India vs Pakistan Highlights, U19 World Cup 2026: India beat Pakistan by 58 runs, set to face Afghanistan in semi-final
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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Feb 01, 2026, 21:52:49 IST
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India vs Pakistan Highlights, U19 World Cup 2026: India beat Pakistan by 58 runs, set to face Afghanistan in semi-final

India vs Pakistan Highlights, ICC U19 World Cup Super Six: Young Kanishk Chouhan showed his all-round prowess as India comfortably outclassed arch-rivals Pakistan by 58 runs in a Super Six encounter to qualify for the semifinal of the ICC U-19 World Cup here on Sunday.

India will meet Afghanistan in the semifinal while England and Australia will play in the other last-four encounter.

It was all-rounder Kanishk, whose quickfire 29-ball-35 and a 50-run stand for the eighth wicket with Khilan Patel (21 not out off 15 balls) took India U-19 to a decent 252 in 49.5 overs.

However, for Pakistan to qualify for the semi-finals on account of better run-rate, they needed to reach 253 in 33.3 overs but their batters didn't seem interested in making a match as they managed 167 for 4 in 33.3 overs before finally getting bowled out for 194 in 46.2 overs.

In the bowling department, it was Kanishk, who basically stopped the Pakistan team on its tracks with figures of 1 for 30 in 10 overs which included an astounding 40 dot balls.

With pitch assisting spinners, left-arm spinner Khilan Patel (3/35 in 9.2 overs) and skipper Ayush Mhatre (3/231 in 8 overs) also choked the run flow throughout the middle overs.

Pakistan's Asia Cup hero Sameer Minhas was dismissed by a Henil Patel off-cutter and the remaining batters strangely displayed a defensive mindset.

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

Earlier, Kanishk and Khilan added 50 runs in just 5.1 overs to provide a final flourish after Vedant's patient 68 off 98 balls helped them lay a platform.

Put into bat, Vaibhav Suryavanshi (30 off 22 balls) started in his typical attacking fashion but despite getting a reprieve off left-arm seamer Mohammad Sayyam's (2/69) bowling, he was dismissed trying a second pull-shot in as many deliveries.

Skipper Ayush Mhatre (0)'s nightmarish run in Youth ODIs continued with a first-ball duck while Aaron George got a ripper from lanky Abdul Subhan (3/33), which pitched on middle and moved a shade to dislodge the off-stump.

Subhan bowled full and straight and with his height, produced that awkward bounce making life difficult for the batters.

From 47 for no loss, India were reduced to 47 for 3 after which left-handed Vihaan Malhotra (21) joined Vedant and consolidated the innings with a 62-run stand.

However, none of the top order batters including Vedant could lift the tempo of the innings due to the slowness of the track that made shot making difficult.

The right-handed Vedant played 98 balls and hit two fours and a six before a poor shot off a full-toss from left-arm wrist spinner Momin Qamar brought about his downfall.

Khilan and Kanishk chanced their arms just when it was required to take the team to a safe score.

As has been the norm, players didn't shake hands after the match.
12:12 (IST) Feb 01
IND U19 vs PAK U19 Live Score: India U-19 team interacts with Tendulkar
The India U-19 team, currently playing in the ongoing U-19 World Cup, had a virtual interaction with batting great Sachin Tendulkar ahead of their crucial Super Six clash against Pakistan.


With England sealing their semifinal spot with a win over New Zealand on Friday, Sunday's clash between India and Pakistan has taken on added significance, with only one team set to advance to the knockout stage from Super Six Group B.


"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," BCCI said in a post on 'X' along with pictures of the virtual meet.


The interaction was "not just limited to technical skills and remaining fit but also the importance of staying focused, disciplined, humble and rooted in success," it added.


Tendulkar holds the record for playing in the most ICC Cricket World Cups (1992–2011), during which he set the all-time record for total runs scored with 2,278 in 45 matches.


He is the only player to appear in six World Cup tournaments, finishing his career by winning the 2011 edition.
11:32 (IST) Feb 01
IND U19 vs PAK U19 Live Score: Calculation
For India, the path is clear.

A victory will confirm their semi-final qualification and also see them finish on top of the group, setting up a last-four meeting with Afghanistan.

Even in defeat, India remain in a favourable position, as a narrow loss would still keep them ahead of Pakistan thanks to their superior net run rate.

Pakistan, by contrast, face a much steeper climb.

As per ICC calculations, if Pakistan bat first and post a total of 250, they would need to beat India by at least 89 runs to leapfrog them into second place and qualify at India’s expense.
11:30 (IST) Feb 01
IND U19 vs PAK U19 Live Score: Who will be the fourth team?
In terms of the tournament picture, Australia, Afghanistan and England have already booked their places in the semi-finals.

The final berth will be decided solely by the outcome of the India-Pakistan contest. England currently lead Group 2 with eight points and a net run rate of +1.757, followed by India on six points with a strong NRR of +3.337.

Pakistan sit third with four points and an NRR of +1.484.
11:29 (IST) Feb 01
IND U19 vs PAK U19 Live Score: No handshake policy
Five-time champions India will head into Sunday’s Super Six showdown against arch-rivals Pakistan with revenge firmly on their agenda at the ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup in Zimbabwe.

