This is it from the India vs Pakistan, U19 World Cup 2026 Super Six clash. While the Ayush Mhatre-led side walks into the semi-final, the campaign ends for Pakistan here. We hope you liked our coverage of the game. Do join us for the semi-finals and eventually the final of the tournament. For more, stay connected to NDTV Sports. Goodbye!

India U19 captain Ayush Mhatre said, "There was a good start but in the middle, the ball was spinning. The way KC batted (was) brilliant. Vedant was batting well in the nets, so I was confident in him. Boys were contributing. Pakistan batters batted well in the first 25, after that the spinners bowled really well. We are looking match by match. Just want to win the semi-finals."

Kanishk Chouhan has been named the Player of the Match. He scored 35 off 29 and returned figures of 1 for 30 in 10 overs.

"When I got into bat, my partner told me the longer we bat the better. 230 was the score we looked at. The idea was to take it as deep as possible and only hit when the ball was in the slot. The wicket was breaking, I wanted to pile dots. The confidence is high. Support from the team has been very good," the youngster said.

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With the big win over Pakistan U19, India U19 finish the Super Six Group 2 table as toppers. They will take on Afghanistan U19, who ended at second spot in Group 1, in the semi-final on Wednesday, February 4.

Meanwhile, Australia U19 will take on England U19 in the other semi-final that will take place on Tuesday, February 3.

Pakistan U19 were in control at one stage and even threatened to win the game in the required 33.3 overs, but they lacked intent midway and lost the semi-final spot. What added insult to injury was the fact that Pakistan U19 even lost the game by a huge margin of 58 runs.

OUT! Khilan Patel has dismissed Huzaifa Ahsan! India U19 have defeated Pakistan U19 by 58 runs in their U19 World Cup Super Six match. With the win, the Ayush Mhatre-led side sets up a semi-final clash with Afghanistan U19.

IND U19 252 (49.5)

PAK U19 194(46.2)

Just three came off the over from Ayush Mhatre. India U19 continue to wait for the final wicket. They will aim to do it as quickly as possible to make sure they face Afghanistan rather than Australia in the semi-finals.

PAK U19 194-9 (46)

WICKET! Khilan Patel has dismissed Mohammad Sayyam! India U19 are only one wicket away from victory. Only if it matters now, Pakistan U19 need 62 runs in 34 balls from this point.

PAK U19 191-8 (44)

OUT! Another Pakistan U19 wicket goes down! India U19 are only two scalps away from registering a win. That delivery from Ayush Mhatre gripped on the surface, producing a false shot from Momin Qamar as the batter handed an easy catch to Vihaan Malhotra at cover point.

Momin Qamar c Vihaan Malhotra b Ayush Mhatre 0(3)

PAK U19 184-8 (41.3)

That is a sensational catch from Kanishk Chouhan! Abdul Subhan is out. He came down the track and smashed the Khilan Patel delivery down the ground. Kanishk ran to his left from long-on and took a brilliant diving catch.

Abdul Subhan c Kanishk Chouhan b Khilan Patel 7(12)

PAK U19 183-7 (40.5)

Indian U19 spinners have provided the side a slight edge here. Forty overs have been bowled and we enter the final 10 now. Pakistan U19 need 72 runs in the remaining 60 balls.

PAK U19 181-6 (40)

OUT! Ali Hassan Baloch has top‑edged that to short fine‑leg. Vihaan Malhotra tossed it up outside off‑stump, and a pre‑meditated attempt for a sweep saw Baloch ballooning the ball to the fielder inside the circle. Pakistan U19 are six down.

Ali Hassan Baloch c Deepesh Devendran b Vihaan Malhotra 3(20)

PAK U19 172-6 (37)

Usman Khan is GONE! Ayush Mhatre has provided India a big wicket! And this puts the bowling side ahead in the game now. Usman went for a sweep shot but got hit on the leg. The umpire raised his finger over the LBW appeal despite Usman seemingly getting an under‑edge there. Pakistan U19 are five down. They need 85 runs in 87 balls.

Usman Khan lbw b Ayush Mhatre 66(92)

PAK U19 168-5 (35.3)

Pakistan U19 need 85 runs in 90 balls to win this game. That also seems tough for them from this point as the Indian spinners have kept things really tight.

