Pakistan vs England Highlights, U19 World Cup 2026: England U19 beat Pakistan U19 by 37 runs

Ali Raza to Joe Moores, On a length, on middle, Joe Moores tucks it to square leg for a single. 

Umar Zaib to Joe Moores, On a length, around off, Joe Moores punches it a bit late toward to deep backward point for a single. 

Umar Zaib to Ben Dawkins, Back of a length, on off, Ben Dawkins looks to throw a punch but nicked on the inside edge onto short fine leg. Single taken. 

Umar Zaib to Ben Dawkins, Full-length delivery, on middle, angling in. Ben Dawkins uses his feet to walk down the track and flick it past the short mid-wicket fielder. The fielder tracks back and cuts it to two runs. 

Umar Zaib to Ben Dawkins, Back of a length, on off, Ben Dawkins dabs it to point for no runs. 

Umar Zaib to Ben Dawkins, On a length, on off, Ben Dawkins eases it to point. 

Umar Zaib to Joe Moores, Full, on off, Joe Moores pushes it short extra cover. The fielder fails to field it, but the mid off fielder moves to his right and covers it up. Single taken. 

Umar Zaib to Joe Moores, WIDE! Back of a length, angling it wide outside off, beyond the tramline. Joe Moores extends his arm and looks to slap it through cover but misses. 

Ali Raza to Ben Dawkins, On a length, on off, Ben Dawkins pushes it to cover. 

Ali Raza to Ben Dawkins, Back of a length, angling in, on off, Ben Dawkins rocks back and looks to defend it but gets beaten on the outside edge. 

Ali Raza to Ben Dawkins, FOUR! Oh, classy from Dawkins! Pitches it up, does Raza, just outside off, Ben Dawkins plants his front foot toward the delivery and slightly opens the face of the bat to drive it into the gap between the cover and point fielders for the boundary.  

Ali Raza to Joe Moores, Back of a length, just outside off, Joe Moores eases it to deep backward point for a single. 

Ali Raza to Joe Moores, On a length, on middle, Joe Moores brings his willow to his front, and defends it to the off side. 

Ali Raza to Joe Moores, Back of a length, angling away, just outside off, Joe Moores hangs back and punches it crisply, but straight to the cover-point fielder. 

Umar Zaib to Ben Dawkins, Back of a length, nips back, on middle, Ben Dawkins defends it down the track. 

Umar Zaib to Ben Dawkins, Good-length delivery, around the sixth stump, Ben Dawkins looks to drive it but gets the connection from the inner part of his bat to cover. 

Umar Zaib to Ben Dawkins, On a length, on off, Ben Dawkins dabs it away. 

Umar Zaib to Ben Dawkins, FOUR! England Under-19 really needed that boundary! Good-length delivery, outside off, Ben Dawkins plants his front foot forward, toward the delivery and punches it a bit uppishly to the right of the deep point fielder to get four more runs. 

Umar Zaib to Ben Dawkins, Pitches it up, does Zaib, on leg, Ben Dawkins flicks it to the right of the square leg fielder and gets a couple of runs. 

Umar Zaib to Joe Moores, On a length, angling away, Joe Moores punches it to deep point for a single. 

Ali Raza to Ben Dawkins, On a hard length, around the sixth stump. Ben Dawkins looks to drill it through, but the ball skids low and beats the under edge of the willow. All Dawkins can do is smile on that one. 

Ali Raza to Ben Dawkins, On a length, on off, Ben Dawkins fends it down. 

Ali Raza to Ben Dawkins, Back of a length, outside off, Ben Dawkins looks to punch it away but misses on the outside edge. 

Ali Raza to Ben Dawkins, FOUR! STREAKY! Back of a length, just outside off, Ben Dawkins throws his hands at it to punch it into the gap between cover and point, but gets nicked on the inside edge and the ball bounces away toward the deep fine leg fence for four runs. 

Ali Raza to Ben Dawkins, Huge appeal for LBW, but no, says the umpire! Full-length delivery, angling in, on middle and leg, Ben Dawkins looks to push it through cover, but the delivery sneaks past the inside edge and hits the pad. It seems the ball is shaping down the leg side. 

Ali Raza to Ben Dawkins, On a length, on off, Ben Dawkins dabs it down. 