More than just pride is at stake, with the clash set to decide the fourth and final semi-final spot, as the ICC has outlined detailed qualification scenarios for both teams.

The fixture carries extra significance following India’s heavy 191-run loss to Pakistan in the Under-19 Asia Cup final in Dubai last December — a setback that came after India had earlier beaten their rivals by 90 runs in the group stage of the same tournament.

Under the leadership of Ayush Mhatre, the Indian side will now aim to set the record straight on the world stage.

India are also expected to stick with their ‘no handshake’ policy against Pakistan, a stance they adopted during both the group match and final of the Asia Cup.

The decision comes against the backdrop of the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor carried out by the country’s armed forces.
11:28 (IST) Feb 01
IND U19 vs PAK U19 Live Score: India vs Pakistan
Led by Ayush Mhatre, India registered a massive 204-run victory over Zimbabwe in their opening Super Six match earlier this week at the Queens Sports Club.

The win was powered by a splendid century from Vihaan Malhotra and a well-crafted fifty from Abhigyan Kundu.

Pakistan, meanwhile, have been dealt a significant setback ahead of the high-voltage clash with India, with wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Shayan ruled out of the tournament.

Shayan sustained a nose injury while keeping to a fast bowler during a scenario-based practice match. He was taken to hospital after the incident, where X-rays confirmed a fracture.
11:28 (IST) Feb 01
IND U19 vs PAK U19 Live Score: Hello and welcome!
Hello and welcome to the Live coverage of Under19 World Cup match between India and Pakistan

The India Under-19 men’s team had a virtual interaction with batting great Sachin Tendulkar ahead of their crucial Super Six encounter against Pakistan in the ongoing U-19 World Cup.

England booked their place in the semi-finals after registering a 65-run win over New Zealand on Friday, while Afghanistan also advanced to the last four with a commanding 191-run victory over Ireland. As a result, Sunday’s India-Pakistan clash has effectively turned into a knockout, with only one team from Group 2 set to move into the semi-finals.

“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 wrote on its ‘X’ account on Friday.

The BCCI also shared photographs of the entire Under-19 squad along with the support staff — head coach Hrishikesh Kanitkar, bowling coach Sunil Joshi and fielding coach Subhadeep Ghosh — with Tendulkar in the background. Former India cricketer and Head of Cricket at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE), VVS Laxman, was also seen in the images.

“With the Indian U19 team in Zimbabwe for the #U19WorldCup. Hungry, focused and eager to learn. Embracing the challenge, growing with every session and proud to represent the country on the world stage,” Laxman wrote on his ‘X’ account.
India vs Pakistan Highlights, ICC U19 World Cup Super Six:Young Kanishk Chouhan showed his all-round prowess as India comfortably outclassed arch-rivals Pakistan by 58 runs in a Super Six encounter to qualify for the semifinal of the ICC U-19 World Cup here on Sunday.

India will meet Afghanistan in the semifinal while England and Australia will play in the other last-four encounter.

It was all-rounder Kanishk, whose quickfire 29-ball-35 and a 50-run stand for the eighth wicket with Khilan Patel (21 not out off 15 balls) took India U-19 to a decent 252 in 49.5 overs.

However, for Pakistan to qualify for the semi-finals on account of better run-rate, they needed to reach 253 in 33.3 overs but their batters didn't seem interested in making a match as they managed 167 for 4 in 33.3 overs before finally getting bowled out for 194 in 46.2 overs.

In the bowling department, it was Kanishk, who basically stopped the Pakistan team on its tracks with figures of 1 for 30 in 10 overs which included an astounding 40 dot balls.

With pitch assisting spinners, left-arm spinner Khilan Patel (3/35 in 9.2 overs) and skipper Ayush Mhatre (3/231 in 8 overs) also choked the run flow throughout the middle overs.

Pakistan's Asia Cup hero Sameer Minhas was dismissed by a Henil Patel off-cutter and the remaining batters strangely displayed a defensive mindset.

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

Earlier, Kanishk and Khilan added 50 runs in just 5.1 overs to provide a final flourish after Vedant's patient 68 off 98 balls helped them lay a platform.

Put into bat, Vaibhav Suryavanshi (30 off 22 balls) started in his typical attacking fashion but despite getting a reprieve off left-arm seamer Mohammad Sayyam's (2/69) bowling, he was dismissed trying a second pull-shot in as many deliveries.

Skipper Ayush Mhatre (0)'s nightmarish run in Youth ODIs continued with a first-ball duck while Aaron George got a ripper from lanky Abdul Subhan (3/33), which pitched on middle and moved a shade to dislodge the off-stump.

Subhan bowled full and straight and with his height, produced that awkward bounce making life difficult for the batters.

From 47 for no loss, India were reduced to 47 for 3 after which left-handed Vihaan Malhotra (21) joined Vedant and consolidated the innings with a 62-run stand.

However, none of the top order batters including Vedant could lift the tempo of the innings due to the slowness of the track that made shot making difficult.

The right-handed Vedant played 98 balls and hit two fours and a six before a poor shot off a full-toss from left-arm wrist spinner Momin Qamar brought about his downfall.

Khilan and Kanishk chanced their arms just when it was required to take the team to a safe score.

As has been the norm, players didn't shake hands after the match.