U19 World Cup 2026, India Vs Pakistan: Semi Final Qualification Scenario

ICC Under 19 Men's Cricket World CupWorld CupWorld Cup 2026: India face off against Pakistan in their final Super Six game of the ICC U19 World Cup 2026 on Sunday, Feb. 1. The Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo plays host to the crucial game that will determine the last semi-finalist of the competition from Group 2. Led by Mumbai and Chennai Super Kings star Ayush Mhatre, India U19 sit second on the points table with 3 wins in their previous 3 matches.

After qualifying with wins over fellow group qualifiers Bangladesh and New Zealand, India U19 hammered Zimbabwe in their first Super Six match. The victory elevated India to six points with a strong net run rate of +3.337, which should give Mhatre & co some leeway even if they lose to the Pakistanis.

For Pakistan, the need of the hour is a massive win over India if they are to displace the neighbours and qualify alongside top-ranked England from this group. Heading into the contest in Bulawayo, they are positioned third on the table despite winning their previous Super Six game against New Zealand convincingly. Since Pakistan entered the Super Six with the loss to fellow qualifiers England, they carried a disadvantage. Despite beating the Kiwis, they have just 4 points from 3 games and a lesser NRR of +1.484.