IND U-19 vs PAK U-19

India U19 Team secured their spot in the semifinal of 2026 U19 world cup

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 20:06:03 GMT

The ICC Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2026 semifinals will feature India Under-19 after Pakistan failed to meet their qualification requirements during the Super Six match at Queens Sports Club Bulawayo on February 1.

The teams entered the match with a preliminary tie to break. India held the upper hand on the points table with six points from three matches, while Pakistan were on four. The Ayush Mhatre-led team needed only to win their match to secure a top-four finish whereas Pakistan had to meet more complicated requirements. They needed to win the match and complete their chase within 33.3 overs to surpass India's net run rate advantage.

India entered the game with an impressive NRR of +3.337, compared to Pakistan's +1.484. After Pakistan captain Farhan Yousaf won the toss and opted to field, India posted a competitive total of 252 batting first. The innings was anchored by Vedant Trivedi, who struck a composed 68 on a testing surface. India maintained their match progress after losing three players by demonstrating controlled batting skills and efficient between-the-wicket movement.

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India seal semifinal berth after Pakistan fall behind the rate

Pakistan failed to establish the required speed for their chase because they faced an extremely difficult target. Usman Khan fought hard to achieve a half-century but the required run rate continued to increase after each over. Indian bowlers created continuous pressure through their tight bowling which prevented Pakistan from increasing their scoring rate during the middle overs.

Ayush Mhatre played a key role with the ball, dismissing Ahmed Hussain and later trapping Usman Khan lbw for 66. Pakistan faced increasing difficulties because their batting partners died and they faced continuous dot-ball deliveries. Pakistan reached 167 for 4 in 34 overs which made it impossible for them to achieve their target within the remaining time.

As a result, India officially sealed their semifinal berth, becoming the fourth and final team to qualify alongside Australia, Afghanistan and England. The unbeaten Indian side now moves into the knockout stage with momentum firmly on its side.

U19 World Cup 2026, Super 6, Match 12: IND U19 vs PAK U19 head-to-head, pitch report and predicted playing XIs

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 01:22:03 GMT

India U19 will be up against Pakistan U19 in a high-octane Super 6 encounter of the ICC Under-19 World Cup at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on Sunday, February 1. With one semi-final spot still up for grabs, this match could decide who moves into the last four.

India U19 have been brilliant so far in the tournament Three back-to-back wins for them to finish the group stages against USA, Bangladesh and New Zealand, even with the interruptions of rain. Carrying that strong form into the Super 6, India crushed hosts Zimbabwe by a huge margin. With six points and an excellent net run rate, the Ayush Mhatre-led side will look to continue their dominant run.

Pakistan U19 have also shown good fight in the competition. After an early loss to England in the group stage, they bounced back with wins over Scotland and Zimbabwe. In the Super 6, Pakistan registered a solid victory against New Zealand to stay in the race. With four points so far, they need a strong win against India to keep their semi-final hopes alive. Pakistan will also take confidence from their recent win over India in the U19 Asia Cup final.

IND U19 vs PAK U19: Head-to-Head Record

Matches Played: 21
India U19 Won: 16
Pakistan U19 Won: 12
Tied: 1
No Result: 0

IND U19 vs PAK U19: Pitch Report

The Queens Sports Club surface normally assists pace bowlers, particularly in the beginning of the innings. Batsmen need to be careful at the start as the ball can move around. Winning the toss and choosing to bowl first could be a good option, as conditions tend to ease later on.

