai
Pakistan vs Scotland U19 prediction: Pakistan U19 team (predicted winner)
Pakistan U19 are heavy favorite to win the match based on form, head-to-head history, and expert projections. Most prediction models and odds give Pakistan a very high probability of victory (around ~90% or more) over Scotland in this match.
Cricket fans & savvy cricket bettors should keep these aspects in mind by favouring their winning outcome for Pakistan vs Scotland U19 cricket team ICC World Cup.
- Middle-Overs Control: Watch how Pakistan manages overs 15–35. Tight bowling and controlled run flow often decide U19 matches.
- Toss Impact: Bowling first can be advantageous due to early movement and possible weather influence. Toss results can strengthen pre-match expectations.
- Early Overs Matter: Pakistan’s pace attack is most effective with the new ball. If Scotland loses early wickets, the match can tilt quickly in Pakistan’s favour.
