The Ayush Mhatre-led side are flying high in the ongoing Under-19 World Cup 2026, but the Boys in Blue are all set for their biggest match of the tournament when they face Pakistan Under-19 on Sunday, February 1, at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo.
Notably, India topped their group with three wins in the three matches, while Pakistan U19 came second with two wins in three matches. Both teams have their eyes set on the title. Notably, the upcoming clash is a do-or-die match for Pakistan because a defeat would see them crash out of the tournament.
In the super-six stage, India are second on the table with three wins, while Pakistan have a defeat against England. Ahead of the mouth-watering encounter, let’s look at head to head record of both teams.
IND U19 vs PAK U19 head-to-head record (Overall)
Criteria
Data
Matches
44
Won by India
20
Won by Pakistan
12
No result/ Tied/ Draw
12
IND U19 vs PAK U19 head-to-head record in Youth ODIs
Criteria
Data
Matches
29
Won by India
16
Won by Pakistan
12
No result/ Tied/ Draw
1
IND U19 vs PAK U19 Highest Team Total In Youth ODIs
Pakistan hold the record for highest individual team total in Indo-Pak Youth ODIs as the Boys in Green recently scored 347 on the board. Notably, India vs Pakistan match during Asia Cup 2025 final was the game where Pakistan scored 347 runs.
IND U19 vs PAK U19 Lowest Team Total in Youth ODIs
Pakistan also has the embarrassing feat of lowest youth ODI total in Indo-Pak matches as the Boys in Green tumbled for just 69 runs. Notably, it was the 2018 Under-19 World Cup semi-finals where Pakistan suffered a 203 runs defeat and Shubman Gill won the player of the match for his century.
IND U19 vs PAK U19 Highest Individual Score in Youth ODIs
The highest-individual score in India U-19 vs Pakistan U-19 youth ODIs is by Sameer Minhas who scored 172 runs in 2025 U19 Asia Cup final against Ayush Mhatre-led side. His knock featured 17 fours and nine sixes.
IND U19 vs PAK U19 Best Bowling Figures in Youth ODIs
Anwar Ali of Pakistan holds the best bowling figures in a single match for his 5/35 against India U19 during 2006 youth ODI game.
Most runs in IND U19 vs PAK U19 Youth ODIs
Sami Aslam of Pakistan is the leading run-getter in IND U19 vs PAK U19 youth ODIs as the former Pakistan batter has 514 runs in six appearances, averaging 85.66.
Most wickets in IND U19 vs PAK U19 Youth ODIs
Piyush Chawla is the leading wicket-taker in IND U19 vs PAK U19 youth ODIs as the two-time World Cup winner has 16 wickets in seven innings.
IND U19 vs PAK U19 ODI form (Last 5 ODIs)
Team
Form
India U19
W, W, W, W W,
PAK U19
L, W, W, W, W
Conclusion
Based on the last interaction, Pakistan seems to have an upper hand, but if we look at the head to head records, then India are the clear favourites. Further, the two teams are performing in their respective manner in this tournament and if we take that in consideration then too the Ayush Mhatre-led side are in the driver's seat.