India Under-19 vs Pakistan Under-19 Match Highlights & Results

Locked and loaded for the semifinals - And with that, the semifinal line up for this ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, 2026 is locked in. England, Australia, India, and Afghanistan are the final four still standing. The first semifinal will see England take on Australia at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on Tuesday, 3rd February. India, meanwhile, will head to Harare to face a spirited Afghanistan side that has made remarkable strides in a short span. The second semifinal will be played on Wednesday, 4th February, with the first ball scheduled for 7.30 am GMT. The stakes could not be higher. Do join us for all the pre-match buzz and buildup in advance. Until then, goodbye, cheers!

The victorious captain of India - AYUSH MHATRE highlights that the innings began well through Vaibhav and George, although there was some assistance for the bowlers with the ball gripping and turning. He heaps praise on Kanishk Chouhan, calling his knock brilliant, and adds that Chouhan had been batting exceptionally well in the nets. Mhatre says the team was confident he would deliver when it mattered. He mentions that contributions came from across the side, in every department, with the bowlers also stepping up at the right time. While the Pakistani batters batted well in the first 25 overs, Mhatre notes that once the ball started to spin, the Indian bowlers executed their plans effectively. Looking ahead, he stresses that the team is taking one game at a time, with the focus firmly on winning the semifinal before thinking about the final or the trophy.

The captain of Pakistan - FARHAN YOUSAF reflects on the defeat. He says that they began well with the ball and were able to pick up three early wickets. However, he admits that slightly wayward bowling allowed the opposition batters to settle, and the slow over-rate penalty that forced them to bring an extra fielder inside the circle also played a role. Despite the outcome, Yousaf says he is proud of his team’s effort and believes they will come back stronger in the future. He details that the initial aim was to win the game and secure qualification for the semifinal, but after losing a few wickets in the chase, the focus shifted to simply trying to win the match. Yousaf describes the wicket as challenging in the second innings and reiterates that the result does not take away from his pride in the team, especially praising the bowling and fielding efforts.

PLAYER OF THE MATCH - KANISHK CHOUHAN gets the award for playing a rescuer knock of 35 runs and returning with bowling figures of 10-1-30-1. He shares that he was advised to take his time at the crease. He explains that the plan was to bat deep, believing a total in the range of 230 to 240 would be competitive. Chouhan adds that the approach was to go for the boundary only when the ball was there to be hit and otherwise keep the scoreboard moving with singles. He describes the wicket as fairly normal and says it feels good to perform with such strong support around him.

... THE PRESENTATION CEREMONY ...

A mammoth challenge for Pakistan - The task in front of Pakistan was enormous, almost like trying to scale Mount Everest, with qualification hinging on chasing the target inside 33.3 overs or fewer. They lost Sameer Minhas, their batting spearhead, early, but Hamza Zahoor and Usman Khan came together to steady the innings. Their 65-run alliance was followed by a sluggish 63-run partnership between Yousaf and Usman, but as the game progressed, the surface began to grip and turn, making stroke-making increasingly difficult for the batters. Pakistan's run rate kept dipping and their chances diminished with every passing over. Just like the spinners of Pakistan, the Indian spin quartet came in unison and choked the scoring completely, combining for 8 wickets. Pakistan were out of the qualification race as they needed around 100 runs when the 34th over approached. And after that, the wheels just came off for them.

A long grind with the bat - India were rocked early, losing their top three inside the Powerplay as Pakistan were sharp in the field and spot on with their plans. Apart from the 62-run stand between Vihaan and Vedant that kept the men in blue afloat in that middle phase, India struggled to stitch together any meaningful alliances, with Pakistan constantly picking up wickets at regular intervals. A lot of the credit goes to Farhan Yousaf’s captaincy, as his bowling changes proved timely and effective. There were also moments where a few dismissals for India, particularly of Kundu and Sooryavanshi, appeared more self-inflicted than forced by the bowling. The turning point arrived in the 47th over, when Pakistan were penalised for a slow over rate and had to bring an extra fielder inside the ring. That shift proved costly. Timely cameos from Kanishk Chouhan and Khilan A. Patel at the death took full advantage, giving India the late surge they needed to push past the 250-run mark.

