Zimbabwe Under-19 vs Pakistan Under-19 Commentary
ZIM-U19 vs PAK-U19 Match 19 Commentary - Harare (22 January 2026)

Zimbabwe Under-19
128-10 (35.5)
Match Ended
Pakistan Under-19 beat Zimbabwe Under-19 by 8 wickets

Pakistan Under-19
132-2 (26.2)

ZIM-U19 • 1st innings
128/10

PAK-U19 • 2nd innings
132/2
All
Overs
W
6s
4s
26.1
6
Michael Blignaut to Sameer Minhas
Six! Up, up and away! The batter has lofted this clean as a whistle and it has cleared the boundary.
26.2
6
Michael Blignaut to Sameer Minhas
Six! The go-to shot of many a batter against a spinner. Get down and play the slog sweep. This one has cleared the ropes.
25.1
0
Panashe Mazai to Ahmed Hussain
No run, the batter has just blocked that from the crease.
25.2
0
Panashe Mazai to Ahmed Hussain
No run, just a mere push. But no space for a run.
25.3
2
Panashe Mazai to Ahmed Hussain
2 runs, that is lofted away for a couple.
25.4
0
Panashe Mazai to Ahmed Hussain
No run, that is a cracking pull off the back foot, but for no run.
25.5
0
Panashe Mazai to Ahmed Hussain
No run, beaten! Lovely bowling as the batter is defeated all ends up.
25.6
0
Panashe Mazai to Ahmed Hussain
No run, that is flicked away but straight to the fielder.
Till Now Score: 120/2
(26 Overs)
A Hussain
24(53)
S Minhas
62(73)
P Mazai
10-1-36-1
Over 26 ·120 Runs
0
0
2
0
0
0
24.1
1
Michael Blignaut to Sameer Minhas
1 run, that is flicked off the back foot for a run.
24.2
0
Michael Blignaut to Ahmed Hussain
No run, that is punched off the back foot, but not in the gap.
24.3
0
Michael Blignaut to Ahmed Hussain
No run, a gentle push by the batter but cannot pierce the gap.
24.4
1
Michael Blignaut to Ahmed Hussain
1 run, that is flicked off the back foot for a run.
24.5
0
Michael Blignaut to Sameer Minhas
No run, the on drive comes out now. But doesn’t result in anything.
24.6
0
Michael Blignaut to Sameer Minhas
No run, the batter goes back in the crease to flick but cannot find the gap.
Till Now Score: 118/2
(25 Overs)
S Minhas
62(73)
A Hussain
22(47)
M Blignaut
9-0-26-1
Over 25 ·118 Runs
1
0
0
1
0
0
23.1
0
Panashe Mazai to Ahmed Hussain
No run, the batter has just blocked that from the crease.
23.2
1
Panashe Mazai to Ahmed Hussain
1 run, the cover drive is played for a run.
23.3
1
Panashe Mazai to Sameer Minhas
1 run, this is driven through the covers for a single.
23.4
0
Panashe Mazai to Ahmed Hussain
No run, just a mere push. But no space for a run.
23.5
1
Panashe Mazai to Ahmed Hussain
1 run, the batter plays the square cut. Fetches a single.
23.6
1
Panashe Mazai to Sameer Minhas
1 run, the batter comes forward and plays an off drive for a run.
Till Now Score: 116/2
(24 Overs)
S Minhas
61(70)
A Hussain
21(44)
P Mazai
9-1-34-1
Over 24 ·116 Runs
0
1
1
0
1
1
22.1
0
Michael Blignaut to Sameer Minhas
No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.
22.2
1
Michael Blignaut to Sameer Minhas
1 run, this is driven through the covers for a single.
22.3
1
Michael Blignaut to Ahmed Hussain
1 run, that is punched off the back foot for a single.
22.4
2
Michael Blignaut to Sameer Minhas
2 runs, the cover drive is played for a couple of runs.
22.5
2
Michael Blignaut to Sameer Minhas
2 runs, this is driven through the covers for a couple.
22.6
0
Michael Blignaut to Sameer Minhas
No run, the batter has just blocked that from the crease.
