The ICC Under 19 World Cup 2026 is nearing its climax, and the second semifinal will decide who joins Australia U19 in the final. Five-time champions India U19 will face a fearless Afghanistan U19 side that has already created history in this tournament.
This is Afghanistan U19’s best-ever U19 World Cup campaign, while India U19 are chasing their 10th final appearance. The high-pressure knockout clash will be played in Harare, with both teams carrying strong momentum.
IND vs AFG Match Details
| Match Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC Under 19 World Cup 2026 |
| Match | India U19 vs Afghanistan U19 – Semi-final 2 |
| Date | Wednesday, 4 February 2026 |
| Time | 01:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Harare Sports Club |
Match Preview
India U19
India U19 are unbeaten in the tournament so far. They recently defeated arch-rivals Pakistan U19 in a pressure Super Six game. While their middle order has delivered consistently, the top order will need to improve in this semifinal.
Key Strengths
- Tournament experience
- Balanced squad
- Strong middle order
Key Concerns
- Inconsistent top order
- Heavy reliance on middle-order recovery
Afghanistan U19
Afghanistan U19 have been the surprise package of the tournament. They reached the semifinals after finishing 13th in the previous edition. Their massive 191-run win over Ireland U19 showed their batting depth and confidence.
Key Strengths
- Spin-heavy bowling attack
- Fearless batting approach
- Recent big-win momentum
Key Concerns
- Limited knockout experience
- Pressure handling in big matches
Head-to-Head Record
| Teams | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan U19 | 2 |
| India U19 | 10 |
| No Result | 0 |
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan U19 | W, W, W, L, W |
| India U19 | W, W, W, W, W |
Weather & Pitch Report – Harare
Weather
- Temperature: 25–27°C
- Humidity: 30–35%
- Rain: 0% chance
Pitch
- Batting-friendly surface
- Spinners get help as match progresses
- Chasing teams have mixed success
- Scores around 150–160 are competitive
Harare Sports Club – ODI Stats
| Record | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 83 |
| Bat First Wins | 45 |
| Bat Second Wins | 36 |
| No Result | 2 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 155 |
| Highest Score | 259/5 |
| Lowest Score | 71/10 |
Predicted Playing XI
Afghanistan U19
- Osman Sadat
- Khalid Ahmadzai
- Faisal Shinozada
- Uzairullah Niazai
- Mahboob Khan (c & wk)
- Azizullah Miakhil
- Abdul Aziz
- Roohullah Arab
- Nooristani Omarzai
- Wahidullah Zadran
- Aqil Khan
India U19
- Aaron George
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
- Ayush Mhatre (c)
- Vedant Trivedi
- Vihaan Malhotra
- Abhigyan Kundu (wk)
- RS Ambrish
- Kanishk Chouhan
- Khilan Patel
- Deepesh Devendran
- Henil Patel
Dream11 Fantasy Tips
Small League (Safe Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
- Osman Sadat
- Ayush Mhatre
- Faisal Shinozada
Grand League (High-Risk Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- RS Ambrish
- Vihaan Malhotra
- Abdul Aziz
- Khilan Patel
IND vs AFG Dream11 Team Prediction – Who Will Win?
Afghanistan U19 have been outstanding with the ball and showed their batting power in the last game. Their spinners can trouble India, especially if the pitch slows down.
India U19, however, bring unmatched experience in knockout games. Even though their top order struggled against Pakistan, they have enough depth and composure to handle pressure moments.
Predicted Winner: India U19 (experience gives slight edge)
Injury Update
| Team | Status |
|---|---|
| India U19 | No injury updates |
| Afghanistan U19 | No injury updates |
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