India U19 will play Afghanistan U19 in the 2nd Semi-Final of the ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup 2026 on February 4, 2026. The match will be held at Harare Sports Club and will start at 1:00 PM IST. The winner will move to the final to face the winner of the first semi-final.
India U19 have been in great form. They topped their group and stayed unbeaten in the Super Six stage.
Afghanistan U19 has also played well. They topped their group and lost only one match to Australia U-19 in the Super Six group.
India will start as favourites, but Afghanistan has the ability to surprise. Fans can expect a close and exciting semi-final. Get the match odds, prediction, and pitch report on this blog.
India U-19 vs Afghanistan U-19 Odds
Since India U-19 is unbeaten in the tournament so far, betting odds are favouring their win once again.
| Platform | IND Win Odds | AFG Win Odds | Toss Odds (IND) | Toss Odds (AFG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.25 | 4 | 1.75 | 2.05 |
| Stake | 1.27 | 3.95 | 1.78 | 2.02 |
| 4RABET | 1.24 | 4.1 | 1.72 | 2.08 |
| BetVibe | 1.28 | 3.9 | 1.8 | 2 |
India U-19 vs Afghanistan U-19 Semi-final Facts
India U-19 face Afghanistan U-19 in a crucial semi-final with a final berth at stake. Both teams enter the match in strong form.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | India U-19 vs Afghanistan U-19, 2nd Semi-final |
| Tournament | ICC Under 19 World Cup 2026 |
| Date | February 04, Wednesday |
| Time | 01:00 PM IST/7:30 AM GMT |
| Venue | Harare Sports Club, Harare |
ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 Squad
Let’s review the squads of India U-19 and Afghanistan U-19 in the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 for the semi-final.
India U-19 Squad
Ayush Mhatre (c), RS Ambrish, Kanishk Chouhan, Deepesh Devendran, Mohamed Enaan, Aaron George, Abhigyan Kundu, Kishan Kumar Singh, Vihaan Malhotra, Udhav Mohan, Henil Patel, Khilan Patel, Harvansh Pangalia, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Vedant Trivedi
Afghanistan U-19 Squad
Mahboob Khan (c), Azizullah Miakhil, Faisal Shinozada, Khalid Ahmadzai, Osman Sadat, Uzairullah Niazai, Abdul Aziz, Khatir Stanikzai, Nazifullah Amiri, Nooristani Omarzai, Roohullah Arab, Salam Khan, Wahidullah Zadran, Zaitullah Shaheen, Aqil Khan
Pitch Report of Harare Sports Club, Harare
The pitch helps fast bowlers in the early overs with some movement, but as the game progresses, it becomes easier for batters to play their shots comfortably.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Nature | The pitch is hard with some grass, giving good bounce and pace throughout the match. |
| Batting Assistance | Batters get great support from the start. The flat pitch helps players hit big shots more easily and score runs more freely. |
| Bowling Assistance | Fast bowlers get very little movement early on. Spinners may see some turn later in the game, but bowlers mostly need clever changes in pace and line to succeed. |
| Boundary Sizes | Boundaries are short, around 55–65 meters. The fast outfield helps the ball reach the rope quickly, making sixes and fours common. |
| 1st Innings Total | High scores are common. Teams usually score between 230 and 280 runs in ODIs. The average first-innings score is near 250, and totals keep increasing. |
| Toss & Dew Factor | Teams often choose to bowl first after winning the toss. Chasing teams win most matches because of the dew at night. |
Weather Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | The temperature is around 27°C. |
| Weather | It is a partly sunny day during the match. |
| Precipitation | There is a 10% chance of rain. |
| Humidity | The humidity will be 46%. |
| Wind | Wind speed will be 10 km/h. |
Key Players to Watch on India U-19 vs Pakistan U-19 Semi-final
These players will be the key to helping their teams to qualify for the final.
| Player | Youth ODI Stats |
|---|---|
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (IND) | 196 runs in 5 matches at an average of 39.20. |
| Henil Patel (IND) | 11 wickets in 5 matches at an economy of 3.76. |
| Abhigyan Kundu (IND) | 199 runs in 5 matches at an average of 66.33. |
| Nooristani Omarzai (AFG) | 12 wickets in 5 matches at an economy of 3.65. |
| Faisal Shinozada (AFG) | 325 runs in 5 matches at an average of 81.25. |
