ICC U19 World Cup 2026 Live Score: Pakistan vs New Zealand

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Jan 27, 2026, 13:09:44 IST

We are done with the national anthems. The two umpires and players make their way out to the middle. It will be Marco Alpe and Hugo Bogue to open the innings for New Zealand. Ali Raza has the new ball in hand, and he is raring to go. Alpe to face the first ball. Here we go!

PITCH REPORT - Niall O'Brien is pitchside. Shares that it is nice and sunny with the maximum temperature expected to touch 32 degrees. Says that the outfield looks outstanding and we are on pitch number three. Tino Mawayo joins him, and he calls the strip an absolute belter. Informs that historically, pitch three has been the best of the lot here. Tino observes a nice and even covering of thin grass. He spots a few cracks and says that the surface is dry, but everything points towards this being a proper batting surface.

Competition for semi-final slots is fierce, as only two teams from each Super Six group can advance. Group 2 also features India, England, Zimbabwe, and Bangladesh.

Both Pakistan and New Zealand are playing their first Super Six match

New Zealand U19 (Playing XI): Marco Alpe(w), Hugo Bogue, Tom Jones(c), Snehith Reddy, Jacob Cotter, Brandon Matzopoulos, Jaskaran Sandhu, Callum Samson, Mason Clarke, Hunter Shore, Luke Harrison

Pakistan U19 (Playing XI): Sameer Minhas, Hamza Zahoor(w), Usman Khan, Ahmed Hussain, Farhan Yousaf(c), Huzaifa Ahsan, Mohammad Shayan, Abdul Subhan, Momin Qamar, Mohammad Sayyam, Ali Raza

The skipper of New Zealand - Tom Jones feels it is a good wicket and is happy to bat first. Mentions that the team had a travel day and arrived in Harare yesterday, followed by a solid training session under full sunshine. Jones says there is full belief within the group and that the players back their skills to deliver in this contest.

Pakistan U19 have won the toss and have opted to field

The skipper of Pakistan - Farhan Yousaf says the pitch looks good for the bowlers and wants his attack to make the most of the conditions on offer. He adds that the boys have been doing really well as a unit, with a special mention for the fielding effort, which he feels has been outstanding. Farhan says he is proud of the way the team has gone about its work so far. Informs that they have made one change with Mohammad Shayan coming in for Ali Hasan Baloch.

New Zealand Under-19 (Playing XI) - Marco Alpe (WK), Hugo Bogue, Tom Jones (C), Snehith Reddy, Jacob Cotter, Brandon Matzopoulos (In for Aryan Mann), Jaskaran Sandhu, Callum Samson, Mason Clarke, Hunter Shore (In for Flynn Morey) and Luke Harrison (In for Selwin Sanjay).

Pakistan Under-19 (Playing XI) - Sameer Minhas, Hamza Zahoor (WK), Usman Khan, Ahmed Hussain, Farhan Yousaf (C), Huzaifa Ahsan, Mohammad Shayan (In for Ali Hasan Baloch), Abdul Subhan, Momin Qamar, Mohammad Sayyam and Ali Raza. 

TOSS - The flip of the coin lands in favour of Pakistan Under-19, and they have elected to BOWL first.