Farhan Yousuf will continue as captain, while Usman Khan will serve as vice-captain.
Tri-Nation Series in Zimbabwe
The tri-nation series will be held in Zimbabwe from December 25 to January 6, featuring Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Zimbabwe. Pakistan is expected to play at least four matches, with the final scheduled for January 6. The series will serve as a key preparation platform for Pakistan’s young cricketers ahead of the ICC Under-19 World Cup.
ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026
Following the tri-nation series, the ICC Under-19 World Cup will take place from January 15 to February 6 in Namibia and Zimbabwe, with all matches played in the 50-over format. This tournament will provide a global stage for emerging talent to compete against the best young cricketers from around the world.
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Pakistan Under-19 Squad 2026
The Pakistan Under-19 squad features one change from previous selections, with Omar Zaib replacing Mohammad Huzifa. The full squad is:
- Farhan Yousuf (Captain)
- Usman Khan (Vice-Captain)
- Abdul Subhan
- Ahmed Hussain
- Ali Hassan Baloch
- Ali Raza
- Daniyal Ali Khan
- Hamza Zahoor
- Huzifa Ahsan
- Omar Zaib
- Momin Qamar
- Mohammad Siyyam
- Mohammad Shayan
- Naqab Shafiq
- Sameer Minhas
Preparation and Goals
The team will commence training and practice sessions ahead of the tri-nation series, focusing on building momentum and team cohesion. Coaches and selectors are optimistic about the squad’s potential to perform strongly in both the tri-nation series and the ICC Under-19 World Cup, emphasizing skill development and strategic gameplay.
ICC U19 ODI World Cup 2026
The U19 World Cup is all set to begin with India vs USA on January 15, with Zimbabwe vs Scotland and Tanzania vs West Indies to follow on the same day.
All matches of the U19 Cricket World Cup start at 9:30 AM local time, which converts to 1:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
ICC U19 ODI World Cup 2026 cricket match list
|
January 15, Thursday |
USA vs India |
A |
Queens Sports Club |
1:00 PM |
|
January 15, Thursday |
Zimbabwe vs Scotland |
B |
Takashinga Sports Club |
1:00 PM |
|
January 15, Thursday |
Tanzania vs West Indies |
D |
HP Oval Namibia |
1:00 PM |
|
January 16, Friday |
Pakistan vs England |
B |
Takashinga Sports Club |
1:00 PM |
|
January 16, Friday |
Australia vs Ireland |
C |
Namibia Cricket Ground |
1:00 PM |
|
January 16, Friday |
Afghanistan vs South Africa |
D |
HP Oval Namibia |
1:00 PM |
|
January 17, Saturday |
India vs Bangladesh |
A |
Queens Sports Club |
1:00 PM |
|
January 17, Saturday |
Japan vs Sri Lanka |
C |
Namibia Cricket Ground |
1:00 PM |
|
January 18, Sunday |
New Zealand vs USA |
A |
Queens Sports Club |
1:00 PM |
|
January 18, Sunday |
England vs Zimbabwe |
B |
Takashinga Sports Club |
1:00 PM |
|
January 18, Sunday |
West Indies vs Afghanistan |
D |
HP Oval Namibia |
1:00 PM |
|
January 19, Monday |
Pakistan vs Scotland |
B |
Takashinga Sports Club |
1:00 PM |
|
January 19, Monday |
Sri Lanka vs Ireland |
C |
Namibia Cricket Ground |
1:00 PM |
|
January 19, Monday |
South Africa vs Tanzania |
D |
HP Oval Namibia |
1:00 PM |
|
January 20, Tuesday |
Bangladesh vs New Zealand |
A |
Queens Sports Club |
1:00 PM |
|
January 20, Tuesday |
Australia vs Japan |
C |
Namibia Cricket Ground |
1:00 PM |
|
January 21, Wednesday |
England vs Scotland |
B |
Takashinga Sports Club |
1:00 PM |
|
January 21, Wednesday |
Afghanistan vs Tanzania |
D |
HP Oval Namibia |
1:00 PM |
|
January 22, Thursday |
Zimbabwe vs Pakistan |
B |
Takashinga Sports Club |
1:00 PM |
|
January 22, Thursday |
Ireland vs Japan |
C |
Namibia Cricket Ground |
1:00 PM |
|
January 22, Thursday |
West Indies vs South Africa |
D |
HP Oval Namibia |
1:00 PM |
|
January 23, Friday |
Bangladesh vs USA |
A |
Takashinga Sports Club |
1:00 PM |
|
January 23, Friday |
Sri Lanka vs Australia |
C |
Namibia Cricket Ground |
1:00 PM |
|
January 24, Saturday |
India vs New Zealand |
A |
Queens Sports Club |
1:00 PM |
|
January 24, Saturday |
A4 vs D4 |
Classification |
HP Oval Namibia |
1:00 PM |
|
January 25, Sunday |
A1 vs D3 |
Super Six Group 1 (AD) |
Namibia Cricket Ground |
1:00 PM |
|
January 25, Sunday |
D2 vs A3 |
Super Six Group 1 (AD) |
HP Oval Namibia |
1:00 PM |
|
January 26, Monday |
B4 vs C4 |
Classification |
Harare Sports Club |
1:00 PM |
|
January 26, Monday |
C1 vs B2 |
Super Six Group 2 (BC) |
Queens Sports Club |
1:00 PM |
|
January 26, Monday |
D1 vs A2 |
Super Six Group 1 (AD) |
Namibia Cricket Ground |
1:00 PM |
|
January 27, Tuesday |
C2 vs B3 |
Super Six Group 2 (BC) |
Harare Sports Club |
1:00 PM |
|
January 27, Tuesday |
C3 vs B1 |
Super Six Group 2 (BC) |
Queens Sports Club |
1:00 PM |
|
January 28, Wednesday |
A1 vs D2 |
Super Six Group 1 (AD) |
Harare Sports Club |
1:00 PM |
|
January 29, Thursday |
D3 vs A2 |
Super Six Group 1 (AD) |
Queens Sports Club |
1:00 PM |
|
January 30, Friday |
D1 vs A3 |
Super Six Group 1 (AD) |
Harare Sports Club |
1:00 PM |
|
January 30, Friday |
B3 vs C1 |
Super Six Group 2 (BC) |
Queens Sports Club |
1:00 PM |
|
January 31, Saturday |
B2 vs C3 |
Super Six Group 2 (BC) |
Harare Sports Club |
1:00 PM |
|
February 1, Sunday |
B1 vs C2 |
Super Six Group 2 (BC) |
Queens Sports Club |
1:00 PM |
|
February 3, Tuesday |
Semi-final 1 |
Semi-final |
Queens Sports Club |
1:00 PM |
|
February 4, Wednesday |
Semi-final 2 |
Semi-final |
Harare Sports Club |
1:00 PM |
|
February 4, Wednesday |
Reserve day |
Semi-final |
Queens Sports Club |
1:00 PM |
|
February 5, Thursday |
Reserve day |
Semi-final |
Harare Sports Club |
1:00 PM |
|
February 6, Friday |
Final |
Final |
Harare Sports Club |
1:00 PM |
|
February 7, Saturday |
Reserve day |
Final |
Harare Sports Club |
1:00 PM |
