ICC U19 WC: Pakistan thrash New Zealand by eight wickets

In the ICC U-19 Men's Cricket World Cup, Pakistan beat New Zealand by eight wickets at Harare today.

Batting first, New Zealand were all out at 110 runs in 28.3 overs. In reply, Pakistan chased the target in only 17.1 overs for a loss of two wickets.

Minhas was in top form with the bat, continuing to score freely and helping his side surpass the 50-run mark in the eighth over.

A ruthless display sees Pakistan storm to victory in their first #U19WorldCup Super Six matchup ?

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— ICC (@ICC) January 27, 2026

Batting first, New Zealand got off to a poor start as opener Marco William Alpe was dismissed in the third over by pacer Ali Raza for two runs off seven balls.