A clinical win for the Men in Blue - India had already qualified for the semis way before the result, but capping it off by winning it in such a fashion is just like a chef's kiss. With that, they not only top Group 2 of the Super Sixes, but also continue their unbeaten run against Pakistan in the Under-19 World Cup since 2012. It is now confirmed that India will face Afghanistan in the second semifinal in Harare. On the other hand, Bulawayo will be treated to a mini Ashes as Australia will go up against England in the first semifinal.

Khilan A. Patel to Huzaifa Ahsan, OUT! b Khilan A. Patel.OUT! BOWLED 'EM! Khilan has hammered the final nail into the coffin. Touch fuller on off, Huzaifa Ahsan hangs back and looks to carve the cut, but finds himself cramped for room. The ball whistles past the edge of the willow and clatters into the crown of off stump. Curtains. INDIA BEAT PAKISTAN BY 58 RUNS!

Khilan A. Patel to Huzaifa Ahsan, No run.Full, on off, turning away, Huzaifa Ahsan tries to sweep it but misses, it beats the bat.

Ayush Mhatre to Ali Raza, No run.Short, outside off, Ali Raza attempts to defend it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Ayush Mhatre to Huzaifa Ahsan, 1 run.Full, on middle, Huzaifa Ahsan drives it to long on for one run.

Ayush Mhatre to Huzaifa Ahsan, No run.Short, around off, Huzaifa Ahsan cuts it to point.

Ayush Mhatre to Huzaifa Ahsan, 2 runs.Full, on leg, Huzaifa Ahsan sweeps it to left of short fine leg and gets a couple of runs.

Ayush Mhatre to Huzaifa Ahsan, No run.Short, on leg, Huzaifa Ahsan punches it to long on, but doens't take the single.

Ayush Mhatre to Huzaifa Ahsan, No run.Fuller, on middle, Huzaifa Ahsan defends it to the right of the bowler.

Khilan A. Patel to Ali Raza, No run.Short, on middle, Ali Raza presses on his front foot and blocks it down the deck.

Khilan A. Patel to Ali Raza, No run.Short of a length, on off, Ali Raza defends it to point.

Khilan A. Patel to Ali Raza, No run.Full, around the pads, Ali Raza nudges it to short mid-wicket.

Khilan A. Patel to Ali Raza, No run.Low full toss, on leg, Ali Raza pushes it to short mid-wicket.

Ali Raza is the last batter in for Pakistan.

Khilan A. Patel to Mohammad Sayyam, OUT! c Abhigyan Kundu b Khilan A. Patel.OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! India are just one wicket away from winning and topping Group 2 in the Super 6. Fuller, just outside off, skidding away. Mohammad Sayyam looks to heave it across the line, but gets a slight outside edge before getting into the gloves of Abhigyan Kundu. Pakistan lose their ninth wicket and they still have 62 runs to chase.

Khilan A. Patel to Mohammad Sayyam, No run.Fuller, on off, Mohammad Sayyam pushes it to cover.

Ayush Mhatre to Mohammad Sayyam, 1 run.A tad short, outside off, Mohammad Sayyam slaps it through cover and gets across to rotate the strike.

Ayush Mhatre to Huzaifa Ahsan, 1 run.Fullish, on leg, Huzaifa Ahsan pushes it once again to long on for another single.

Ayush Mhatre to Mohammad Sayyam, 1 run.Tossed up, on middle, angling in, Mohammad Sayyam drives it to long on for a single.

Ayush Mhatre to Mohammad Sayyam, No run.Flat and pitches it up, on off, Mohammad Sayyam drives at cover.

Ayush Mhatre to Mohammad Sayyam, No run.Full, on off, Mohammad Sayyam eases it back to the bowler.

