IND vs PAK U19 World Cup Highlights: Indian Team Knocks Out Pakistan, Advances to Semifinals to Face Afghanistan

IND vs PAK U19 World Cup Highlights

In a thrilling encounter at the U19 World Cup 2026, the Indian team defeated Pakistan by 58 runs in the Super Six stage held at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo on February 1. Batting first, India set a target of 253 runs, with the standout performance coming from Vedant Trivedi, who scored 68 runs. Pakistan struggled in their chase, collapsing for 194 runs, with Usman Khan contributing a notable 66 runs. With this victory, India advanced to the semifinals, where they will face Afghanistan on February 4, while Pakistan was knocked out of the tournament.

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• IND vs PAK U19 World Cup Highlights: Indian Team Knocks Out Pakistan
• Match Overview
  • India’s Batting Performance
  • Pakistan’s Chase
• Looking Ahead: Semifinals
• Match Overview

IND vs PAK U19 World Cup Highlights: Indian Team Knocks Out Pakistan

In a thrilling encounter during the ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup 2026, the Indian team faced off against their arch-rivals Pakistan on February 1. This highly anticipated match, held at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, ended with India triumphing by 58 runs, thereby securing their place in the semifinals. With this victory, India has set the stage for an exciting clash against Afghanistan on February 4.

Match Overview

The match saw India putting up a target of 253 runs after winning the toss and opting to bat first. Despite a rocky start, where they lost key wickets, the Indian team managed to post a respectable total. Pakistan’s chase, however, faltered early on, with their batting lineup struggling under pressure and eventually getting bowled out for just 194 runs in 46.2 overs.

India’s Batting Performance

After losing the toss, the Indian team had a shaky start losing Vaibhav Suryavanshi (30 runs off 22 balls) early on. Following him, captain Ayush Mhatre failed to score, creating a mini-crisis for India at a total of just 47 runs. However, a resilient partnership between Vedant Trivedi and Vihaan Malhotra steadied the innings, accumulating a solid 62 runs for the fourth wicket.

Trivedi showcased his talent with a composed innings, scoring 68 runs off 98 balls, supported by contributions from RS Ambrish (29 runs), Khilan Patel (21 runs), and Kanishk Chauhan (35 runs). The Indian team ultimately finished their innings at 252 runs, setting a challenging target for Pakistan.

Pakistan’s Chase

In response, Pakistan had a disastrous start with Sameer Minhas falling cheaply for just 9 runs. The pressure mounted as Pakistan lost wickets at regular intervals, with their innings ending at 194. Despite a fight from Usman Khan (66 runs) and Hamza Zahoor (42 runs), the rest of the batting lineup crumbled. The Indian bowlers, notably Khilan Patel and Ayush Mhatre, wreaked havoc, each claiming three wickets.

Looking Ahead: Semifinals

With this win, India has advanced to face Afghanistan in the second semifinal scheduled for February 4 in Harare. The match is expected to be another exciting showdown as India seeks to solidify their streak in the tournament. Meanwhile, Pakistan’s journey in the tournament comes to an unfortunate end as they miss out on a chance to fight for the title.

The intensity of the India vs Pakistan rivalry was on full display in this U19 World Cup clash. As fans eagerly look forward to the next round, this match will be remembered for India’s strategic resilience and a budding squad ready to make its mark on international youth cricket. For further updates on the tournament, visit the official ICC website or check out highlights here.

Match Overview