Till Now Score: 112/2
(23 Overs)
S Minhas
59(68)
A Hussain
19(40)
M Blignaut
8-0-24-1
Over 23 ·112 Runs
0
1
1
2
2
0
21.1
0
Panashe Mazai to Ahmed Hussain
No run, the batter goes back in the crease to flick but cannot find the gap.
21.2
0
Panashe Mazai to Ahmed Hussain
No run, the batter goes back in the crease to flick but cannot find the gap.
21.3
0
Panashe Mazai to Ahmed Hussain
No run, the batter has just blocked that from the crease.
21.4
0
Panashe Mazai to Ahmed Hussain
No run, the batter has just blocked that from the crease.
21.5
0
Panashe Mazai to Ahmed Hussain
No run, that is flicked away but straight to the fielder.
21.6
1WD
Panashe Mazai to Ahmed Hussain
Wide! Play and a miss! The batter wasn't quite sure how to play that one.
21.6
2
Panashe Mazai to Ahmed Hussain
2 runs, the batter drives this straight back past the bowler for a couple of runs.
Till Now Score: 106/2
(22 Overs)
A Hussain
18(39)
S Minhas
54(63)
P Mazai
8-1-30-1
Over 22 ·106 Runs
0
0
0
0
0
1WD
2
20.1
1
Michael Blignaut to Ahmed Hussain
1 run, the batter comes forward and plays an off drive for a run.
20.2
0
Michael Blignaut to Sameer Minhas
No run, that is flicked away but straight to the fielder.
20.3
0
Michael Blignaut to Sameer Minhas
No run, that is driven through the covers, but it is a dot ball.
20.4
0
Michael Blignaut to Sameer Minhas
No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.
20.5
0
Michael Blignaut to Sameer Minhas
No run, that is punched off the back foot, but not in the gap.
20.6
0
Michael Blignaut to Sameer Minhas
No run, that is flicked away but straight to the fielder.
Till Now Score: 103/2
(21 Overs)
S Minhas
54(63)
A Hussain
16(33)
M Blignaut
7-0-18-1
Over 21 ·103 Runs
1
0
0
0
0
0
19.1
0
Panashe Mazai to Ahmed Hussain
No run, a gentle push by the batter but cannot pierce the gap.
19.2
1
Panashe Mazai to Ahmed Hussain
1 run, the batter goes back in the crease and flicks it away through square leg for a single.
19.3
0
Panashe Mazai to Sameer Minhas
No run, that is punched off the back foot, but not in the gap.
19.4
0
Panashe Mazai to Sameer Minhas
No run, that is punched off the back foot, but not in the gap.
19.5
1
Panashe Mazai to Sameer Minhas
1 run, the batter comes forward and plays an off drive for a run.
19.6
1
Panashe Mazai to Ahmed Hussain
1 run, that is flicked off the back foot for a run.
Till Now Score: 102/2
(20 Overs)
A Hussain
15(32)
S Minhas
54(58)
P Mazai
7-1-27-1
Over 20 ·102 Runs
0
1
0
0
1
1
18.1
1
Michael Blignaut to Sameer Minhas
1 run, that is punched off the back foot for a single.
18.2
0
Michael Blignaut to Ahmed Hussain
No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.
18.3
0
Michael Blignaut to Ahmed Hussain
No run, just a mere push. But no space for a run.
18.4
0
Michael Blignaut to Ahmed Hussain
No run, a gentle push by the batter but cannot pierce the gap.
18.5
0
Michael Blignaut to Ahmed Hussain
No run, that is defended solidly off the front foot.
18.6
1
Michael Blignaut to Ahmed Hussain
1 run, this is driven through mid on for a single.
Till Now Score: 99/2
(19 Overs)
A Hussain
13(29)
S Minhas
53(55)
M Blignaut
6-0-17-1
Over 19 ·99 Runs
1
0
0
0
0
1
17.1
0
Panashe Mazai to Ahmed Hussain
No run, this is driven through square on the off side, but the field is not pierced.
17.2
1
Panashe Mazai to Ahmed Hussain
1 run, this is driven through mid on for a single.
