IND vs PAK U19 World Cup 2026: Preview, Match Time, & Semi-Final Scenarios

IND vs PAK U19 World Cup 2026: Preview, Match Time, & Semi-Final Scenarios

Get ready, cricket fans! If you thought the senior team’s victory today was huge, tomorrow, February 1, 2026, the stakes get even higher. The ICC U-19 Men’s World Cup is about to witness its most explosive chapter as India takes on Pakistan in a do-or-die Super Six clash at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo.

This isn’t just a game for a spot in the semi-finals; for the young Men in Blue, this is pure redemption.

The Backdrop: Settling the Asia Cup Score

To understand why this match feels so personal, we have to look back at December 2025. In the U-19 Asia Cup final, Pakistan didn’t just beat India; they dismantled them by 191 runs. It was a heartbreak that stayed with Captain Ayush Mhatre and his boys. Tomorrow is the day they finally get to look Pakistan in the eye and settle that debt on the world stage.

The Semi-Final Equation: Win or Go Home

The math is simple but the pressure is massive.

• For India: A win guarantees a direct ticket to the Semi-Finals. They’ve been clinical so far, and their confidence is sky-high after crushing Zimbabwe earlier this week.
• For Pakistan: It’s a steeper climb. They don't just need a win; they need to beat India by a massive margin (around 85+ runs if batting first) to fix their Net Run Rate and leapfrog into the top two.
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Players to Watch: The Future Superstars

This match will be decided by individual brilliance. Keep your eyes on these three:

1. Vaibhav Suryavanshi (India): The aggressive opener who can take the game away in the first 10 overs.
2. Sameer Minhas (Pakistan): The man who haunted India with a massive 172 in the Asia Cup final. Stopping him is India’s #1 priority.
3. Henil Patel (India): With 10 wickets already in the tournament, his swing will be India’s lethal weapon against the Pakistan top order.

Match Details & How to Watch

• Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026
• Time: 1:00 PM IST (Toss at 12:30 PM)
• Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
• Live Stream: JioHotstar and Star Sports Network

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