PAK U19 168-4 (35)

Pakistan U19 have failed to chase down the 253-run target in 33.3 overs or less, and this means they have been eliminated from the tournament. On the other hand, India U19 take the fourth and final semi-final slot, joining Afghanistan U19, Australia U19 and England U19.

A sweep shot from Usman Khan and that will beat the short fine-leg fielder to his right. The batter will get a boundary. Pakistan U19 need an improbable 89 in nine balls to make it to the semi-finals. Practically, India U19 are only nine balls away from entering the knockout stage and eliminating Pakistan U19.

PAKU19 164-4 (32)

OUT! Ayush Mhatre has dismissed Ahmed Hussain! That is brilliant piece of wicketkeeping from India U19's Abhigyan Kundu. It was pitched up from Mhatre. The ball took the outside edge of Hussain’s bat, and Kundu did some good work to track the deflection and take the catch.

Ahmed Hussain c Abhigyan Kundu b Ayush Mhatre 2(6)

PAK U19 159-4 (31.1)

It was a huge moment in the game and that went in favour of Usman Khan! Ahmed Hussain nudged the ball towards point and tried to take a quick single. The fielder collected the ball and threw it to the wicketkeeper, who clipped off the bails quickly. The TV umpire had a look at it and ruled the 50-50 decision in favour of the batter.

PAK U19 155-3 (30.5)

WICKET! RS Ambrish has dismissed Farhan Yousaf! The Pakistan U19 batter tried to go for a big one but failed to clear the fielder at long-on. Khilan Patel backpedalled to take the catch inches ahead of the boundary rope. The chasing team is three down.

Farhan Yousaf c Khilan Patel b RS Ambrish 38(39)

PAK U19 151-3 (29.4)

Usman Khan raced to his half-century in 76 balls. He got there on the fourth delivery of the over bowled by Kanishk Chouhan. Pakistan U19 need 105 in 27 balls if they wish to make it to the semi-final.

PAK U19 148-2 (29)

Another tidy over from Kanishk Chouhan! He has conceded only one run in this over. Pakistan U19 need 118 runs in 39 balls. This match seems to have already gone out of their grip.

PAK U19 135-2 (27)

To qualify for the semi-finals and eliminate India, Pakistan U19 need 119 runs in 45 balls. The pitch is degrading, with the spinners getting a lot of turn. It continues to get difficult for Pakistan. The good thing for the chasing side is it has lost only two wickets so far.

PAK U19 134-2 (26)

This match is now going out of Pakistan U19's grip. They need 138 in 63 balls. The asking rate is around 13. Usman Khan is solid at one end, but he is not trying big shots. This is such poor intent from the chasing team.

Farhan Yousaf has played a lofted drive over extra cover for a four. This is a boundary for Pakistan after 35 deliveries, informed the commentators on-air. India have completely tightened the noose on their opponents.

PAKU19 108-2 (21.3)

This is quite a strange strategy from Pakistan U19. They are not going for the needed chase, as they have slowed down. The chasing team needs 155 in 81 balls to eliminate India and make it to the semi-finals, but it seems that they are going for a win rather than trying to make it to the final 4.

PAK U19 98-2 (20)

Brilliant bowling by Kanishk Chouhan! He has bowled a maiden over at a really crucial juncture in the game. What adds to his brilliance is the fact that he has bowled it to set batter Usman Khan. Pakistan U19 need 160 runs in 87 balls now.

PAK U19 93-2 (19)

OUT! Kanishk Chouhan gets a much‑deserved wicket. He kept the Pakistani batters in check with tight overs and eventually earned his reward. Hamza Zahoor went across the stumps and tried to play a sweep shot. Kanishk smartly dragged his length back, and the batter ended up playing it onto his stumps.

Hamza Zahoor b Kanishk Chouhan 42(49)

PAK U19 88-2 (17)

The asking rate has gone over nine for Pakistan U19 now. They need 166 to win in the remaining 105 balls. One of Hamza Zahoor or Usman Khan needs to take the onus of scoring some quick runs from this point.