Ayush Mhatre to Huzaifa Ahsan, 1 run.Tossed up, on leg, Huzaifa Ahsan drives it to long on for a single.

Khilan A. Patel to Mohammad Sayyam, No run.Full, around off, Mohammad Sayyam drives at cover.

Khilan A. Patel to Huzaifa Ahsan, 1 run.Full, on off, Huzaifa Ahsan drives to long off for a single.

Khilan A. Patel to Huzaifa Ahsan, No run.A good length delivery spinning in at the leg stump. Ahsan attempts the reverse ramp but ends up wearing it on the body. A loud LBW appeal follows, but the umpire remains unmoved.

Khilan A. Patel to Mohammad Sayyam, 1 run.Fuller, around off, Mohammad Sayyam drives it to the left of deep cover for a single.

Khilan A. Patel to Huzaifa Ahsan, 1 run.Shortens the length, outside off, Ahsan chops it off the back foot to the cover region for a single.

Khilan A. Patel to Huzaifa Ahsan, No run.Full on middle, Ahsan backs away and drives it to mid off.

Ayush Mhatre to Mohammad Sayyam, No run.Short, on off, Mohammad Sayyam defends it to his front.

Ayush Mhatre to Mohammad Sayyam, No run.Full, on leg, Mohammad Sayyam eases it back to the bowler.

Ayush Mhatre to Mohammad Sayyam, No run.Short, on middle, Mohammad Sayyam defends on his front foot.

Pakistan are on the brink in Bulawayo. Mohammad Sayyam is in at number 10.

Ayush Mhatre to Momin Qamar, OUT! c Vihaan Malhotra b Ayush Mhatre.OUT! CAUGHT! Two wickets in two overs. Wicket number 3 for Ayush. This one is short and well outside off. Momin Qamar rocks back and tamely punches it in the air as he is put off by the bounce and turn. Chips it toward the point region, where Vihaan Malhotra moves to his left and grabs a dolly. Wickets are tumbling pretty badly for Pakistan.

Ayush Mhatre to Momin Qamar, No run.Short, outside off, Momin Qamar misses on his cut.

Ayush Mhatre to Huzaifa Ahsan, 1 run.Full, outside off, Huzaifa Ahsan drives it to long off to get a single.

Khilan A. Patel to Momin Qamar, No run.Fuller, outside off, Momin Qamar pushes it to cover.

India are 3 wickets away from winning. Momin Qamar walks in at number 9.

Khilan A. Patel to Abdul Subhan, OUT! c Kanishk Chouhan b Khilan A. Patel.OUT! TAKEN! That's a sensational take from Kanishk Chouhan and Pakistan Under-19 are seven down. This is flat and a touch fuller, on middle. Abdul Subhan puts on his dancing shows and charges down the deck to hoist it downtown, but miscues the shot. He gets the height more than the distance on the shot and Kanishk Chouhan, from the long on region, runs across the turf to his left, puts a dive and pouches the catch safely into his hands. That is not at all an easy catch.

Khilan A. Patel to Abdul Subhan, No run.Short again, just outside off, Abdul Subhan defends it to cover.

Khilan A. Patel to Huzaifa Ahsan, 1 run.Short, on off, Huzaifa Ahsan drives it to long off for a single.

Khilan A. Patel to Huzaifa Ahsan, No run.Full, on off, Huzaifa Ahsan pushes it to cover.

Khilan A. Patel to Abdul Subhan, 1 run.PUT IT DOWN! Although it was a tough chance. This is fuller, on off, Abdul Subhan swings his arm and drives it up and flat, just to the right of the bowler. Patel reacts quickly and extends his right hand, but fails to grab that one. The ball bounces off to mid on and the batters get a single.

POWERPLAY 3! India have their foot on the opposition's throat now. They have already confirmed their berth in the semifinal. But they are inching closer to a win. Just 28/3 for Pakistan in that 31-40 over phase. The men in blue can have a maximum of five players outside the inner ring for the remainder of the match.