17.3
0
Panashe Mazai to Sameer Minhas
No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.
17.4
1
Panashe Mazai to Sameer Minhas
1 run, the batter goes deep in the crease and guides it through third man for a single.
17.5
0
Panashe Mazai to Ahmed Hussain
No run, this is driven towards mid on.
17.6
0
Panashe Mazai to Ahmed Hussain
No run, the batter has just blocked that from the crease.
Till Now Score: 97/2
(18 Overs)
A Hussain
12(24)
S Minhas
52(54)
P Mazai
6-1-24-1
Over 18 ·97 Runs
0
1
0
1
0
0
16.1
0
Michael Blignaut to Sameer Minhas
No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.
16.2
0
Michael Blignaut to Sameer Minhas
No run, the batter has just blocked that from the crease.
16.3
1
Michael Blignaut to Sameer Minhas
1 run, that is pushed away for a single.
16.4
0
Michael Blignaut to Ahmed Hussain
No run, punched with sweet timing but not finding the gap.
16.5
0
Michael Blignaut to Ahmed Hussain
No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.
16.6
1
Michael Blignaut to Ahmed Hussain
1 run, that is flicked off the back foot for a run.
Till Now Score: 95/2
(17 Overs)
A Hussain
11(20)
S Minhas
51(52)
M Blignaut
5-0-15-1
Over 17 ·95 Runs
0
0
1
0
0
1
15.1
0
Panashe Mazai to Sameer Minhas
No run, that is guided away nicely but cannot get it past the fielder.
15.2
0
Panashe Mazai to Sameer Minhas
No run, a gentle push by the batter but cannot pierce the gap.
15.3
1
Panashe Mazai to Sameer Minhas
1 run, the batter plays the square cut. Fetches a single.
15.4
2
Panashe Mazai to Ahmed Hussain
2 runs, this one has been flicked off the back foot for two runs.
15.5
0
Panashe Mazai to Ahmed Hussain
No run, that is left alone for the keeper to collect.
15.6
2
Panashe Mazai to Ahmed Hussain
2 runs, the pull shot comes into play. Two runs taken.
Till Now Score: 93/2
(16 Overs)
A Hussain
10(17)
S Minhas
50(49)
P Mazai
5-1-22-1
Over 16 ·93 Runs
0
0
1
2
0
2
14.1
0
Michael Blignaut to Ahmed Hussain
No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.
14.2
1
Michael Blignaut to Ahmed Hussain
1 run, the batter comes forward and plays an off drive for a run.
14.3
1
Michael Blignaut to Sameer Minhas
1 run, the batter comes forward and plays an off drive for a run.
14.4
1
Michael Blignaut to Ahmed Hussain
1 run, that is punched off the back foot for a single.
14.5
0
Michael Blignaut to Sameer Minhas
No run, the batter has just blocked that from the crease.
14.6
1
Michael Blignaut to Sameer Minhas
1 run, the on drive comes out now. The batter gets a run.
Till Now Score: 88/2
(15 Overs)
S Minhas
49(46)
A Hussain
6(14)
M Blignaut
4-0-13-1
Over 15 ·88 Runs
0
1
1
1
0
1
13.1
1
Simbarashe Mudzengerere to Sameer Minhas
1 run, the batter is on the front foot and has driven this through point for a run.
13.2
1
Simbarashe Mudzengerere to Ahmed Hussain
1 run, this time the batter goes back and punches it from the crease for a run.
13.3
1
Simbarashe Mudzengerere to Sameer Minhas
1 run, the batter comes forward and plays an off drive for a run.
13.4
0
Simbarashe Mudzengerere to Ahmed Hussain
No run, just a mere push. But no space for a run.
13.5
1
Simbarashe Mudzengerere to Ahmed Hussain
1 run, the on drive comes out now. The batter gets a run.
13.6
2
Simbarashe Mudzengerere to Sameer Minhas
2 runs, the pull shot comes into play. Two runs taken.
