U19 World Cup: Pakistan win toss, elect to field first against Zimbabwe

HARARE, JAN 22 /DNA/ : Pakistan have won the toss and opted to field first against Zimbabwe in the crucial Group C match of the ICC Men’s U19 World Cup 2026 here at the Takashinga Sports Club on Thursday.

Playing XIs

Pakistan: Sameer Minhas, Ali Hassan Baloch, Usman Khan, Ahmed Hussain, Farhan Yousaf (c), Huzaifa Ahsan, Hamza Zahoor (w), Abdul Subhan, Momin Qamar, Mohammad Sayyam and Ali Raza.

Zimbabwe: Nathaniel Hlabangana, Kupakwashe Muradzi (w), Kian Blignaut, Dhruv Patel, Simbarashe Mudzengerere (c), Brandon Senzere, Michael Blignaut, Leeroy Chiwaula, Tatenda Chimugoro, Panashe Mazai and Shelton Mazvitorera.

Head-to-head

Pakistan and Zimbabwe have come face-to-face 19 times in Youth ODIs, with the former dominating the head-to-head record with 16 wickets, while the Chevrons managed to secure victory just once.

Matches: 19

Pakistan: 16

Zimbabwe: 1

No Result: 2