Ayush Mhatre to Huzaifa Ahsan, No run.A half-tracker, on middle, clipped to mid-wicket.

Ayush Mhatre to Abdul Subhan, 1 run.Good length outside off. Ahsan pushes it to the left of short third fielder off the outside edge for one.

Ayush Mhatre to Huzaifa Ahsan, 1 run.Confusion, but no harm done! Full and quick, outside off, Ahsan drives it inside out to cover. There is a bit of yes-yes, no-no from the batters before they eventually decide to cross strikes. The fielder gets across and throws it flat to the keeper. Abhigyan whips the bails off in a flash but Abdul has made it home safely. The replay confirms the same.

Ayush Mhatre to Abdul Subhan, 1 run.Much fuller, on the stumps, Abdul smashes it to long on for a single.

Ayush Mhatre to Abdul Subhan, No run.Turns in and stays low, on a length, Abdul turns it off the back foot to short mid-wicket.

Ayush Mhatre to Abdul Subhan, No run.Floated on a length, around off, Abdul bunts it back to the bowler.

Khilan A. Patel to Huzaifa Ahsan, No run.Skiddy delivery on middle, Ahsan goes back and punches it to cover.

Khilan A. Patel to Huzaifa Ahsan, No run.On off, Huzaifa smothers the spin.

Khilan A. Patel to Huzaifa Ahsan, No run.Drops full and spins square on off. Huzaifa watchfully keeps it out.

Khilan A. Patel to Abdul Subhan, 1 run.Short, outside off, Abdul slashes it to deep point for a single.

Khilan A. Patel to Abdul Subhan, 2 runs.Sliding onto the pads, on a fuller length, Abdul clips it to deep fine leg. Short fine leg fielder chases, slides across and restricts the batters for a couple of runs.

Khilan A. Patel to Abdul Subhan, No run.Full on the stumps, spinning away. Abdul pushes it back to Khilan.

Ayush Mhatre to Huzaifa Ahsan, No run.Flat and full, on the pads. Ahsan eases it back to the bowler.

Ayush Mhatre to Huzaifa Ahsan, No run.A yorker from Ayush, on middle, Ahsan shovels it back to the bowler.

Ayush Mhatre to Abdul Subhan, 1 run.Drags the length back, outside off, Subhan backs away and slaps it to the left of long off for a run.

Ayush Mhatre to Abdul Subhan, No run.Flat and pushed through on leg, Subhan drives it to mid on.

Ayush Mhatre to Abdul Subhan, Wide!WIDE! Turns almost square from middle, down leg. Abdul misses to flick. Abhigyan Kundu with a sharp grab to his left.

Ayush Mhatre to Huzaifa Ahsan, 1 run.Plays from the crease and works this fractionally full ball to long on for a single.

Ayush Mhatre to Huzaifa Ahsan, No run.On a length, on off, knocked straight back at the bowler.

Wicket number 6 falls for Pakistan. In walks Abdul Subhan at number 8.

Vihaan Malhotra to Ali Hasan Baloch, OUT! c D. Deepesh b Vihaan Malhotra.OUT! TOP EDGE, GONE! It is all falling apart for Pakistan now. A good length ball, nicely tossed up on off stump, turning away. Baloch drops to one knee to sweep but only manages a big top edge, that spoons behind to short fine leg and Deepesh settles under it to take a simple catch. Ali Hasan Baloch departs for 3 (20) and Pakistan are 172/6, needing 81 more.

Vihaan Malhotra to Ali Hasan Baloch, No run.BEATEN! A sharp off break, full and outside off, gripping and turning away. Ali Hasan Baloch is sucked on the front foot to push it away, but gets beaten on the outside edge. The keeper collects the ball and whips the bails off but Ali's back leg is safely grounded inside the crease.

Vihaan Malhotra to Ali Hasan Baloch, No run.Nicely looped up, full and around off, Hasan Baloch eases it to point.

Vihaan Malhotra to Huzaifa Ahsan, 1 run.Off break, pushed through, on off. Huzaifa works it down to long on for one more.