PAK U19 87-1 (16)

Indian spinners Kanishk Chouhan and Khilan Patel have started contrastingly. Kanishk has done a superb job, conceding only four runs in his two overs, while Khilan has leaked 11 in his two. Pakistan U19 are truly in control at the moment.

PAK U19 81-1 (15)

Hamza Zahoor and Usman Khan have put Pakistan U19 back in the game with a crucial unbeaten 52‑run partnership. Hamza is batting on 37 while Usman is 26 not out. India U19 badly need a breakthrough to keep things under control.

PAK U19 75-1 (13)

Spin has been introduced, and Hamza Zahoor scores a boundary on the second ball. Khilan Patel bowled it fuller outside off‑stump, but Hamza timed his sweep shot perfectly to beat the deep square‑leg fielder to his right.

PAK U19 68-1 (11.2)

Pakistan U19 have scored 56 runs in the first powerplay at the loss of one wicket. Usman Khan and Hamza Zahoor have brought the side back into the game after it lost Sameer Minhas early. The chasing team needs 197 more in 141 balls to qualify for the semi-final.

PAK U19 56-1 (10)

Aaron George has made a huge blunder here! He has dropped the catch of Usman Khan. Deepesh Devendran surprised the batter with a quick bouncer, and he ended up top‑edging it. George ran in from deep backward square leg but dropped the catch.

PAK U19 49-1 (9)

Huge concern for India as Vaibhav Suryavanshi is down on the ground. He is having some problem with his hamstring, it seems. The physio is currently checking the star batter as we have a short stoppage in play.

The action resumes with Suryavanshi still on the ground. That is a good sign for India U19.

PAKU19 43-1 (7.5)

Pakistan's scoring rate is exactly six runs per over at the moment. They have their task cut out as they need to chase down the target of 253 in 33.3 overs to enter the semi-final. On the other hand, India need to make sure that they just take this game beyond that mark to finish in the final 4.

PAK U19 42-1 (7)

Five overs are up and Pakistan's confidence have hit a big blow. With the dismissal of Sameer Minhas, the onus has fallen on the shoulders of Hamza Zahoor and Usman Khan for forming a solid partnership. 

PAK U19 28/1 (5 overs)

OUT!!! Henil Patel draws the first blood for India as he provides them with the big wicket of Sameer Minhas for 9. Henil strikes directly onto the pads of Minhas as the umpire signals LBW out. Terrific bowling as Pakistan go 1 down. 

PAK U19 23/1 (3.4 overs)

In the second over from Henil Patel, Hamza Zahoor shows his true mettle and hits three brilliant boundaries. In total, Henil concedes 13 runs as India look for wickets. The duo of Hamza and Sameer Minhas make the intentions clear right from the very beginning. 

PAK U19 18/0 (2 overs)

Pakistan are off to a good start in the chase of 253. In the first over from RS Ambrish, the duo of Hamza Zahoor and Sameer Minhas scored five runs. This included a boundary from Minhas. The battle between Minhas and pacer Henil Patel will be the one to watch out for. 

PAK U19 5/0 (1 over)

Hello and welcome to the second innings of the U19 World Cup 2026, Super Six match between India and Pakistan. In the chase of 253, Hamza Zahoor and Sameer Minhas have started the proceedings for Pakistan. The duo need to stitch a solid opening partnership as Pakistan have to chase the target down in 33.3 overs. On the other hand, RS Ambrish will be bowling the first over for India.

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On the back of Vedant Trivedi’s crucial 68(98), India U19 set a target of
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"The goal was to bat till the end, focus on strike rotation and bat till the 50th over. The ball is not coming onto the bat nicely and it's keeping low as well, so this is a fighting score. (Advice from VVS Laxman and Hrishikesh Kanitkar) Their advice was to simply execute the plans that had been discussed, no need to do anything extraordinary and to help the team reach a good score," said Vedant Trivedi. 

After bowling out India for 252, Pakistan now face a daunting task. A simple win won't help them as they need to chase down this target in 33.3 overs, in order to reach the semi-finals. A tough challenge ahead. 

