Jan 27 (ABC) :Pakistan’s fast bowlers delivered a dominant performance as New Zealand were dismissed for 110 in the Super Six match of the ICC Men’s U19 World Cup 2026 at the Harare Sports Club on Tuesday, leaving Pakistan a target of 111 to win.
After opting to bat first, New Zealand suffered an early setback when opener Marco William Alpe was dismissed for two with only 11 runs on the board, as Ali Raza struck in the opening spell. Hugo Paul Bogue and captain Thomas Coney Jones then attempted to rebuild the innings, scoring quickly and adding 48 runs for the second wicket.
New Zealand appeared settled at 59-1 in the 8th over before Pakistan’s pace attack triggered a dramatic collapse. Bogue top-scored with 39 off 27 balls, including two sixes and seven fours, before falling to Mohammad Sayyam. Soon after, Jones was removed for 15 by Abdul Subhan.
The wickets continued to tumble as Snehith Reddy, Jacob Cotter, Jaskaran Sandhu and Brandon Matzopoulos were dismissed cheaply, reducing New Zealand to 67-7. Spinner Momin Qamar further dented the innings by dismissing Callum Samson after a brief stand with Mason Clarke.
Clarke and Hunter Shore managed to push the total past 100, but Abdul Subhan returned to break the partnership by removing Clarke for 17. Shore was run out for 13, bringing the New Zealand innings to an end in the 26th over.
Abdul Subhan was the standout performer for Pakistan, claiming four wickets for 11 runs in 6.3 overs. Ali Raza supported well with three wickets for 36, while Mohammad Sayyam and Momin Qamar took one wicket each.