Till Now Score: 84/2
(14 Overs)
S Minhas
47(43)
A Hussain
4(11)
S Mudzengerere
3-0-20-0
Over 14 ·84 Runs
1
1
1
0
1
2
12.1
0
Michael Blignaut to Ahmed Hussain
No run, a gentle push by the batter but cannot pierce the gap.
12.2
0
Michael Blignaut to Ahmed Hussain
No run, the batter employs the reverse sweep but cannot gain anything from it.
12.3
0
Michael Blignaut to Ahmed Hussain
No run, that is defended solidly off the front foot.
12.4
1
Michael Blignaut to Ahmed Hussain
1 run, that is just a mere push for a run.
12.5
2
Michael Blignaut to Sameer Minhas
2 runs, the batter goes deep in the crease and guides it through point for a couple of runs.
12.6
1
Michael Blignaut to Sameer Minhas
1 run, this time the batter goes back and punches it from the crease for a run.
Till Now Score: 78/2
(13 Overs)
S Minhas
43(40)
A Hussain
2(8)
M Blignaut
3-0-9-1
Over 13 ·78 Runs
0
0
0
1
2
1
11.1
4
Simbarashe Mudzengerere to Sameer Minhas
Four! Beautiful shot. The batter leans into this one and drives this through covers on the off side for a boundary.
11.2
0
Simbarashe Mudzengerere to Sameer Minhas
No run, beaten! Lovely bowling as the batter is defeated all ends up.
11.3
1
Simbarashe Mudzengerere to Sameer Minhas
1 run, this is driven through the covers for a single.
11.4
0
Simbarashe Mudzengerere to Ahmed Hussain
No run, just a mere push. But no space for a run.
11.5
0
Simbarashe Mudzengerere to Ahmed Hussain
No run, the cover drive is played but the result is a dot.
11.6
1
Simbarashe Mudzengerere to Ahmed Hussain
1 run, that is just a mere push for a run.
Till Now Score: 74/2
(12 Overs)
A Hussain
1(4)
S Minhas
40(38)
S Mudzengerere
2-0-14-0
Over 12 ·74 Runs
4
0
1
0
0
1
10.1
1
Michael Blignaut to Usman Khan
1 run, that is punched off the back foot for a single.
10.2
1
Michael Blignaut to Sameer Minhas
1 run, the batter comes forward and plays an off drive for a run.
10.3
0
Michael Blignaut to Usman Khan
No run, the batter has just blocked that from the crease.
10.4
0
Michael Blignaut to Usman Khan
No run, punched with sweet timing but not finding the gap.
10.5
W
Michael Blignaut to Usman Khan
OUT! Cleaned up! The batter had no answer to that one.
10.6
0
Michael Blignaut to Ahmed Hussain
No run, that is punched off the back foot, but not in the gap.
Till Now Score: 68/2
(11 Overs)
A Hussain
0(1)
S Minhas
35(35)
M Blignaut
2-0-5-1
Over 11 ·68 Runs
1
1
0
0
W
0
9.1
4
Brendon Senzere to Sameer Minhas
Four.
9.2
1WD
Brendon Senzere to Sameer Minhas
Wide! Play and a miss! The batter wasn't quite sure how to play that one.
9.2
0
Brendon Senzere to Sameer Minhas
No run, that is punched off the back foot, but not in the gap.
9.3
0
Brendon Senzere to Sameer Minhas
No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.
9.4
4
Brendon Senzere to Sameer Minhas
Four! That is pulled through the on side. The ball races to the fence in no time.
9.5
1
Brendon Senzere to Sameer Minhas
1 run, that is defended off the front foot for a single.
9.6
1
Brendon Senzere to Usman Khan
1 run, that is punched off the back foot for a single.
Till Now Score: 66/1
(10 Overs)
U Khan
25(19)
S Minhas
34(34)
B Senzere
1-0-11-0
Over 10 ·66 Runs
4
1WD
0
0
4
1
1
8.1
0
Michael Blignaut to Sameer Minhas
No run, the batter has just blocked that from the crease.
8.2
0
Michael Blignaut to Sameer Minhas
No run, there comes the usage of the broom but not to add anything to the total.
8.3
0
Michael Blignaut to Sameer Minhas
No run, the batter has just blocked that from the crease.
