The Indian Under-19 cricket team, led by Ayush Mhatre, has been in outstanding form at the ICC U19 World Cup 2026, advancing to the semifinals without losing a single match. In their last Super Six encounter, India defeated Pakistan by 58 runs, securing their place in the final four.
Semifinal Opponent and Date
India will face Afghanistan in the semifinal of the U19 World Cup. The match is scheduled for 4 February 2026.
Venue
The game will be held at the Harare Sports Club in Harare, Zimbabwe.
Where to Watch Live
- Television: The semifinal will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network.
- Online Streaming: Live coverage will also be available on the JioHotstar app and website.
Squads for the Semifinal
India U19: Ayush Mhatre (captain), R.S. Ambrish, Kanisk Chouhan, Divendran Deepesh, Mohammad Enan, Aaron George, Abhigyan Kundu, Kishan Kumar Singh, Vihan Malhotra, Udhav Mohan, Henil Patel, Khilan Patel, Harvansh Singh, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Vedant Trivedi.
Afghanistan U19: Mahboob Khan (captain), Khalid Ahmadzai, Usman Sadat, Faisal Khan, Uzairullah Niyazai, Aziz Mia Khil, Najif Amiri, Khatir Stanikzai, Nuristani, Abdul Aziz, Salam Khan, Wahid Jadran, Zaitullah Shaheen, Rohullah Arab, Aqil Khan Obaid.
With both teams in top form, the India vs Afghanistan semifinal promises to be a thrilling contest, offering fans a glimpse of the next generation of cricketing talent.
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