Pakistan U19 vs India U19 Live Score – ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 Super Six Clash
India U19 vs Pakistan U19 Match Today: Live Updates, Scorecard & Semi-Final Qualification Scenarios
The highly anticipated Pakistan U19 vs India U19 clash is currently underway at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, with a semi-final spot in the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 hanging in the balance. This crucial Super Six Group 2 encounter will determine which team joins England in the final four of the tournament.
Current Match Status – India U19 vs Pakistan U19 Live Score
Match Details:
- Tournament: ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup 2026
- Stage: Super Six, Group 2 (36th Match)
- Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
- Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026
- Match Time: 7:30 AM GMT | 1:00 PM IST | 12:30 PM PKT
- Toss: Pakistan won the toss and elected to field first
Live Score Update:
India Under-19s: 47/3 (8.4 overs)
- Vihaan Malhotra: 0* (0 balls)
- Vedant Trivedi: 0* (0 balls)
- Fall of Wickets: Ayush Mhatre 0 (2b), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 30 (22b), Aaron George 16 (25b)
Pakistan Under-19s: Yet to bat
Key Bowlers:
- Mohammad Sayyam: 2 wickets
- Abdul Subhan: 1 wicket
Pakistan has made a brilliant start with the ball, reducing India to 47/3 in less than 9 overs. The early dismissals of captain Ayush Mhatre for a duck and danger man Vaibhav Sooryavanshi have put India under pressure.
Match Preview: India U19 vs Pakistan U19
What’s at Stake?
This match represents a virtual knockout encounter for both Asian giants. With England already securing their semi-final berth from Group 2, only one spot remains available, and either India or Pakistan will claim it today.
India’s Scenario:
- Currently on 6 points with a superior net run rate of 3.337
- A simple win guarantees semi-final qualification
- Can afford a close loss due to their excellent NRR
Pakistan’s Scenario:
- Currently on 4 points with NRR of 1.484
- Must win AND improve their net run rate significantly
- If batting first and scoring 300, need to win by 85+ runs
- If chasing 251, must complete the chase in approximately 33.2 overs
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Recent Encounters Between India U19 and Pakistan U19
The two teams have faced each other twice in recent months during the Under-19 Asia Cup 2025/26:
- Group Stage (December 14, 2025): India won by 90 runs
- India: 240 all out (46.1 overs)
- Pakistan: 150 all out (41.2 overs)
- Player of the Match: Kanishk Chouhan (46 runs & 3/33)
- Final (December 21, 2025): Pakistan won by 191 runs
- Pakistan: 347 all out
- India: Lost by a huge margin
- Sameer Minhas scored a record-breaking 172 runs (highest in U19 final history)
Tournament Performance
India U19 Form: W-W-W-W (Unbeaten in completed matches)
- Defeated USA convincingly
- Thrashed Bangladesh
- Crushed UAE by 234 runs (posted 434 runs)
- Won all four matches at Queens Sports Club venue
Pakistan U19 Form: W-W-W-L
- Lost opening match to England
- Recovered with wins over Scotland, Zimbabwe, and New Zealand
- Building momentum at the right time
Key Players to Watch
India U19 Star Players
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
- The explosive left-handed opener
- Already has an IPL hundred for Rajasthan Royals
- Scored 171 against UAE in this tournament
- Known for rapid starts and big scores
- Currently batting and already scored 30 off 22 before getting out
Ayush Mhatre (Captain)
- Solid top-order batter
- Provides stability to the innings
- Unfortunately dismissed for a duck in this match
Aaron George
- Key middle-order contributor
- Scored 85 vs Pakistan in Asia Cup group stage
- Dismissed for 16 in current match
Kanishk Chouhan
- Genuine all-rounder
- Match-winner with both bat and ball
- Scored crucial 46 from No. 7 in previous Pakistan encounter
Pakistan U19 Key Players
Sameer Minhas
- Record-breaking batsman
- Scored 172 vs India in Asia Cup final (highest in U19 final)
- Hit 9 sixes against India (most in youth ODI final)
- Opening batsman with explosive potential
Ali Raza
- Leading fast bowler with 12 wickets in tournament
- Joint second-highest wicket-taker
- Already made PSL and senior domestic debuts
- Dangerous with new ball
Farhan Yousaf (Captain)
- Experienced leader
- Middle-order stability
- Made crucial decision to bowl first today
Mohammad Sayyam
- Currently bowling brilliantly with 2 wickets
- Key bowler in Pakistan’s attack
Venue Statistics – Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
Recent Performance at the Venue
India’s dominance at this ground:
- Played all four matches in Bulawayo this World Cup
- Average of 32.76 runs per wicket
- Scoring rate of 6.32 runs per over
- Only team to breach 300 batting first at this venue (vs Zimbabwe)
Pitch Characteristics:
- Pitches haven’t been high-scoring overall
- 300 breached just once by a team batting first
