Harare: Pakistan's Under-19 cricket team revitalized their ICC Men's U19 Cricket World Cup campaign with a decisive six-wicket triumph against Scotland, securing their second position in Group C. According to International Cricket Council, the victory came after a challenging start to the tournament, where Pakistan faced a 36-run defeat against England in their opening match.

Usman Khan emerged as a pivotal figure in the match, scoring 75 runs off 85 balls as Pakistan chased down a target of 188. He received substantial support from Ahmed Hussain, who contributed 47 runs from 92 deliveries. The duo's efforts were complemented by captain Farhan Yousaf, who contributed an unbeaten 18 off 11 balls to ensure the team crossed the finish line in the 44th over.

The team's morale was notably high during the match, with Yousaf expressing confidence in his team's ability to progress further in the tournament. "We lost the first game, but our management is supportive, and we recovered," Yousaf stated post-match. The captain emphasized the team's focus and determination to succeed in upcoming fixtures.

Ali Raza was instrumental with the ball, taking four wickets for 37 runs in his 10-over spell, setting the tone for Pakistan's robust performance. Reflecting on the match and looking ahead, Yousaf stated, "Past is past. We close this chapter and focus on the next match against Zimbabwe."

Pakistan's next encounter against Zimbabwe is scheduled for Thursday in Harare, where they aim to continue their positive momentum and secure a spot in the tournament's next stage.