IND U19 vs PAK U19: Predicted Playing XIs

India U19 (IND U19):

Ayush Mhatre (C), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Vihaan Malhotra, Aaron George, Abhigyan Kundu (WK), Vedant Trivedi, Kanishk Chouhan, RS Ambrish, Khilan Patel, Udhav Mohan, Henil Patel

Pakistan U19 (PAK U19):

Farhan Yousaf (C), Sameer Minhas, Usman Khan, Ahmed Hussain, Hamza Zahoor (WK), Huzaifa Ahsan, Abdul Subhan, Momin Qamar, Mohammad Sayyam, Ali Raza, Mohammad Shayan

Watch: Vaibhav Suryavanshi booed by Pakistan fans after India’s U-19 Asia Cup final defeat

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 16:19:52 GMT

India’s teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi was caught in an uncomfortable moment after the Under-19 Asia Cup final defeat against Pakistan in Dubai. A video that surfaced online showed a group of Pakistan supporters booing the 14-year-old as he walked past them outside the stadium. The clip quickly spread across social media and drew strong reactions.

In the video, Suryavanshi can be seen being calm and composed. He does not respond to the crowd and continues walking, letting noise fade behind him. This has impressed many people for his maturity, especially given his young age and the pressure that comes along with playing an important match like this.

It happened after a rather tragic day for the Under-19 cricket squad of India in the finals. Chasing a massive target at the ICC Academy Ground, India never really looked in control and the match slipped away early.

A Difficult Final for India U-19 Against Pakistan U-19

India’s chase of 348 started badly as captain Ayush Mhatre was dismissed early. Suryavanshi looked dangerous with a quick 26 off nine balls, but his stay ended when he edged pacer Ali Raza to the wicketkeeper. A brief exchange between the batter and bowler followed, which also went viral online.

Watch the video here

Pakistan’s fans are acting shamelessly and they have no sense of shame whatsoever.👀

These people are booing 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi just because Pakistan won a ‘cheap’ U19 Asia Cup. They’re acting like Pakistan won the World Cup.🤦🏻

This is why Pakistani people have no… pic.twitter.com/D1X6lgshr0
— Mention Cricket (@MentionCricket) December 22, 2025

Earlier, Pakistan had dominated the final thanks to a brilliant knock from Sameer Minhas, who smashed 172 off 113 balls. His innings powered the Pakistan Under-19 cricket team to 347. India were then bowled out for 156 in just 26.2 overs, losing the final by a huge margin of 191 runs.

Despite the heavy defeat, much of the post-match talk shifted away from cricket to crowd behavior. The situation felt harsher because Suryavanshi had started the tournament in stunning form, scoring 171 against UAE and finishing with 261 runs at a strike rate of 182.52. For many fans, the message was clear: young players should be allowed to learn, fail, and grow without being turned into targets in a rivalry that often goes beyond the game.

PM Shahbaz Sharif to host reception for Pakistan U-19 team after Asia Cup win over India

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 15:21:40 GMT

Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif will host a special reception for the Pakistan Under-19 cricket team after their victory over India in the Asia Cup final held in Dubai. The win is being seen as a rare and proud moment for Pakistan cricket, especially at the junior level.

The Under-19 team was greeted with a huge welcome upon their return to Islamabad, as they were given a reception that is usually reserved for senior sides returning to the country. This shows how significant an achievement this was for Pakistan and how much it means to both supporters and officials.

The chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board, Mohsin Naqvi, called this win a big achievement for Pakistan cricket. Junior cricket often does not get much attention in the country, but this victory against India brought the young players into the spotlight.

Young Heroes Praised as PCB Announces Big Rewards

Batter Sameer Minhas, who scored a match-winning 172 in the final, and fast bowler Ali Reza, who took four wickets, have been praised as future stars of Pakistan cricket. Their performances were key to the team’s success in the final.

Mohsin Naqvi, who is also the head of the Asian Cricket Council and Pakistan’s Federal Interior Minister, has been involved in an ongoing issue since the senior Asia Cup. During the tournament in Dubai, the Indian team reportedly refused to take the winners’ trophy from him at the presentation ceremony.

That trophy is still kept at the Asian Cricket Council offices in Dubai, with the matter yet to be settled. Reports also say that Naqvi has announced a cash prize of PKR five million for each Under-19 player, a reward that is very rare for junior cricketers in Pakistan and highlights the importance of this historic win.