Umar Zaib to Joe Moores, Excellent keeping from Hamza Zahoor! This is much fuller, just behind the yorker length, around leg. Joe Moores yet again misses his flick and wears on the pad. The ball zips to the right of the keeper, but Zahoor dives and makes a crucial stop. 

Umar Zaib to Joe Moores, Play and a miss! On a length, pitching it just outside off and angling it away. Joe Moores prods and attempts to drive it through cover, but gets misses on the outside edge. 

Umar Zaib to Ben Dawkins, On a length, around off, Ben Dawkins pushes it into the gap between cover and point and sprints to get a quick single. 

Umar Zaib to Joe Moores, Much fuller, around leg, Joe Moores looks to flick it but misses and it thumps the pad. The ball rolls to short fine leg and the batter takes a leg bye. Strong appeal for LBW from the young lads of Pakistan, but that's clearly pitched outside leg. 

Umar Zaib to Joe Moores, Zaib scoots from over the wicket and angles it away from the left-hander, just outside off, Joe Moores strides out and pushes it to cover. 

Umar Zaib to Joe Moores, Full-length delivery, on off, Joe Moores lunges and defends it to the cover region. 

Umar Zaib to take the other new ball.

Ali Raza to Ben Dawkins, On a length, on off, Ben Dawkins pushes it to cover. 5 runs coming off from the first over of this contest!

Ali Raza to Ben Dawkins, BEATEN! On a hard length, angling in, just outside off and nips it away from the batter. Ben Dawkins defends it inside the line of the delivery and gets beaten on the outside edge. Appeal from the bowler for caught behind, but the umpire shakes his head. 

Ali Raza to Ben Dawkins, On a length, around off, Ben Dawkins leans on the delivery and pats it to cover. 

Ali Raza to Ben Dawkins, Back of a length, outside off, Ben Dawkins looks to push it away but misses. 

Ali Raza to Ben Dawkins, WIDE! On a length, but angles it down the leg side, Ben Dawkins looks to flick but misses. 

Ali Raza to Ben Dawkins, FOUR! Excellent timing on that shot! Raza pitches it fuller again, around the pads of the batter, spraying it down the leg side. Ben Dawkins brings his willow to the front of his pad and rolls the wrists to flick it. The ball races away and beats the deep fine leg fielder, who dives to his right but couldn't save the boundary. 

Ali Raza to Ben Dawkins, Ali Raza steams from over the wicket and pitches it fuller, just outside off, Ben Dawkins pushes it to cover. 

Done with the pre-match formalities! Pakistan Under-19 players spread out from the huddle and take up the fielding spots. Also, special credit to the ground staff here. There was a lot of rain, but they have used sawdust to get the outfield ready for a timely start. Ben Dawkins and Joe Moores are the two openers for England Under-19. Ali Raza has the new ball in hand and is raring to go. Let's play...

We are not far away from the start of the game, but before that, the players from both sides make their way out to the middle and line up for their respective field positions. It will be England's first followed by that of Pakistan.

Farhan Ahmed of England Under-19 also shared a few words. He says that it is great to be back and the preparation has been great with this team. Mentions that captaining the side in the Caribbean has helped him gain good experience, and they have a well-balanced side. Ends by saying that he just wants to contribute to the team's success.

Ali Raza of Pakistan Under-19 is up for a quick chat. He says that this is the stage where a player starts his journey. Adds that he is excited to be part of it once again. Mentions that they missed out in the semi-final last time, but this time want to go all the way. Says he has worked hard to improve his skills and is looking forward to the challenges ahead.

PITCH REPORT - Tino Mayowo says that the outfield is a bit wet, despite of the soil of Takashinga has the ability to soak ample amount of water, but he also says that the conditions are improving. Now Andy Flower brings the attention is on the track and starts off saying that the deck is hard and dry, therefore it will provide some bounce and the new ball will offer some swing with the help of the wind.

Thomas Rew, the captain of England Under-19, says that they would have bowled first and hopes the weather stays away. Adds they won the first two warm-up games but also had a good week of practice before this game and are ready to take down Pakistan. Says that they excited and the team is in a good spot. Ends by saying that they have two spinners who can bat as well, and a couple of fiery fast bowlers.