India have been bundled out for 252 against Pakistan in their U19 World Cup 2026, Super Six match on Sunday in Bulawayo. In the last over, Abdul Subhan removed Kanishk Chouhan for 35 while Deepesh Devendran got run out for 1. For India, Vedant Trivedi became the top scorer with 68 runs, while Vaibhav Suryavanshi also scored 30. For Pakistan, Abdul Subhan and Mohammad Sayyam took three and two wickets respectively. 

OUT!!! Abdul Subhan dismisses Khilan Patel for 21. Khilan gets clean bowled as India lose eighth wicket. 

IND U19 250/8 (49.1 overs)

WOAH!!! Khilan Patel and Kanishk Chouhan's partnership has changed the game for India as they crossed the 250-run mark. In the previous over of Mohammad Sayyam, Khilan hammered two sixes as the Pakistan bowler leaked 16 runs. A big over for India. 

IND U19 250/7 (49 overs)

FOUR!!! Khilan Patel joins the party in style and hits a brilliant boundary on Abdul Subhan's delivery. Making a good use of the poor ball, Khilan hits it towards the short fine leg and steals a boundary. 

IND U19 234/7 (48 overs)

47 overs are up and India are aiming to reach the 250-run mark. Kanishk Chouhan and Khilan Patel's partnership is a crucial one now as the batters are aiming to take India towards a respectable total. In the previous over of Mohammad Sayyam, Chouhan, who has been bought by RCB in the IPL 2026 auction, hits three boundaries as the Pakistan bowler leaks 14 runs. 

IND U19 227/7 (47 overs)

OUT!! Ali Raza strikes again and this time, he removes RS Ambrish for 29. The ball hits the thick edge of the bat as wicketkeeper Hamza Zahoor makes no mistake and takes an excellent catch. Seventh wicket gone for India but they still cross the 200-run mark. 

IND U19 200/7 (44 overs)

RS Ambrish and Kanishk Chouhan are giving the final touches to India's innings with their partnership. In the previous over of Ahmed Hussain, the duo scored eight runs. This included a boundary from Ambrish. They aim for some much overs. 

IND U19 197/6 (43 overs)

After the dismissal of Vedant Trivedi, Kanishk Chouhan joins hands with RS Ambrish at the crease. The duo is now taking India ahead in the game with their partnership. In the previous over of Momin Qamar, Chouhan hits a boundary. 

IND U19 186/6 (41 overs)

OUT!! Vedant Trivedi departs for 68 after providing India a brilliant support. Trivedi becomes a prey of Momin Qamar as India go six down. A full-toss delivery, Trivedi hits it towards the mid-wicket where Farhan Yousaf takes a good catch. The umpire checks it for a no-ball but declares it a full-toss. 

IND U19 182/6 (40.2 overs)

This India vs Pakistan match is truly living up to its reputation, as the young stars are leaving no opportunity to challenge each other. Abdul Subhan fields a shot from RS Ambrish and throws the ball back at him in an attempt to get a run-out. The moment turns fiery as both players exchange intense death stares.

IND U19 178/5 (39.2 overs)

Despite losing their fifth wicket, India are still in a good position as Vedant Trivedi is playing a good knock. He is looking forward to completing his century and also guiding India towards a huge total. His partnership with RS Ambrish is troubling Pakistann bowlers. 

IND U19 172/5 (38 overs)

Vedant Trivedi and RS Ambrish are steadily taking India ahead in the game. In the previous over of Ali Raza, the duo scored three runs. They now aim to finish at a huge total. 

IND U19 153/5 (35 overs)

OUT!!! Pakistan finally make it up for Mohammad Sayyam's no-ball blunder as Ali Hasan Baloch dismisses Abhigyan Kundu for 16. Kundu hits it hard but his shot lacks timing and it lands into the hands of Abdul Subhan. Fifth wicket gone for India. 

IND U19 147/5 (32.2 overs)

FIFTY!!! Vedant Trivedi takes a single on Mohammad Sayyam's delivery and brings up his half-century in style. He takes 74 balls to complete his half-century. Terrific batting from the India star. 

IND U19 140/4 (30 overs)

Oh No! Blunder from Mohammad Sayyam denies Pakistan another wicket. Abhigyan Kundan gets caught on Sayyam's delivery as the whole Pakistan team celebrates. However, the third umpire then reveals that Sayyam had overstepped and declares it a no-ball. The disappointment wraps up the ground. 

