HARARE: The second day of warm-up matches for the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 showcased a mix of impressive performances and weather interruptions across Zimbabwe and Namibia. Teams from Asia, Europe, and the Americas tested their mettle as they prepared for the upcoming tournament.
In Masvingo, Pakistan’s bowlers dominated early against Bangladesh, with Ali Raza and Umar Zaib dismantling the top order. Kalam Siddiki’s half-century helped Bangladesh reach 152/7 before rain halted play.
India delivered a commanding performance against Scotland in Bulawayo. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s explosive innings set the stage for a massive total of 374/8. Scotland struggled in response, with Deepesh Devendran and Khilan Patel leading India’s bowling attack to restrict them to 112/9, securing a 121-run victory by the DLS method.
Zimbabwe, co-hosting the tournament, faced a strong challenge from the USA in Harare. Amrinder Gill’s century propelled the USA to 174/4 before the match was called off due to rain, despite Dhruv Patel’s two-wicket haul for Zimbabwe.
In Windhoek, Ireland’s bowlers contained the West Indies after a steady start, dismissing them for 246. Inclement weather ultimately led to the match being abandoned.
Japan’s disciplined bowling effort restricted Tanzania to 204/9 in their first innings. Despite a lower-order fightback led by Captain Laksh Bakrania, Tanzania secured an 81-run victory by the DLS method, with Japan’s chase faltering against a strong Tanzanian attack.