Pakistan U19 He got off to a strong start with the ball after electing to bowl first in front of him England U19 In the 4th match of group B ICC U-19 World Cup 2026. From the outset, the Pakistani bowlers maintained discipline with their lines and lengths, never allowing England to fully settle in the early stages of the innings.
That’s when the first breakthrough came Joseph Moore The team that set the tone for Pakistan’s bowling effort was dismissed with the score on 33. England tried to rebuild, but regular wickets ensured that the momentum remained firmly on the bowling side. Ben Dawkins England departed when they reached 55 and just 12 runs later, Ben Mayes He sent England back to the pavilion with three behind in the first 15 overs.
Ahmed Hussain’s brilliance on the field amazes the England captain
The decisive moment of the game came in the 20th game with the English captain’s final ball. Thomas Rew fell spectacularly. Face to face Abdul SubhanRew attempted a solid drive with a full delivery outside off stump. Although the timing was good, he couldn’t keep the ball on the ground.
Located at the back point, Ahmed Huseyn he reacted in an instant. Jumping sharply to his right, Hussain hit a stunning two-handed catch down the green. His immediate nod after completing the catch showed how much he was enjoying the moment, while his teammates rushed in to congratulate him on what was surely one of the catches of the tournament so far.
The dismissal rocked England as their captain’s wicket came at a crucial moment and halted any plans of consolidation through the middle overs.
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Pakistani bowlers are under pressure
After Rew’s dismissal, Pakistan continued to apply pressure with disciplined bowling and sharp fielding. The bowlers mixed the pace intelligently and made good use of the conditions, forcing the England batsmen to take risks. While England managed to rotate the strike and find the occasional boundary, the wicketkeepers at regular intervals ensured they could not form a commanding partnership.
From the 40-over mark, England reached 189/7, still looking for a strong finish to push the total towards a competitive score. With only a few wickets in hand, the onus shifted to the lower order to add quick runs at the death.
As the innings entered its final phase, England looked to accelerate and push their total past 200. However, Pakistan remained focused on picking up the remaining wickets to restrict England to a manageable score.
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