IND U19 136/4 (29.4 overs)

Vedant Trivedi has been joined Abhigyan Kundu and both the batters are forming a good partnership. In the previous over of Momin Qamar, the duo scored nine runs, which include a boundary from Trivedi. He now needs just two runs to complete his half-century. 

IND U19 132/4 (29 overs)

OUT!! The strong partnership between Vihaan Malhotra and Vedant Trivedi finally comes to an end as Ahmed Hussain removes the former for 21. Vihaan goes back into the crease and looks to punch it hard. However, the ball goes back into the hands of Ahmed at the non-striker's end. Ahmed then gives a fiery send-off to Vihaan as India go four down. 

IND U19 109/4 (23.4 overs)

Vedant Trivedi is standing unbeaten at 33 and inching closer towards his half-century. His partnership with Vihaan Malhotra is truly a game-changer for three-down India. Pakistan, on the other hand, are struggling for wickets again. They desperately aim to end this solid partnership. 

IND U19 108/3 (23 overs)

WOAH! Vedant Trivedi and Vihaan Malhotra have completed their fifty-run partnership. They reached the mark after Vedant hit a boundary on Momin Qamar's delivery. Terrific and a very mature batting performance from the duo. 

IND U19 98/3 (20.1 overs)

FOUR!! Vihaan Malhotra ends the snoozefest in style as he hits a brilliant boundary on Abdul Subhan's delivery. An outside off delivery, Vihaan hits a drive. The ball was in the air for a while but then managed to cross the boundary line for a four. First boundary after four overs. 

IND U19 83/3 (16.2 overs)

The steady partnership between Vihaan Malhotra and Vedant Trivedi is bringing India back on track. India, who were dealing with setback of losing their top-order in quick successions, are now creating some trouble for Pakistan bowlers. The duo of Vedant and Vihaan now eye some boundaries in the upcoming overs. 

IND U19 78/3 (16 overs)

Vedant Trivedi and Vihaan Malhotra are forming a good partnership and taking three-down India ahead in the game. They are slowly taking singles and keeping the scoreboard going for India. 

IND U19 68/3 (13 overs)

SIX!!! India finally take a sigh of relief as Vedant Trivedi hits a massive six on Mohammad Sayyam's delivery. Making a good use of the free-hit, Trivedi patiently waits and then hammers a pull-shot into the deep mid-wicket for a huge six. 

IND U19 65/3 (11.3 overs) 

After losing three wickets in quick successions, India are struggling for runs. Vihaan Malhotra and Vedant Trivedi have joined hands at the crease and looking to form a solid partnership. They are showing a cautious approach and not taking any unnecessary risks. In the previous over of Abdul Subhan, the duo scored two runs. 

IND U19 51/3 (11 overs)

OUT!!! Another wicket gone for India as Abdul Subhan dismissed Aaron George for 16. George brings his inside to the good length delivery. The ball then rattles the off stump, giving Pakistan their third wicket of the day. 

IND U19 47/3 (8.1 overs)

OUT!!! India lose another wicket in the same over of Mohammad Sayyam and this time, skipper Ayush Mhatre becomes the prey and departs for duck. The dismissal similar to Vaibhav Suryavanshi's. The ball hits the outside edge of Mhatre's bat and wicketkeeper Hamza Zahoor grabs an easy catch. The on-field umpire checks for the no-ball but later declares Mhatre out. 

IND U19 47/2 (8 overs)

WHAT IS HAPPENING HERE? As we were speaking about Pakistan's fielding blunder, Mohammad Sayyam makes it up for the team as he removes Vaibhav Suryavanshi on the very next ball. Suryavanshi tries to go for a pull shot but his edge touches the ball and travels straight to the wicketkeeper Hamza Zahoor. First wicket gone for India. 

IND U19 47/1 (7.4 overs)

OH NO! What have you done, Huzaifa Ahsan? Vaibhav Suryavanshi hits it up in the air on Mohammad Sayyam's delivery. Huzaifa tries to come under it and grab a catch but fails to complete it. Meanwhile, he throws it towards the wicketkeeper in hope of run out. However, the wicketkeeper fails to remove the bails as Suryavanshi makes it back on time. 

