Archive · 17 Jan 2026
Bizarre Run-Out Ends Pakistan's U19 World Cup Defeat
In a cricket match between Pakistan and England for the Under-19 World Cup, Pakistan was close to winning but lost because of a silly mistake.
The last batter, Ali Raza, was run out because he stepped out of his safe area to avoid a ball thrown at him.
This ended the game, and Pakistan lost by 37 runs.
The Pakistan captain said they will try to do better in their next matches.
England will play Zimbabwe next, and Pakistan will play Scotland.
Pakistan lost to England by 37 runs in their Under-19 World Cup match.
Ali Raza was run out in a bizarre incident, ending Pakistan's innings prematurely.
Pakistan needed 37 runs to win when the run-out occurred.
Pakistan captain Farhan Yousaf acknowledged the need for better batting in the middle order.
England will next face Zimbabwe on January 18, while Pakistan will play Scotland on January 19.
- Who
- Pakistan and England Under-19 teams
- What
- A bizarre run-out ended Pakistan's innings, leading to their defeat
- When
- January 16, 2026
- Where
- Takashinga Sports Club, Harare
- Why
- Ali Raza was run out after a brain fade, ending Pakistan's innings prematurely
- Teams Involved
- Pakistan and England
- Match Type
- Under-19 World Cup
- Match Result
- England won by 37 runs
- Venue
- Takashinga Sports Club, Harare
- Date
- January 16, 2026
- Key Player
- Ali Raza (Pakistan)
- Next Matches
- England vs Zimbabwe (Jan 18), Pakistan vs Scotland (Jan 19)