India U-19 delivered a clinical performance to defeat Afghanistan U-19 by eight wickets in the semi-final of the Men’s Under-19 Asia Cup at Al Amerat, Oman.
Led from the front by captain Lakshya Raichandani, who earned the Player of the Match award for his standout display, the Indian colts dominated proceedings to seal a convincing victory.
This triumph sets up a blockbuster summit clash against arch-rivals Pakistan on Saturday, November 14. Pakistan entered the final unbeaten, having won every single fixture on their way to the championship round.
The upcoming fixture carries extra weight for the young Indian side, who will look to avenge their heavy 191-run defeat to Pakistan in the 2025 edition’s final.
Fans across the region are gearing up for another high-stakes encounter, adding to a remarkable streak of recent India-Pakistan title showdowns across major continental events, including the Senior Asia Cup and the Asian Games.
