Hamza Zahoor is the 19-year-old wicketkeeper-batter for Pakistan Under-19 who announced himself on 8 November 2026, when an unbeaten hundred off 108 balls carried his side to a three-wicket win over India in the group stage of the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup in Oman. Walking in with Pakistan reeling at 61 for 5, he stayed until the end, sealed the chase with the boundary that brought up his hundred and was named Player of the Match.
The innings made Zahoor one of the most searched young cricketers of the week, and it set up a final against the same opponents: Pakistan meet India again at Al Amerat on Saturday 14 November 2026, with the defending champions chasing a second straight title. This biography covers his age, career, the century, his personal life and net worth.
| Full Name | Hamza Zahoor |
| Date of Birth | 3 November 2007 |
| Age | 19 years old (as of November 2026) |
| Birthplace | Sialkot, Pakistan (as reported) |
| Occupation | Cricketer (wicketkeeper-batter) |
| Batting Style | Right-hand bat |
| Current Team | Pakistan Under-19 |
| Known For | Unbeaten 100 vs India, U19 Asia Cup 2026 |
| Net Worth 2026 | Not publicly disclosed |
Early Life
Hamza Zahoor was born on 3 November 2007 in Sialkot, Pakistan, according to reports, and began playing organised cricket at under-13 level before moving through the country’s age-group system. A right-handed batter who also keeps wicket, he is reported to have played youth cricket for Sialkot and Central Punjab.
His youth international career is reported to have begun on 15 June 2023, when he made his Under-19 ODI debut against Bangladesh. He became a regular in the Pakistan Under-19 set-up, trusted behind the stumps and in the middle order. In Harare in December 2025, his unbeaten 68 off 51 balls guided Pakistan Under-19 to a one-wicket win over Afghanistan in a final-over finish, as reported by Dawn, and he had already tasted success against India with 18 in Pakistan’s 191-run win in the 2025 U19 Asia Cup final in Dubai.
Career
Zahoor’s domestic record is still short, but the early numbers point to an aggressive batter. According to ESPNcricinfo, his T20 record so far reads four matches and 82 runs, with a highest score of 37 and a strike rate of 190.69, and profile listings link him with Lahore Blues, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited and Multan Sultans. His main stage so far has been youth international cricket, where he has batted everywhere from opener to the middle order.
The 2026 U19 Asia Cup has been his breakthrough tournament. Pakistan came through the group stage unbeaten — nine wickets over the UAE, three wickets over India, 101 runs over Nepal — to top Group A, and Zahoor was busy behind the stumps, taking six catches against the UAE and three catches and a stumping in the semi-final. In the semi-final on 12 November, Rizwanullah took five for 30 to bowl Bangladesh out for 138, and openers Hayam Khan (69) and Usman Khan (64 not out) finished the chase in 21.5 overs for a nine-wicket win, as reported by Dawn.
Pakistan Under-19 are captained by Farhan Yousaf, as listed in the official squad for the U19 Asia Cup 2026 final, with Zahoor as the side’s wicketkeeper-batter. The current generation of Pakistan youth cricket also includes players such as Farhan Yousaf, another wicketkeeper-batter in the country’s youth system, while the senior side in Rawalpindi this month featured Arafat Minhas, who made 52 in the first innings of the Test against Sri Lanka.
Hamza Zahoor’s Century Against India at the U19 Asia Cup 2026
The group match against India on 8 November 2026 at Al Amerat was heading one way before Zahoor changed it. India had posted 208, built around Arjun Rajput’s 107 off 85 balls, and Pakistan’s chase fell apart early, slipping to 61 for 5. Zahoor walked in at number seven and refused to give his wicket away.
He found a partner in Hasnain Abbas Dar, and the pair added 107 runs for the sixth wicket. Dar made 38 off 67 balls before falling at 168 for 6, but Zahoor kept going. He reached his fifty off 54 balls and his hundred off 108, finishing unbeaten on 100 with 10 fours and three sixes. The winning runs came from a cover-driven four off Kavya Patel in the 49th over, the same shot that took him to three figures, as Pakistan reached 209 for 7 in 48.1 overs.
After completing the hundred, Zahoor pulled a crumpled slip of paper from his pocket and held it towards the crowd. According to NDTV, the note read: “Tomorrow’s match 50 inshallah, Hamza Zahoor, I am the best.” He had promised himself a fifty and delivered a hundred, and a win over India. He later said he had “made up his mind to stay till the end” and felt “no pressure”, as reported by NDTV, and was named Player of the Match for the rescue act.
The win put Pakistan on top of Group A and set up the rematch. Pakistan and India meet again in the U19 Asia Cup 2026 final at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman on Saturday 14 November 2026, starting at 10:30 am IST, with Pakistan defending the title and India chasing revenge for both the group-stage defeat and last year’s 191-run loss in the final. India reached the final behind a 93 from Lakshya Raichandani in their eight-wicket semi-final win over Afghanistan.
Personal Life
Hamza Zahoor keeps his personal life private, and reliable mainstream coverage has not published details about his parents, siblings or life away from cricket. Unverified profile pages make claims about his family background, but no reliable source has confirmed them and they are not repeated here. His cricket shows a calm temperament: the century against India and the unbeaten 68 in Harare all point to a young player who handles pressure well.
For now, his public identity is entirely about the game. He is 19, he keeps wicket for his country’s Under-19 side, and he has a final against India in front of him. The next step, if his form holds, is senior domestic cricket and a push towards the Pakistan senior set-up.
Hamza Zahoor Net Worth 2026
Hamza Zahoor’s net worth has not been publicly disclosed, and no credible published estimate exists. As a youth international with no reported senior central contract, franchise deal or endorsement portfolio, there is no reliable basis for a figure. His income at this stage would come from Pakistan Cricket Board youth match fees and domestic cricket.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Hamza Zahoor?
Hamza Zahoor is 19, born on 3 November 2007, according to ESPNcricinfo, Cricbuzz and News18.
What is Hamza Zahoor’s height?
His height has not been publicly reported by any reliable source. One low-quality profile page claims 5 feet 7 inches (1.73 m), but ESPNcricinfo, Cricbuzz and News18 list no height, so it is treated as unverified.
Is Hamza Zahoor the captain of Pakistan U19?
No. Farhan Yousaf captains Pakistan Under-19, as listed in the official squad for the U19 Asia Cup 2026 final; Zahoor is the side’s wicketkeeper-batter. (One Times of India match report called Zahoor the captain, but the official squad list names Farhan Yousaf as captain.)
What did Hamza Zahoor score against India in the U19 Asia Cup 2026?
He scored an unbeaten 100 off 108 balls, with 10 fours and three sixes, as Pakistan chased 209 to beat India by three wickets at Al Amerat, Oman, and was named Player of the Match.
What is Hamza Zahoor’s net worth in 2026?
His net worth has not been publicly disclosed, and no credible estimate has been published. As a youth international, he has no reported senior contract or franchise deal to base a figure on.
When is the U19 Asia Cup 2026 final?
The final is on Saturday 14 November 2026, Pakistan vs India at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman, starting at 10:30 am IST. Pakistan are the defending champions.