IND U19 47/0 (7.3 overs)

Just like every other game, Vaibhav Suryavanshi has once again adapted the ruthless approach and playing a fiery knock for India. In the previous over of Al Raza, he hammered a boundary, followed by a huge maximum. In total, Raza conceded 11 runs. 

IND U19 46/0 (7 overs)

Pakistan finally take some sigh of relief as Ali Raza bowls an economical over and controls the flow of runs. The opening duo of Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Aaron George, who are looking unstoppable today, showed cautiousness in the previous over and scored just two runs. Pakistan now need a wicket at the earliest. 

IND U19 34/0 (5 overs)

FOUR!!! Vaibhav Suryavanshi gets another boundary from Mohammad Sayyam. A full toss delivery, Suryavanshi drives straight down the ground. Not right off the middle of the bat, so mid-off and mid-on chase, but the ball races across the fence. 

IND U19 32/0 (4 overs)

Vaibhav Suryavanshi has made his intentions clear right from the very beginning. He is fearlessly dealing in boundaries and forming a good partnership with Aaron George. In the previous over of Ali Raza, Suryavanshi hit two brilliant boundaries as Raza conceded 11 runs. 

IND U19 24/0 (3 overs)

Vaibhav Suryavanshi patiently waits and then hammers a boundary on the last delivery of Mohammad Sayyam's over. Making a good use of the bounce, Suryavanshi brings his edge and sends the ball across the boundary line. Terrific start for India as Pakistan look for wickets. 

IND U19 13/0 (2 overs)

FOUR!!! India off to a good start against Pakistan as Aaron George hits a terrific boundary in the first over from Ali Raza. On the last delivery of the over, George presses forward to play a lovely straight drive. The shot easily crosses the boundary line as Raza leaks seven runs in the first over. 

IND U19 7/0 (1 over)

The U19 World Cup 2026, Super Six match between India and Pakistan finally begins. For India, Aaron George and Vaibhav Suryavanshi have started the proceedings. The duo is looking for a solid opening partnership, in order to maintain an upper hand in the game. On the other hand, Ali Raza will be bowling the first over for Pakistan. 

Players of both the teams are now out on the field for their respective national anthems. The mouth-watering clash between the arch-rivals India and Pakistan shall begin shortly. Stay tuned with us.

"The weather conditions, really good. A high of 28, a low of 17, and very little chance of rain. We are on pitch number six for this game. The curators had to work hard to keep this fresh. A bit of context now is that 213 by England defended, 261 chased down by Sri Lanka, then India hit 350. So there's runs to be had here. I'd say make use of the new ball because it will come on nicely and it gets a little bit slower. And then at the back end, really go after the bowling, but wickets in hand are crucial. The surface visually looks a good one. but what's underneath there is another question. I think it's a little bit dry," reckon Rohan Gavaskar and Ed Rainsford. 

Just like the previous few games, India and Pakistan captains refused to shake hands with each other. Ayush Mhatre and Farhan Yousaf were seen avoiding any kind of interaction with each other at the toss. 

Pakistan U19 (Playing XI): Hamza Zahoor(w), Sameer Minhas, Usman Khan, Ahmed Hussain, Farhan Yousaf(c), Huzaifa Ahsan, Ali Hassan Baloch, Abdul Subhan, Momin Qamar, Mohammad Sayyam, Ali Raza.

India U19 (Playing XI): Aaron George, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ayush Mhatre(c), Vihaan Malhotra, Abhigyan Kundu(w), Vedant Trivedi, RS Ambrish, Kanishk Chouhan, Khilan Patel, Henil Patel, Deepesh Devendran.

"We would've batted first. Boys are doing well. We are confident. Sunny day, first three games there was rain. Last two games there was good weather. Udhav Mohan out, Deepesh comes in," said India skipper Ayush Mhatre. 

"Slight moisture, our bowling department will do well. It's a new ground, we've prepared well. Not much difference in the two venues. Bowlers and fielders have done well. I believe in my unit. First focus is to play a good game, not worry about margins. One change: Ali Hassan in, Shayan out," said Pakistan skipper Farhan Yousaf. 

Pakistan skipper Farhan Yousaf wins the toss, opts to bowl against India in the U19 World Cup 2026, Super Six match on Sunday in Bulawayo. 

