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IND U19 vs AFG U19 Pitch, Weather Report of Harare Sports Club, Harare- 2nd Semi Final, U19 World Cup 2026



Harare Sports Club weather and pitch report [Source: X]Harare Sports Club weather and pitch report [Source: X]

India Under-19 and Afghanistan Under-19 are set to face each other in the second semi-final of the U19 World Cup 2026 on Wednesday, February 4. The high-stakes encounter will take place at the Harare Sports Club in Harare, with the match scheduled to begin at 1 PM IST.

Led by captain Ayush Mhatre, India have enjoyed an outstanding campaign so far, remaining unbeaten in the tournament. Their impressive run includes a crucial win over Pakistan on February 1, which further underlined their dominance.

With strong performances across departments and key players such as Vihaan Malhotra, Khilan Patel, RS Ambrish, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, and Aaron George in good form, India will head into the semi-final with confidence as they aim to secure a spot in the final.

Afghanistan, meanwhile, have also put together a commendable run in the competition, suffering just one loss, which came against Sri Lanka. With match-winners like Faisal Shinozada and captain Mehboob Taskin in their ranks, Afghanistan will be determined to put up a tough challenge against the tournament favourites.

Hence, ahead of the match let's check out the weather and pitch report for the 2nd semi final of the U19 World Cup 2026

Harare Sports Club Harare Pitch Report for IND U19 vs AFG U19 2nd Semi Final

Criteria
Details
Matches played29
Matches won by team batting first15
Matches won by team bowling first13
NR/Tied1/0
% of wickets by pacers60.62%
% of wickets by spinners34.78%
Average score batting first 229
Average score bowling first174

(Harare Sports Club Youth ODI records)

The Harare Sports Club pitch generally provides a balanced contest, offering early assistance to pace bowlers due to morning moisture and swing, before becoming a good surface for batting as the day progresses. 

Once batters settle in, scoring becomes easier, with the average first-innings total around 250 and recent matches producing similar scores. As the pitch wears, spinners find some help, although pacers continue to take the majority of wickets. 

While teams batting first earlier held a slight advantage, recent trends suggest batting first and setting a target is much easier at this venue.

Harare Weather Report for IND U19 vs AFG U19 2nd Semi Final

Criteria
Details
Temperature28° Celsius
WindSSE 7 km/h
Probability of Precipitation25%
Expected Rainfall
0 mm
Cloud Cover46%

[Source: AccuWeather.com]

When it comes to the weather, conditions are expected to be largely favourable for the match. The temperature is likely to hover around 28°C, with a RealFeel of 33°C, while partly sunny skies are forecast. Wind will blow from the south-southeast at around 7 km/h. 

There is a 25% chance of precipitation and only a 6% probability of thunderstorms, with no rainfall expected. Cloud cover is forecast at 46%, indicating bright and warm playing conditions.

Conclusion

Overall, the stage is set for a fascinating second semi-final clash between India Under-19 and Afghanistan Under-19 at the Harare Sports Club. With a surface that offers early assistance to pacers before easing out for batters, a competitive contest between bat and ball can be expected. 

The warm and largely clear weather conditions are likely to allow uninterrupted play, reducing the chances of rain-related disruptions. India will look to extend their unbeaten run and make it to the Final of U19 World Cup 2026. If both teams execute their plans well, fans can look forward to an engaging and closely fought knockout encounter.