The ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 is set to kick off on January 15, with Zimbabwe and Namibia sharing hosting duties for the 50-over tournament.
The 16-team event will run until February 6, promising an exciting showcase of young cricketing talent.
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Pakistan, champions of the 2004 and 2006 editions, will open their campaign against England on January 16 at Takashinga Sports Club in Harare.
The team enters the tournament on the back of two recent titles, having defeated India by 191 runs to win the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup in Dubai and overcome hosts Zimbabwe by nine wickets to claim the U19 tri-series trophy in Harare.
Where to Watch ICC U19 World Cup 2026 in Pakistan
Television viewers in Pakistan can catch all the action live on PTV Sports, while digital streaming will be available via Tamasha, and Tapmad.
Pakistan U19 Squad for World Cup 2026:
The group stage of the tournament will feature 24 matches over ten days, starting with India and USA facing off at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo.
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Matches in Zimbabwe will rotate between Queens Sports Club, Harare Sports Club, and Takashinga Sports Club, while Namibia’s matches will be held at the Namibia Cricket Ground and HP Oval in Windhoek.
Each country will host 12 group-stage matches.
The Super Sixes stage will also be split between Zimbabwe and Namibia.
All knockout matches, including the semi-finals and final, will take place in Zimbabwe.
The semi-finals are scheduled for February 3 at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo and February 4 at Harare Sports Club, with the final set for February 6 at Harare Sports Club.
Pakistan’s ICC U19 World Cup 2026 Fixtures:
| Dates | Fixtures | Venues |
|---|---|---|
| 16 January 2026 | Pakistan vs England | Takashinga Sports Club, Harare |
| 19 January 2026 | Pakistan vs Scotland | Takashinga Sports Club, Harare |
| 22 January 2026 | Zimbabwe vs Pakistan | Takashinga Sports Club, Harare |
| 24 January – 1 February 2026 | Super 6 matches | Various venues |
| 3 February 2026 | First Semi-final | Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo |
| 4 February 2026 | Second Semi-final | Harare Sports Club, Harare |
| 6 February 2026 | Final | Harare Sports Club, Harare |
Like the last edition, a TV umpire will be present for all matches, but DRS will not be available in the tournament.
Pakistan’s U19 side will look to continue their winning streak and make a strong statement on the world stage as the World Cup approaches.
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Pakistan squad for Uner-19 World Cup:
Farhan Yousaf (captain), Usman Khan (vice-captain), Abdul Subhan, Ahmed Hussain, Ali Hasan Baloch, Ali Raza, Daniyal Ali Khan, Hamza Zahoor (wk), Huzaifa Ahsan, Momin Qamar, Mohammad Sayyam, Mohammad Shayan (wk), Niqab Shafiq, Sameer Minhas and Umar Zaib
