The ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026, 2nd Semi-Final match between India U19 and Afghanistan U19 will take place at Harare Sports Club, Harare. The Indian team is unbeaten so far in this tournament, and finished as the table toppers in the Super Six round. They defeated Pakistan in their last match by 58 runs and successfully defended the target of 252 runs.

On the other hand, Afghanistan U19 beat Ireland in their last match by a big margin of 191 runs. Faisal Shinozada was the standout performer for Afghanistan U19 scoring a brilliant hundred. In the bowling department, Abul Aziz and Aqil Khan each took three wickets.

Also Read: ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026: AUS U19 vs ENG U19 Today Match Prediction – 1st Semi-Final, Who Will Win Today?

 IND U19 vs AFG U19 Match Details

• Match: India U19 vs Afghanistan U19, 2nd Semi-Final 

• Date: 4th February 2026

• Time: 1.00 PM IST

• Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare

• Live Streaming: JioHotstar 

IND U19 vs AFG U19 Weather Report

IND U19 vs AFG U19 Pitch Report

The Harare surface is dry and slow, making it hard for batters to find their rhythm early on. Spinners will get turn from the start, while seamers could find a bit of movement with the fresh ball

Top Batters to Watch – IND U19 vs AFG U19

• Faisal Shinozada (AFG U19): 325 runs in this tournament 

• Abhigyan Kundu (IND 19): 199 runs in this tournament 

• Vaibhav Suryavanshi (IND 19): 205 runs in this tournament 

Top Bowlers to Watch – IND U19 vs AFG U19

• Nooristani Omarzai (AFG U19): 12 wickets in this tournament 

• Henil Patel (IND U19): 11 wickets in this tournament 

• RS Ambrish (IND 19): 8 wickets in this tournament 

IND U19 vs AFG U19 Recent Form

IND U19 vs AFG U19 Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If AFG U19 Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 40–50

• Predicted Total: 240–250

• Match Result: IND U19 to win

Scenario 2: If IND U19 bats first

• Powerplay Score: 45–55

• Predicted Total: 270–280

• Match Result: IND U19 to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

IND U19 vs AFG U19 Predicted Playing XIs

India U19

Aaron George, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ayush Mhatre (c), Vihaan Malhotra, Abhigyan Kundu (w), Vedant Trivedi, RS Ambrish, Kanishk Chouhan, Khilan Patel, Henil Patel, Deepesh Devendran

Afghanistan U19 

Khalid Ahmadzai, Osman Sadat, Faisal Shinozada, Uzairullah Niazai, Mahboob Khan (w/c), Azizullah Miakhil, Nooristani Omarzai, Abdul Aziz, Roohullah Arab, Wahidullah Zadran, Aqil Khan

Why India U19 Are Favourites Today

• Strong top-order 

• Strong pace attack 

• Recent form is excellent 

IND U19 vs AFG U19 Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

Based on current form, team balance, and superior bowling strength, India U19 are the favourites to win this 2nd semi-final match. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ayush Mhatre and Vihaan Malhotra are expected to be the key performers.

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