India U19 Beat Afghanistan by 8 Wickets, Face Pakistan in Asia Cup Final on November 14
Lakshya Raichandani’s 93 and Ishan Sood’s three wickets took India past Afghanistan. India face Pakistan in the U19 Asia Cup final on Saturday.
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Pune, 13th November 2026: India Under-19 beat Afghanistan by eight wickets with 79 balls to spare in the second semi-final of the ACC U19 Asia Cup in Oman on Thursday, and will face Pakistan in the final on Saturday, November 14. Opener Lakshya Raichandani made 93 and was named Player of the Match.
The final starts at 10:30 am IST at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground. It will be shown on the Sony Sports Network and streamed on Sony LIV, News24 reported.
How India won the semi-final
Afghanistan won the toss and batted first, making 227 for 8 in 50 overs. Noman Salarzai and Shah Faisal Rahimi both scored 51.
India’s bowlers kept the scoring in check, according to the CricTracker scorecard:
- Ishan Sood: 3 for 43 in 9 overs
- Aryan Savsani: 2 for 29 in 7 overs
- Yashbardhan Singh Chauhan, Kavya Patel and Arjun Rajput: one wicket each
India needed 228 and were never in trouble, scoring at more than six an over. Raichandani hit 93 off 90 balls, and Aaryavir Sehwag made 51 off 57. VK Vineeth finished unbeaten on 57 off 62 as India reached 230 for 2 in 36.5 overs.
Pakistan’s route to the final
Pakistan arrived in the semi-finals after a perfect group stage, and their bowlers dominated again in Oman.
In the first semi-final, Pakistan crushed Bangladesh by nine wickets. Fast bowler Rizwanullah took 5 for 30 as Bangladesh were bowled out for 138 in 31.4 overs. Mohammad Sayyam added 2 for 29. Hayam Khan (69) and Usman Khan (64 not out) then finished the chase in 21.5 overs, The Sports Encounter reported.
India vs Pakistan U19 final: how to watch
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | India U19 vs Pakistan U19, final |
| Date | Saturday, 14 November 2026 |
| Time | 10:30 am IST |
| Venue | Al Amerat Cricket Ground, Oman |
| TV | Sony Sports Network |
| Streaming | Sony LIV app |
Players to watch
For India, Raichandani is in top form, and Sood leads a bowling attack that has held teams to modest totals. The squad also includes Anvay Dravid, who did not need to bat in the semi-final. For Pakistan, Rizwanullah’s new-ball spell will be the key threat after his five-wicket haul.
Why fans will be watching
An India vs Pakistan final always draws big audiences, and this one falls on a Saturday morning. Many of today’s senior India players came through the U19 Asia Cup and U19 World Cup.
For the senior team’s latest, see our report on India vs New Zealand in the 4th ODI, and more in our sports section.
Frequently asked questions
When is the India U19 vs Pakistan U19 Asia Cup final?
The final is on Saturday 14 November 2026 at 10:30 am IST at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman.
Where can I watch the U19 Asia Cup final in India?
On the Sony Sports Network on TV and the Sony LIV app online.
By how much did India beat Afghanistan in the semi-final?
India won by eight wickets with 79 balls left, chasing 228 to finish on 230 for 2.
Who was Player of the Match in India vs Afghanistan U19?
Opener Lakshya Raichandani, who scored 93 off 90 balls.