- Spinners have thrived: 39 wickets taken (most among five venues)
- Average for other teams: 22.33 runs per wicket, 4.61 runs per over
Semi-Final Qualification Scenarios Explained
Group 2 Current Standings
- England: Qualified (already confirmed)
- India: 6 points, NRR 3.337
- Pakistan: 4 points, NRR 1.484
How India Can Qualify
- Win: Automatic qualification
- Loss: Can still qualify if Pakistan doesn’t improve NRR enough
- No result/Washout: Qualify on superior NRR
How Pakistan Can Qualify
Pakistan needs to win AND close the massive NRR gap:
If Pakistan bats first:
- Score 300 and defend to win by 85+ runs
- Higher scores need proportionally bigger winning margins
If Pakistan bowls first:
- Restrict India to around 200 and chase in 31.5 overs
- Restrict to 251 and chase in 33.2 overs
- Lower targets require even faster chases
Where to Watch India U19 vs Pakistan U19 Live
TV Broadcast
- India: Star Sports Network
- Pakistan: PTV Sports / Ten Sports
- International: ICC.tv, Willow TV (USA)
Live Streaming
- India: JioHotstar app and website
- Pakistan: Tapmad, Cricket Gateway
- Global: ICC.tv official website
Match Timings
- GMT: 7:30 AM
- IST (India): 1:00 PM
- PKT (Pakistan): 12:30 PM
- Local (Zimbabwe): 9:30 AM
Playing XI – Team Lineups
India U19 Playing XI
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
- Aaron George
- Ayush Mhatre (Captain)
- Vihaan Malhotra
- Abhigyan Kundu (Wicketkeeper)
- Vedant Trivedi
- RS Ambrish
- Kanishk Chouhan
- Khilan Patel
- Henil Patel
- Deepesh Devendran
Pakistan U19 Playing XI
- Hamza Zahoor (Wicketkeeper)
- Sameer Minhas
- Usman Khan
- Ahmed Hussain
- Farhan Yousaf (Captain)
- Huzaifa Ahsan
- Ali Hassan Baloch
- Abdul Subhan
- Momin Qamar
- Mohammad Sayyam
- Ali Raza
Tournament Context
ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 Format
The tournament is being co-hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia. Teams progressed through group stages into the Super Six round, where they carry forward points from matches against qualified teams from their group.
Confirmed Semi-Finalists:
- Australia (Group 1 winner)
- England (Group 2 winner)
- Afghanistan (secured spot)
- India OR Pakistan (to be decided today)
Historical Context
India’s U19 World Cup Record:
- Five-time champions (2000, 2008, 2012, 2018, 2022)
- Played every final since 2016
- Won every alternate edition since 2016
- Last missed semi-finals in 2014
Pakistan’s U19 World Cup Record:
- Two-time champions (2004, 2006)
- Last missed semi-finals in 2022
- Historically strong in youth cricket
- Recent Asia Cup win shows current form
Weather Update for Bulawayo
Great news for cricket fans – minimal rain threat for today’s crucial encounter:
- Weather: Bright sunlight throughout the day
- Temperature: 25-28°C
- Rain Chance: Very low
- Conditions: Perfect for cricket
Why This Match Matters
This India-Pakistan clash represents more than just a cricket match:
- Continental Pride: Asia’s finest youth teams battling for supremacy
- Historic Rivalry: Extension of one of cricket’s greatest rivalries
- Future Stars: Many players will graduate to international cricket
- Tournament Legacy: Both teams seeking to add to their U19 World Cup glory
- Semi-Final Dreams: Winner keeps trophy hopes alive
Expert Predictions & Analysis
Key Battle Areas
Opening Contest:
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi vs Ali Raza will set the tone (Sooryavanshi already out)
- Early wickets crucial for Pakistan’s NRR calculation
Spin Challenge:
- Bulawayo’s spin-friendly conditions favor both teams
- Kanishk Chouhan’s off-spin could be decisive
Middle Overs:
- India’s depth vs Pakistan’s bowling discipline
- Run rate management critical for Pakistan
Momentum Factors
India’s Strengths:
- Unbeaten run builds confidence
- Familiarity with Bulawayo conditions
- Superior NRR provides cushion
- Balanced squad with multiple match-winners
Pakistan’s Strengths:
- Recent Asia Cup final win over India
- Momentum from three consecutive wins
- Nothing-to-lose mentality
- Sameer Minhas in red-hot form
Live Updates Section
Latest Update (8.4 overs): Pakistan has struck thrice early! India reeling at 47/3 with three key batsmen back in the pavilion. Abdul Subhan just got Aaron George with a dream delivery – hard length, just outside off, and it held its line to hit the top of off stump. This game has turned dramatically in Pakistan’s favor.
Mohammad Sayyam has been the star with the ball, removing both openers including the dangerous Vaibhav Sooryavanshi who looked threatening with 30 off 22 balls including 5 fours and a six.
India needs a strong partnership from Vihaan Malhotra and Vedant Trivedi to rebuild the innings.
Conclusion
The Pakistan U19 vs India U19 match is delivering all the drama expected from this historic rivalry. With a semi-final berth on the line and Pakistan dominating early, this match could go down to the wire. Stay tuned for live updates as this thriller unfolds at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo.