Defending Under-19 Asia Cup champions Pakistan are set to face England in the opening fixture of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2026 on Friday at the Takashinga Sports Club in Harare.
The young Pakistani side enters the tournament in red hot form with a dominant tri-series win in Zimbabwe. Pakistan will be aiming to continue their winning run and add another major trophy to their collection. The team is also chasing history, as they look to secure their third ICC U19 World Cup title, having previously lifted the trophy in 2004 and 2006.
Fans in Pakistan won’t miss a moment of the young Shaheens’ U19 World Cup 2026 campaign, with live coverage available across several platforms. Matches will be broadcast on PTV Sports, while online viewers can stream the action through Myco, Tapmad, and Tamasha. Pakistan’s opening match against England is scheduled to start at 12:30 AM on Thursday, January 16.
How to Watch Pakistan vs England U19 World Cup 2026
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The 2026 ICC Men’s U19 Cricket World Cup is being jointly hosted by Namibia and Zimbabwe and will run from January 15 to February 6. Pakistan have been drawn into Group C of the 16-team tournament. After their opening clash against England, they will face Scotland on January 19 at the same venue, followed by their final group-stage match against hosts Zimbabwe on January 22.
The competition will move into the Super Six round from January 24 to February 1, with matches scheduled in Bulawayo and Harare. The top four teams from this stage will advance to the semi-finals, which will be held on February 3 and 4. The grand final is set to take place at the Harare Sports Club on February 6.