“The Asia Cup final loss might linger a bit in the minds of Indian players, but this Indian side has shown strong form, winning all their World Cup matches so far. That puts the pressure more on Pakistan. Of course, expecting a dominant win by 200–250 runs is unrealistic — such results happen once in a hundred games. I believe it won’t be easy for Pakistan this time," said Yuzvendra Chahal. 

In the bowling department, right-arm pacer Ali Raza has been Pakistan's key man with 12 wickets from four matches, and Indian batters will have to plan to tackle him. Another right-arm pacer Abdul Subhan has also been among the wickets with 10 from four matches.

Opener Sameer Minhas, who orchestrated India's defeat in the U-19 Asia Cup final with a magnificent 172, has been in impressive form in the tournament, scoring 74 not out against Zimbabwe in their group match and 76 in the win against New Zealand in Super Sixes. Minhas will again be the thorn in the flesh for India who will plot to remove him early in the innings and curb his run-scoring.

Pakistan, on the other hand, lost their opening group game against England but won their next two matches against Scotland and Zimbabwe. They notched a comprehensive eight-wicket win over New Zealand in their Super Six match on January 27, and are coming into the India game with confidence.

On the bowling front, right-arm medium pacer Henil Patel (10 wickets in four matches) and left-arm fast bowler Udhav Mohan, who picked up three wickets in the last match against Zimbabwe, have been the standout performers for India. Skipper Ayush Mhatre too sparkled with his off-breaks, getting three scalps against Zimbabwe, while right-arm medium RS Amrish has also been among wickets upfront.

Wicket-keeper Abhigyan Kundu (183 runs from four matches, 80 highest score) and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (166 runs from four matches) have been consistent with the bat, scoring two fifties each, but they would look to convert those into three-figure marks.

"The India Under 19 team playing in the ongoing Under 19 World Cup had a virtual interaction with the legend of World Cricket, Mr. Sachin Tendulkar. In what was an invaluable experience, the next generation got insights and perspectives on the important ingredients for success and longevity in an ever evolving sport, not just limited to technical skills and remaining fit but also the importance of staying focused, disciplined, humble and rooted in success," the BCCI posted on X.

The India under-19 men’s side virtually interacted with legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar ahead of their decisive Super Six clash against Pakistan in the ongoing U-19 World Cup. Prior to any game, a virtual pep talk from Sachin is a stuff of dreams and the Indian boys did get some priceless advice from the legend.

It has been a dominant run for India so far in the Under-19 World Cup. The Indians started their campaign with a comprehensive six-wicket win over USA, before beating Bangladesh and New Zealand in the group stage. In their first Super Six match, India thrashed hosts Zimbabwe by a massive 204 runs on January 27 to continue their unbeaten run.

India are also likely to continue with their 'no handshake' policy with Pakistan in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack and the ensuing Operation Sindoor carried out by the country's armed forces. The Indian Under-19 team avoided the post-match handshake with Pakistan in the final of the U-19 Asia Cup. The Indians had skipped the gesture during the two sides' group stage match of that tournament as well.

A simple win over India is not enough for Pakistan to qualify. They must defeat India by at least 85 runs. If Pakistan are chasing, they must reach the target before 31.5 overs (or 33.2 overs if the target is 250).

If India beat Pakistan, they will qualify for the semi-finals and finish on top of the group as well. This would mean they will face Afghanistan in the last-four clash. However, all will not be lost even if India lose to Pakistan. Even with a small margin of defeat, India will finish above Pakistan in the final points table. On the other hand, Pakistan need to win by a very big margin to advance.

So far, Australia, Afghanistan, and England have entered the semi-finals. The result of the India vs Pakistan Super Six match will decide the fourth and final semi-finalist of the 2026 U-19 World Cup. As per the current standings in the U-19 World Cup Super Six points table, India are second in Group 2 behind England (8 points, NRR +1.757). India have 6 points (NRR +3.337), while Pakistan have 4 points (NRR +1.484).

India lost to Pakistan by 191 runs in the Under-19 Asia Cup final in Dubai last December after winning the group match of the same tournament against the arch-rivals by 90 runs.

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