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ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026: The India Under-19 vs Pakistan Under-19 match will be played today, Sunday, February 1st, at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. The two teams last faced each other in the Asia Cup final, where Pakistan emerged victorious.
Match Details: IND-U19 vs PAK-U19
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Series | ICC U19 World Cup 2026 |
| Match | India U-19 vs Pakistan U-19 (IND vs PAK) |
| Date | Sunday, 1st February 2026 |
| Time | 1:00 PM IST |
| Toss Time | 12:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Queens Sports Club |
| City | Bulawayo, Zimbabwe |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar, FanCode |
IND-U19 vs PAK-U19 Match Preview
The high-voltage ICC Under-19 World Cup match between India and Pakistan will be played on February 1st at the Queen's Sports Club. The Indian team has won all its matches in the tournament so far, while Pakistan needs to win this match by a large margin to secure a place in the semi-finals. A win for India would guarantee them a direct spot in the semi-finals. The last match between these two teams was played during the Asia Cup Under-19 tournament, which Pakistan won. The Indian team will be looking to avenge that defeat in this match.
Ali Raza is in good form for the Pakistan team, having taken 3 wickets against New Zealand. He has taken 12 wickets in 4 matches so far.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi has scored 166 runs in 4 matches with a strike rate of 133.44 in the tournament. He can score runs quickly during the powerplay in this match as well.
Head-to-Head Record: IND-U19 vs PAK-U19
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| India Under-19 (IND-U19) | 21 |
| Zimbabwe Under-19 (ZIM-U19) | 11 |
| No Result | 0 |
IND-U19 vs PAK-U19 Head-to-Head: India and Pakistan have faced each other 10 times in the ICC Under-19 World Cup. Both teams have won 5 matches each. However, in the last 6 matches, India has emerged victorious 5 times. The rivalry began in 1988, with Pakistan dominating the initial five matches, winning four of them. But in the subsequent five matches, India has won four times. A close contest is always expected between these two teams, and this time too, a tough battle is anticipated.
IND-U19 vs PAK-U19 Weather & Pitch Report: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
- IND vs PAK Pitch Report: The pitch at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo is known to be quite challenging. Scoring runs on this ground is not easy. Looking at the last five matches played here, the average first-innings score is 210 runs, while the average second-innings score is only 157 runs. However, India defied these statistics by scoring 352 runs on this very ground. Fast bowlers tend to dominate on this pitch, having taken 44 wickets in the last five matches, compared to only 25 wickets for the spinners. Therefore, it's safe to say that this pitch favors fast bowlers.
- IND vs PAK Weather Report: The weather in Bulawayo today is absolutely perfect for the match, with clear skies and virtually no chance of rain, meaning fans will get to see all 100 overs of play. The temperature during the day will be around 28°C to 30°C, which might be a little warm but won't disrupt the game. A light breeze will provide some relief for the players, so it shouldn't have any negative impact on the playing conditions or the pitch.
IND-U19 vs PAK-U19 Playing 11
India Under-19 (IND-U19) Possible Playing 11: 1. Aaron George, 2. Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 3. Ayush Mhatre(C), 4. Vedant Trivedi, 5. Vihaan Malhotra, 6. Abhigyan Kundu(WK), 7. Kanishk Chouhan, 8. RS Ambrish, 9. Henil Patel, 10. Udhav Mohan, 11. Khilan Patel
Pakistan Under-19 (PK-U19) Possible Playing 11: 1. Sameer Minhas, 2. Hamza Zahoor(WK), 3. Niqab Shafiq, 4. Ahmed Hussain, 5. Farhan Yousaf(C), 6. Huzaifa Ahsan, 7. Mohammad Shayan(WK), 8. Abdul Subhan, 9. Momin Qamar, 10. Mohammad Sayyam, 11. Ali Raza
IND-U19 vs PAK-U19: Who Will Win Today’s Match? (AI Prediction)
Although anything can happen in cricket, considering their recent form and team balance, India U-19 seems to have a slight edge because their batting order and spin bowling attack have been quite outstanding in this tournament.
Pakistan possesses world-class fast bowlers who can turn the match around at any moment, but India's consistency makes them the favorites in this big encounter. If India's top order can handle Pakistan's initial pace attack, then India's chances of winning could be as high as 60-40.
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