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Welcome to the live coverage of the Zimbabwe U-19 final Group C match against Pakistan at Takashinga Sports Club in Harare.
It is a must win tie for the 2026 ICC U-19 World Cup co-hosts,Zimbabwe, who are anchoring Group C.
Zimbabwe are currently tied on one point with Scotland, but they anchor Group C due to an inferior net run rate.
The match is scheduled to start at 0930HRS.
Our Reporter Don Makanyanga is at Takashinga to provide live coverage.
Weather update
It is mostly cloud in Highfield, with chances of rain being at two percent this morning.
The two teams have arrived for the match at Takashinga Sports Club.
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Pakistan have won the toss and elected to bowl first.
Zimbabwe are looking nothing short of a victory.
Zimbabwe has made one change to the team that played against England.
Ben Zuze is replaced by Panashe Mazai.
The match starts at 930HRS
Match kicks off
Wicket
Zimbabwe has lost its first wicket.
Kupakwashe Muradzi is bowled out by Ali Raza
Zimbabwe are 9-1 after 3 overs.
Wicket lost
Zimbabwe lose second wicket of the day.
Chances of progressing to the Super Six are now looking gloomy.
Pakistan Ali Raza claims his second of the day.
He dismisses Michael Blignaught.
Zimbabwe are 22-2 after five overs.
Wicket for Pakistan
Dhruv Patel was dismissed by Mohammad Sayyam, caught by Huzaifa Ahsan, and sent back to the pavilion.
Pakistan claims their third wicket of the day.
Zimbabwe is 23-3 after 5.2 overs.
Zimbabwe loses fourth wicket
Zimbabwe has lost its fourth wicket of the day.
Mohammad Sayyam bowls out Zimbabwe skipper. Zimbabwe is now 35-4 after 9.2 overs.
Zimbabwe in early setback for Super 6
Zimbabwe has suffered an early setback in its quest for a Super Six spot, losing four wickets inside the first 10 overs.
Pakistan won the toss and elected to send Zimbabwe in to bat first.
The Pakistan bowling attack has put up a good performance, which could dent Zimbabwe’s prospects for a Super 6 spot.
Zimbabwe will need to build a big partnership and, at least bat the remaining 40 overs to keep their hopes alive with an improved net run rate.
After 10 overs, Zimbabwe are 37-4.
Fifth wicket for Pakistan
Leeroy Chiwaula is bowled and caught by Ahmed Hussain.
Zimbabwe are 54-5 after 14.1 overs
Zimbabwe U-19 bowled out
Zimbabwe has been bowled out for 128 runs in 35.5 overs.
Pakistan needs 129 runs to win in 50 overs.
Zimbabwe bowling innings begin.
Zimbabwe are seeking to defend 128 runs in 50 overs to keep their hopes alive for a Super 6 place.
