Dominant Pakistan beat New Zealand in U19 Super Six Clash

HARARE: Pakistan U-19 delivered a commanding performance to defeat New Zealand U-19 by eight wickets in their Super Six clash of the ICC Men’s U19 World Cup 2026 at Harare Sports Club on Tuesday.

Chasing a modest target of 111, Pakistan comfortably reached the total with 32.5 overs to spare, thanks to a composed knock of 76 by Sameer Minhas.

Despite losing Hamza Zahoor early with just 18 runs on the board, Minhas steadied the innings with a crucial 67-run partnership alongside Usman Khan, who contributed a patient 15.

After Luke Harrison broke the stand, Yousaf added a quick 11, while Minhas continued to anchor the chase, guiding Pakistan home without further trouble.

Earlier, Pakistan’s bowlers dismantled New Zealand’s batting lineup after putting them in to bat. The innings never recovered from an early blow when opener Marco William Alpe was dismissed for 2 by Ali Raza, leaving the Blackcaps struggling at 7-1.

A brief recovery came through a 48-run stand between Hugo Bogue (39 off 27) and captain Tom Jones (15), but Mohammad Sayyam and Subhan struck in quick succession to turn the game decisively. New Zealand collapsed from 59-2 to 67-7 under relentless pressure.

Subhan was the standout performer with the ball, claiming 4 wickets for 11 runs in 6.3 overs, while Ali Raza picked up three wickets.

Mohammad Sayyam and Momin Qamar chipped in with one wicket each as Pakistan sealed a dominant win.