8.4
3
Michael Blignaut to Sameer Minhas
3 runs, that is the way to play a spinner. Get down and sweep. Three more to the total.
8.5
0
Michael Blignaut to Usman Khan
No run, that is punched off the back foot, but not in the gap.
8.6
0
Michael Blignaut to Usman Khan
No run, that is punched off the back foot, but not in the gap.
Till Now Score: 55/1
(9 Overs)
U Khan
24(18)
S Minhas
25(29)
M Blignaut
1-0-3-0
Over 9 ·55 Runs
0
0
0
3
0
0
7.1
0
Panashe Mazai to Sameer Minhas
No run. Play and a miss! The batter wasn't quite sure how to play that one.
7.2
4
Panashe Mazai to Sameer Minhas
Four! The short ball is dispatched. Square cut played and the ball races towards the boundaryline.
7.3
1
Panashe Mazai to Sameer Minhas
1 run, that is punched off the back foot for a single.
7.4
0
Panashe Mazai to Usman Khan
No run, that is defended solidly off the front foot.
7.5
4
Panashe Mazai to Usman Khan
Four! That is a boundary. The batter flicks this with great timing and finds the fence.
7.6
0
Panashe Mazai to Usman Khan
No run, the off drive is played but it is stopped.
Till Now Score: 52/1
(8 Overs)
U Khan
24(16)
S Minhas
22(25)
P Mazai
4-1-17-1
Over 8 ·52 Runs
0
4
1
0
4
0
6.1
0
Tatenda Chimugoro to Usman Khan
No run, the batter has just blocked that from the crease.
6.2
2
Tatenda Chimugoro to Usman Khan
2 runs, this one has been flicked off the back foot for two runs.
6.3
1WD
Tatenda Chimugoro to Usman Khan
Wide! The batter looks to play that but is comprehensively beaten.
6.3
0
Tatenda Chimugoro to Usman Khan
No run, the on drive comes out now. But doesn’t result in anything.
6.4
4
Tatenda Chimugoro to Usman Khan
Four! No need to run for that. The batter comes forward and punches it through mid on. Finds the fence.
6.5
0
Tatenda Chimugoro to Usman Khan
No run, the batter has just blocked that from the crease.
6.6
4
Tatenda Chimugoro to Usman Khan
Four! The batter lofts this over the infield and collects a boundary.
Till Now Score: 43/1
(7 Overs)
U Khan
20(13)
S Minhas
17(22)
T Chimugoro
1-0-11-0
Over 7 ·43 Runs
0
2
1WD
0
4
0
4
5.1
1
Panashe Mazai to Sameer Minhas
1 run, the batter goes back in the crease and flicks it away through square leg for a single.
5.2
1
Panashe Mazai to Usman Khan
1 run, this is driven through mid on for a single.
5.3
0
Panashe Mazai to Sameer Minhas
No run, the cover drive is played but the result is a dot.
5.4
0
Panashe Mazai to Sameer Minhas
No run, that is driven through the covers, but it is a dot ball.
5.5
0
Panashe Mazai to Sameer Minhas
No run, the batter goes back in the crease to flick but cannot find the gap.
5.6
0
Panashe Mazai to Sameer Minhas
No run, just a mere push. But no space for a run.
Till Now Score: 32/1
(6 Overs)
S Minhas
17(22)
U Khan
10(7)
P Mazai
3-1-8-1
Over 6 ·32 Runs
1
1
0
0
0
0
4.1
0
Shelton Mazvitorera to Sameer Minhas
No run, the batter has just blocked that from the crease.
4.2
1
Shelton Mazvitorera to Sameer Minhas
1 run, that is cut away through point for a single.
4.3
4
Shelton Mazvitorera to Usman Khan
Four! The batter drives this through the covers and the ball races away to the fence.
4.4
4
Shelton Mazvitorera to Usman Khan
Four! Supreme shot! The batter comes forward and drives this through mid off and finds the fence.
4.5
1
Shelton Mazvitorera to Usman Khan
1 run, that is just a mere push for a run.