Vihaan Malhotra to Ali Hasan Baloch, 1 run.Much fuller, on off, Ali drives it along the floor to long off for a single.

Vihaan Malhotra to Huzaifa Ahsan, 1 run.Short and outside off, Huzaifa plays it late and cuts it to deep backward point for a single.

Ayush Mhatre to Huzaifa Ahsan, 1 run.Short and outside off, Ahsan places it wide of cover for a single.

Ayush Mhatre to Huzaifa Ahsan, No run.On a length, on off, Ahsan punches it to cover.

Ayush Mhatre to Huzaifa Ahsan, No run.Outside off and full, driven to point.

Half of the Pakistan side is back in the hut, with the cream of their batting dismissed. Huzaifa Ahsan is in at number 7.

Ayush Mhatre to Usman Khan, OUT! lbw b Ayush Mhatre.OUT! LBW! Mhatre gets his second wicket. A fullish ball on middle. Usman gets down to play the sweep, but it drifts past the inside edge and thuds into his pads. A huge appeal and up goes the finger. Usman with a quizzical look at the umpire, but little can he do to challenge it. Looks like he got an inside edge but will have to walk back.

Ayush Mhatre to Usman Khan, No run.Into the blockhole, Khan drives it back to Ayush.

Ayush Mhatre to Usman Khan, No run.A round arm ball, on off, Khan slaps it to cover.

Vihaan Malhotra to Ali Hasan Baloch, No run.Full, around off, Ali Hasan Baloch pushes it to right of the bowler.

Vihaan Malhotra to Ali Hasan Baloch, No run.Short, just outside off, Ali Hasan Baloch drives it to left of point.

Vihaan Malhotra to Ali Hasan Baloch, No run.Fuller, outside off, Ali Hasan Baloch attempts to reverse sweep it but misses the connection.

Vihaan Malhotra to Ali Hasan Baloch, No run.Full-length delivery, just outside off, Ali Hasan Baloch taps it to point

Vihaan Malhotra to Ali Hasan Baloch, No run.Fuller, outside off, Ali Hasan Baloch guides it to point.

Vihaan Malhotra to Usman Khan, 1 run.Fuller, outside off, Usman Khan hits it across the line to long on for a single.

Ayush Mhatre to Ali Hasan Baloch, No run.Quicker and fuller, outside off, Ali Hasan Baloch makes a leave at it.

Ayush Mhatre to Ali Hasan Baloch, No run.Short, on off, Ali Hasan Baloch slaps at it but finds the fielder in short cover.

It is now officially confirmed that India have QUALIFIED for the semifinal of this Under 19 World Cup. A heartbreak for Pakistan and their fans.

Ayush Mhatre to Ali Hasan Baloch, No run.Short, on off, Ali Hasan Baloch nudges it from his back foot to short mid-wicket.

Ayush Mhatre to Ali Hasan Baloch, No run.Fuller, on middle, Ali Hasan Baloch tucks it to square leg.

Ayush Mhatre to Usman Khan, 1 run.Flat and much fuller, just behind the yorker length, outside off, Usman Khan flicks it across the line to wide long on for a single.

Ayush Mhatre to Usman Khan, No run.Full, on off, Usman Khan works it to short mid-wicket.

DRINKS BREAK! Pakistan need 87 runs from 17 overs to better their record against India. They haven't won a match in the World Cup against the men in blue since 2012. So at least, for a consolation, they can break that streak, and are in a good position to do so.

Vihaan Malhotra to Ali Hasan Baloch, No run.Full, on off, Ali Hasan Baloch pushes it to cover.

Vihaan Malhotra to Ali Hasan Baloch, No run.BEATEN! A touch fuller, on off, spinning it away. Ali Hasan Baloch presses forward to defend it to his front, but the ball gets some bounce and turn off the deck and evades the outside edge of the batter.

Vihaan Malhotra to Usman Khan, 1 run.Tossed up, fuller, on the stumps. Usman Khan drives it to long on for a single.