U19 Men's Cricket World Cup: Line-up locked in for 2026 edition

Africa Qualifier: Tanzania

It was Laksh Bakrania's side to first turn heads in Division 1 qualifying across the world, holding on in a low-scoring thriller against Namibia and beating a strong Kenyan unit to eventually book World Cup tickets in an undefeated campaign.

Tanzania's feat was made more remarkable considering the team had entered the competition at Division 2 level, and it was the skipper, already boasting marked senior international experience, leading the way.

The left-arm spinner claimed 2/17 (10) and made an invaluable 34 with the bat in a staunch defence of 159 against the Namibians in the pivotal victory, finishing with 208 runs and eight wickets across the tournament.

Mohamedi Mbaki and Khalidy Juma also stood out in qualifying, and the side brace for a World Cup campaign on their home continent early next year.

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