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IND VS PAK (Source:X)
The stage is set for one of the most thrilling encounters as India and Pakistan face off in the final Super Six match of the ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup 2026. The clash is taking place at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
India vs Pakistan: Points table scenario
The Indian team enters the game unbeaten, having won all three of their Super Six fixtures. Their consistent performances have placed them second in Group 2, just behind England.
With six points and a strong net run rate of 3.337, India can still progress to the semi-finals even if they lose, but a win would guarantee their spot alongside England.
Pakistan, on the other hand, face a tougher task. They must defeat India by a significant margin to surpass them on net run rate and claim the final semi-final berth.
With four points and a net run rate of 1.484, the margin for error is very slim for the arch-rivals.
India will rely heavily on Vaibhav Suryavanshi at the top of the order, hoping he can provide a solid start.
In the middle order, players like Abhigyan Kundu and Vihaan Malhotra will be crucial in holding the innings together.
Henil Patel, Udhav Mohan, and RS Ambrish are expected to lead India's bowling attack. For Pakistan, the spotlight will be on their top-order batters Sameer Minhas and Usman, who have been key in driving the team’s batting so far.
IND U19 vs PAK U19: Toss update
TOSS UPDATE: Pakistan U-19 have won the toss and opted to bowl first.
Talking about the playing XI, India have made one change in the team - Udhav Mohan misses out, and Deepesh Devendran comes in. On the other side, Pakistan has also made one change, Ali Hassan Baloch replaces Mohammad Shayan.
IND U19 vs PAK U19: Playing XIs
Pakistan U19 Playing XI : Sameer Minhas, Hamza Zahoor (wk), Usman Khan JNR, Ahmed Hussain, Farhan Yousaf (c), Huzaifa Ahsan, Ali Hassan Baloch, Abdul Subhan, Momin Qamar, Mohammad Sayyam, Ali Raza
India U19 Playing XI : Aaron George, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Ayush Mhatre (c), Vihaan Malhotra (vc), Abhigyan Kundu (wk), Vedant Trivedi, RS Ambrish, Kanishk Chouhan, Khilan Patel, Henil Patel, Deepesh Devendran
IND U19 vs PAK U19: Captains Thoughts
Ayush Mhatre (India U-19 Captain): "We would have batted first as well. Boys are doing well. We are confident enough as we are playing very well.
Today is a sunny day. Before our first three matches, there was rainy season. But in the last two games, the weather was good. One change. Udhav Mohan misses out and Deepesh comes in."
Farhan Yousaf (Pakistan U-19 Captain): "We are going to bowl first. Slight moisture on the pitch and I believe on my bowling unit.
Yes it is a new ground but we have prepared in the practice in the last two days. I think not too much difference between Harare and Bulawayo. Boys did well in the last few games. I praise my fielding unit a lot. In bowling, Ali Raza and others have done well.
First of all we are focusing on playing a good game, not winning on a good margin. We want to play with good intent. One change. Shayan out and Ali Hassan Baloch in."