4.6
0
Shelton Mazvitorera to Sameer Minhas
Bye, the batter looks to play that but is comprehensively beaten.
Till Now Score: 30/1
(5 Overs)
S Minhas
16(17)
U Khan
9(6)
S Mazvitorera
2-0-15-0
Over 5 ·30 Runs
0
1
4
4
1
0
3.1
0
Panashe Mazai to Ali Hasan Baloch
No run, this is down the off side and let through.
3.2
0
Panashe Mazai to Ali Hasan Baloch
No run, the cover drive is played but the result is a dot.
3.3
W
Panashe Mazai to Ali Hasan Baloch
OUT! That is a sharp catch taken by the wicketkeeper.
3.4
0
Panashe Mazai to Usman Khan
No run, this is driven towards mid off.
3.5
0
Panashe Mazai to Usman Khan
No run, the batter is not interested in playing at that.
3.6
0
Panashe Mazai to Usman Khan
No run, that is driven straight back but it is stopped.
Till Now Score: 19/1
(4 Overs)
U Khan
0(3)
S Minhas
15(14)
P Mazai
2-1-6-1
Over 4 ·19 Runs
0
0
W
0
0
0
2.1
0
Shelton Mazvitorera to Ali Hasan Baloch
No run, the batter shoulders arms to let that one through.
2.2
1
Shelton Mazvitorera to Ali Hasan Baloch
1 run, that is punched off the back foot for a single.
2.3
0
Shelton Mazvitorera to Sameer Minhas
No run, that is left alone for the keeper to collect.
2.4
0
Shelton Mazvitorera to Sameer Minhas
No run, the batter shoulders arms to let that one through.
2.5
4
Shelton Mazvitorera to Sameer Minhas
Four! That is pulled through the on side. The ball races to the fence in no time.
2.6
0
Shelton Mazvitorera to Sameer Minhas
No run. Swing and a miss! The batter swings hard at that one but does not connect.
Till Now Score: 19/0
(3 Overs)
S Minhas
15(14)
Hasan Baloch
3(5)
S Mazvitorera
1-0-5-0
Over 3 ·19 Runs
0
1
0
0
4
0
1.1
0
Panashe Mazai to Ali Hasan Baloch
No run, the batter shoulders arms to let that one through.
1.2
1
Panashe Mazai to Ali Hasan Baloch
1 run, that is just a mere push for a run.
1.3
0
Panashe Mazai to Sameer Minhas
No ball! This is driven towards covers.
1.3
0
Panashe Mazai to Sameer Minhas
No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.
1.4
0
Panashe Mazai to Sameer Minhas
No run, beaten! Lovely bowling as the batter is defeated all ends up.
1.5
0
Panashe Mazai to Sameer Minhas
No run, the on drive comes out now. But doesn’t result in anything.
1.6
4
Panashe Mazai to Sameer Minhas
Four! That is a great shot. Short in length, the batter cuts it through point and finds the boundary.
Till Now Score: 14/0
(2 Overs)
S Minhas
11(10)
Hasan Baloch
2(3)
P Mazai
1-0-6-0
Over 2 ·14 Runs
0
1
0
0
0
0
4
0.1
0
Simbarashe Mudzengerere to Sameer Minhas
No run, punched with sweet timing but not finding the gap.
0.2
1
Simbarashe Mudzengerere to Sameer Minhas
1 run, that is just a mere push for a run.
0.3
1
Simbarashe Mudzengerere to Ali Hasan Baloch
1 run, that is flicked off the back foot for a run.
0.4
0
Simbarashe Mudzengerere to Sameer Minhas
No run, the batter is not interested in playing at that.
0.5
6
Simbarashe Mudzengerere to Sameer Minhas
Six! That is a lovely shot. The batter has just lofted this with fine timing and cleared the ropes too.
0.6
0
Simbarashe Mudzengerere to Sameer Minhas
No run, the cover drive is played but the result is a dot.
Till Now Score: 8/0
(1 Overs)
S Minhas
7(5)
Hasan Baloch
1(1)
S Mudzengerere
1-0-8-0
Over 1 ·8 Runs
0
1
1
0
6
0