Web desk: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the national Under-19 squad for the upcoming tri-nation series and the ICC Under-19 World Cup.
Farhan Yousaf will continue to lead the side as captain, with Usman Khan named as vice-captain.
U-19 World Cup squad
Farhan Yousaf (captain), Usman Khan (vice-captain), Abdul Subhan, Ahmed Hussain, Ali Hasan Baloch, Ali Raza, Daniyal Ali Khan, Hamza Zahoor (wk), Huzaifa Ahsan, Momin Qamar, Mohammad Sayyam, Mohammad Shayan (wk), Niqab Shafiq, Sameer Minhas, Umar Zaib
Non-travelling reserves: Abdul Qadir, Farhanullah, Hassan Khan, Ibtisam Azhar, Mohammad Huzaifa
One change has been made to the previously announced squad, with Umar Zaib replacing Mohammad Huzayfa.
When is the U-19 tri-nation series?
The tri-nation series will be held in Zimbabwe from December 25 to January 6, featuring Pakistan, Afghanistan, and hosts Zimbabwe.
Meanwhile, the ICC Under-19 World Cup will take place from January 15 to February 6 across Namibia and Zimbabwe. Both tournaments will be played in the 50-over format.
When is the U-19 World Cup?
The ICC Under-19 World Cup will be played in Namibia and Zimbabwe from January 15 to February 6. Both tournaments will be played in the 50-over format.
The Pakistan Under-19 squad includes Farhan Yousaf (captain), Usman Khan (vice-captain), Abdul Subhan, Ahmed Hussain, Ali Hassan Baloch, Ali Raza, Daniyal Ali Khan, Hamza Zahoor, Huzayfa Ahsan, Umar Zaib, Momin Qamar, Mohammad Siyam, Mohammad Shayan, Naqab Shafiq, and Sameer Minhas.
Tournament details
- Hosts: Zimbabwe and Namibia
- Dates: January 15 – February 6, 2026
- Teams: 16
- Format: Group stage, Super Six, and knockout stage (semi-finals and final)
- Venues: Matches will be held across five venues, including Harare Sports Club (which will host the final), Takashinga Sports Club, Queens Sports Club, Namibia Cricket Ground, and HP Oval.
When will the U-19 tri-nation series be played?
The tri-nation series will be played in Zimbabwe from December 25 to January 6.
The tri-nation series includes Pakistan, Afghanistan, and the host Zimbabwe teams.
All matches will be played as 50-over One Day Internationals.
- 6 January: Final (Top two teams) at Old Hararians Sports Club
- 25 December: Zimbabwe vs. Afghanistan at Harare Sports Club
- 27 December: Afghanistan vs. Pakistan at Harare Sports Club
- 29 December: Zimbabwe vs. Pakistan at Prince Edward School
- 31 December: Zimbabwe vs. Afghanistan at Sunrise Sports Club
- 2 January: Pakistan vs. Afghanistan at Sunrise Sports Club
- 4 January: Zimbabwe vs. Pakistan at Old Hararians Sports Club
