Pakistan won the toss and elected to bowl first. The winner is likely to seal the final semi-final berth alongside Australia, England and Afghanistan.
India U19 captain Vaibhav Sooryavanshi celebrates with teammates after the fall of a South Africa U19 wicket during the 2nd Youth ODI match, in Benoni on Monday, January 5, 2026. (Photo: X/@BCCI)
India U19 registered a commanding 58-run victory over Pakistan U19 in their crucial Super Six clash at the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, on Sunday to seal a semi-final spot, while Pakistan were eliminated from the tournament.
After Pakistan captain Farhan Yousaf won the toss and elected to bowl first, India were bowled out for 252 in 49.5 overs, powered by Vedant Trivedi’s fighting 68 off 98 balls and a vital late push through an eighth-wicket stand of 50 between Kanishk Chouhan (35 off 29) and Khilan Patel (21 off 15).
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India began steadily with openers Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Aaron George adding 24/0 in three overs, before Mohammad Sayyam provided the breakthrough by dismissing Sooryavanshi for 30 off 22 balls (five fours, one six) in the eighth over, and then struck again in the same over to remove skipper Ayush Mhatre for a two-ball duck, leaving India reeling at 47/2.
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The slide continued as pacer Abdul Subhan cleaned up George for 16 off 25 balls, with India reaching 49/3 after 10 overs. Trivedi then rebuilt the innings alongside Vihaan Malhotra (21 off 43) as India crawled back to 85/3 by the 17th over and 94/3 in 20 overs, before Ahmed Hussain broke their 62-run partnership by dismissing Malhotra in the 24th over.
Trivedi reached his fifty in 74 balls as India moved to 140/4 in 30 overs, but Pakistan kept chipping away, Ali Hassan Baloch removed Abhigyan Kundu (16 off 27), and Momin Qamar dismissed Trivedi in the 41st over to stall momentum again.
India crossed the 200-run mark in the 44th over, and the late stand between Chouhan and Khilan ensured the total went past 250. For Pakistan, Abdul Subhan (3/33) was the standout, while Sayyam (2/69), Ali Hassan Baloch (1/19), Ahmed Hussain (1/33), Momin Qamar (1/41) and Ali Raza (1/56) also picked up wickets.
Chasing 253, Pakistan were bowled out for 194 in 48.2 overs, with Usman Khan (66 off 92 balls, seven fours) and wicketkeeper-batter Hamza Zahoor (42 off 49 balls, eight fours) fighting a losing battle.
India’s bowling attack delivered a clinical effort as captain Ayush Mhatre (3/21) and Khilan Patel (3/35) claimed three wickets each, while RS Ambrish (1/26), Henil Patel (1/30), Kanishk Chouhan (1/30) and Vihaan Malhotra (1/15) chipped in with a wicket apiece. Kanishk Chouhan was named Player of the Match.
Toss: Pakistan U19 won the toss
Decision: Elected to bowl first
At the toss, Indian captain Ayush Mhatre said the team is confident and ready to bat first, announcing that Deepesh Devendran replaces Udhav Mohan in the playing 11.
“We were looking to bat first. Boys are doing really well. We are confident enough. The boys are playing really well. It’s a sunny day. First three matches, it was raining, there was some difficulties. Last two matches, good weather and it’s really helped us. One change. Udhav Mohan misses out, Deepesh comes in,” Mhatre said at the toss.
Farhan Yousaf said at the toss:
“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.
Tournament: ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 (Super Six – Match 12)
Match: India U19 vs Pakistan U19
Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Date: February 1, 2026
Start Time: 1:00 PM IST (9:30 AM local time)
Live Streaming: ICC’s official digital platforms / broadcasters (as per region)
Live Updates: Available on sports websites and live score platforms
India U19 XI
Ayush Mhatre (c), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Abhigyan Kundu (wk), Vihaan Malhotra, Aaron George, Vedant Trivedi, Kanishk Chouhan, RS Ambrish, Khilan Patel, Henil Patel, Udhav Mohan
Pakistan U19 XI
Farhan Yousaf (c), Hamza Zahoor (wk), Sameer Minhas, Usman Khan, Ahmed Hussain, Huzaifa Ahsan, Mohammad Shayan, Abdul Subhan, Momin Qamar, Mohammad Sayyam, Ali Raza
Recent Head-to-Head
Last meeting: U19 Asia Cup Final (Dec 21, 2025) – Pakistan won by 191 runs
U19 World Cup head-to-head: tied 5-5
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