Afghanistan U19 faces Pakistan U19 in the 2nd Match of the Zimbabwe U19 OD Tri-Series 2025-26 on December 27, 2025, at Harare Sports Club. The game kicks off at 7:30 AM UTC (12:30 PM PKT, 1:00 PM IST local time), setting up a crucial clash in this tri-nation showdown.
This 50-over encounter at Harare Sports Club promises high stakes, with both sides vying for momentum after the series opener. The pitch here typically favors balanced contests, offering early seam movement before settling into a batting-friendly surface with true bounce—expect scores around 250-280 if the dew factor plays nice later. Weather forecasts clear skies with temperatures near 28°C, low humidity around 50%, and minimal rain risk, ideal for uninterrupted play.
With Zimbabwe U19 also in the mix, this match could define the table-toppers heading into the decider. Pakistan U19, fresh off entering the tri-series strongly, desperately need a win to assert dominance over rivals Afghanistan, who’ve shown grit in recent youth tours. Recent momentum tilts toward Afghanistan after their narrow series triumphs, but Pakistan’s pedigree in U19 events makes this a pivotal battle for semi-final spots or outright glory.
Head-to-Head
Across 10 meetings in U19 ODIs, Pakistan holds a commanding 7-2 edge over Afghanistan, with one tie. Their last five clashes paint a competitive picture: Afghanistan stunned with a 100-run win in UAE (Nov 2024), followed by Pakistan’s 13-run revenge; earlier, Pakistan won by 6 wickets, Afghanistan by 7 wickets, and Pakistan by 8 wickets—showing tight margins lately.
PAK vs AFG U19 Match Details
- Match: PAK U19 vs AFG U19
- Time: 12:30 PM IST
- Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare
- Live Broadcast: Tamsha APP
Zimbabwe U19 Tri-Series Live Streaming Info:
Zimbabwe U19 Tri-Series 2025-26 features Afghanistan U19, Pakistan U19, and hosts Zimbabwe U19 in a seven-match ODI showdown running from December 25, 2025, to January 6, 2026.
Zimbabwe Cricket’s official YouTube channel streams the U19 Tri-Series 2025-26 live, including today’s Afghanistan U19 vs Pakistan U19 match from Harare Sports Club.
Primary Streaming Option
Tune into @zimbabwecricket431 on YouTube for free live coverage, as seen in the first match (Zimbabwe U19 vs Afghanistan U19) which drew strong views despite rain delays. The feed starts around 12:30 PM local time (1:00 PM IST), with full commentary and no subscription needed.
How to Watch the Match for Free:
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Live Streaming Info:
Tamsha App will be live: PAK U19 vs IND U19
Live Score Info:
Cricket lovers can watch the AFG U19 vs PAK U19 2nd Match live score from this website: www.espncricinfo.com & Cricbuzz
PAK U19 vs AFG U19
Probable XIs
Afghanistan U19: Khalid Ahmadzai, Osman Sadat, Faisal Khan, Nisar Wahdat, Allah Noor, Sherzai Zadran, Bilal Shah, Ibrahim Malik, Zahir Khan, Yama Popalzai, Noor Ahmad.
Pakistan U19: Farhan Yousaf (c/wk), Hamza Zahoor, Huzaifa Ahsan, Mohammad Huzaifa, Mohammad Sayyam, Momin Qamar, Niqab Shafiq, Sameer Minhas, Usman Khan, Abdul Wahid, Shahzaib Khan.
Team Analysis: Afghanistan U19
Afghanistan’s strength lies in their resilient top order and spin-heavy attack, thriving on turning tracks but exposed against pace in seaming conditions. They’ve won two of their last three ODIs, including that morale-boosting 100-run drubbing of Pakistan, with batsmen like opener Khalid Ahmadzai (quick 50s) and allrounder Faisal shining. Weaknesses? Middle-order fragility under pressure. Key players: Ahmadzai (opener), Osman Sadat (spinner), and death-over specialist bowler.
Team Analysis: Pakistan U19
Pakistan boasts depth in pace bowling and explosive batting, their hallmark in U19 World Cups, but recent losses highlight bowling inconsistencies. They bounced back with a win post-UAE defeat, led by captain Farhan Yousaf’s keeping and middle-order cameos. Strengths include seamers like Mohammad Huzaifa; weaknesses are spin containment and chasing big totals. Standouts: Yousaf (c/wk), Huzaifa Ahsan (pacer), Sameer Minhas (allrounder).
Prediction
Pakistan U19 edges it by 20-30 runs, leveraging superior squad depth and Harare’s pace-friendly pitch despite Afghanistan’s upset potential—form says Pak, but expect a thriller.