The biggest fixture of the group stage is here. India Under-19s take on Pakistan Under-19s in the eighth match of the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026 at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman on Sunday, 8 November 2026, in a Group A clash that could all but decide who tops the group. Both teams arrive unbeaten after dominant opening wins, both sit on two points, and the winner will practically seal a place in the semi-finals. With defending champions Pakistan carrying the memory of last December’s final and India carrying the confidence of a World Cup win over the same opposition earlier this year, this is the match the whole tournament has been building towards.
India won the toss and chose to bat first, backing their in-form top order to set the tone on a fresh morning surface. Captain Lakshya Rajesh Raichandani will open the batting alongside Aaryavir Sehwag, the pair that chased down Nepal’s total without losing a wicket in the opener. For Pakistan, fast bowler Ali Raza takes the new ball, and the early battle between his pace and India’s openers could shape the entire match.
Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | India U19 vs Pakistan U19, 8th Match, Group A |
| Tournament | ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026 (DP World ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup) |
| Date | Sunday, 8 November 2026 |
| Start time | 10:30 AM IST (10:00 AM PKT, 9:00 AM Oman local, 8:00 AM Riyadh) |
| Toss | 10:00 AM IST — India U19 won the toss and elected to bat |
| Venue | Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 2), Al Amerat, Oman |
| Format | 50-over Youth ODI |
| India captain | Lakshya Rajesh Raichandani |
| Pakistan captain | Farhan Yousaf |
Match Overview
This is a Group A fixture in the 13th edition of the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup, played in Oman from 5 to 14 November 2026. Eight teams are split into two groups of four, with the top two from each group reaching the semi-finals on 12 November and the final on 14 November. Group A contains India, Pakistan, Nepal and the UAE, while Group B has Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Malaysia.
Both teams began their campaigns in ruthless fashion. India thrashed Nepal by 10 wickets in their opener, bowling Nepal out for just 128 before chasing the target down in 19.1 overs without losing a wicket. Pakistan were equally commanding against hosts UAE, chasing down 225 for the loss of just one wicket in 37.3 overs. India sit ahead on net run rate (+4.17 against Pakistan’s +1.52), so a win here would put either side in a commanding position at the top of the group.
The spotlight will fall on two famous surnames in the India line-up. Aaryavir Sehwag, son of former India opener Virender Sehwag, smashed an unbeaten 70 off 52 balls against Nepal, while Anvay Dravid, son of former India captain Rahul Dravid, keeps wicket and bats in the top order. Both youngsters will be under intense scrutiny in the biggest match of their young careers so far.
Squads and Confirmed Playing XIs
Both playing XIs were confirmed at the toss, so these are the confirmed sides, not probable line-ups.
India U19 — Playing XI: Lakshya Rajesh Raichandani (c), Aaryavir Sehwag, Anvay Dravid (wk), Arjun Rajput, Ishan Sood, Kavya Patel, Manal Chauhan, Mohit Ulva, Yashveer Goud, VK Vineeth, Yashbardhan Chauhan.
India U19 — Full squad (15): Lakshya Rajesh Raichandani (c), Aaryavir Sehwag, Anvay Dravid (wk), Arjun Rajput, Ishan Sood, Kavya Patel, Manal Chauhan, Mohit Ulva, Yashveer Goud, VK Vineeth, Yashbardhan Chauhan, Rajat Baghel, Shavin Vinodh, Aryan Savsani, Kushagra Ojha. Yashbardhan Chauhan is the vice-captain.
Pakistan U19 — Playing XI: Usman Khan, Jahangir Bilal, Abdul Qadir, Ahmed Hussain, Ali Raza, Hamza Zahoor (wk), Hasnain Abbas Dar, Mohammad Sayyam, Farhan Yousaf (c), Niqab Shafiq, Rizwanullah.
Pakistan U19 — Full squad (15): Usman Khan, Jahangir Bilal, Abdul Qadir, Ahmed Hussain, Ali Raza, Hamza Zahoor (wk), Hasnain Abbas Dar, Mohammad Sayyam, Farhan Yousaf (c), Niqab Shafiq, Rizwanullah, Huzaifa Ahsan, Abdul Subhan, Mohammad Huzaifa, Hayam Khan.
Key players to watch:
- Aaryavir Sehwag (India): The opener was in sparkling form against Nepal with an unbeaten 70 off 52 balls, including seven fours and four sixes. If he gets going again, India will post a big total.
- Lakshya Rajesh Raichandani (India, captain): Led from the front with an unbeaten 53 against Nepal and opens the batting. His captaincy and top-order batting set the tone for India.
- Usman Khan (Pakistan): The opener smashed an unbeaten 139 off 120 balls against the UAE and is Pakistan’s most experienced youth batter, with over 1,000 runs in Youth ODIs. He is the wicket India must take early.
- Ali Raza (Pakistan): The tall fast bowler takes the new ball and has 48 wickets in 21 Youth ODIs. He opened the bowling in this match and will test India’s openers with pace and movement.
- Anvay Dravid (India, wicketkeeper): Keeps wicket and bats in the top order. His composure in a high-pressure India-Pakistan match will be tested.
- Ishan Sood and Arjun Rajput (India): Took three wickets each against Nepal and give India control with the ball if they are defending a total.
- Farhan Yousaf (Pakistan, captain): Leads the defending champions and will be judged on how Pakistan defend their title.
India began their campaign in perfect style against Nepal, as covered in our India U19 vs Nepal U19 preview, while Pakistan opened their title defence with a nine-wicket win over the UAE, as covered in our Pakistan U19 vs UAE U19 preview.
Head-to-Head
India hold the overall edge in Youth ODIs against Pakistan, with 21 wins to Pakistan’s 11 from 32 meetings. But the recent history between these two sides is beautifully balanced, and the last two meetings could hardly have been more different.
- 1 February 2026, ICC U19 World Cup, Super Six, Bulawayo: India won by 58 runs — India made 252 and bowled Pakistan out for 194. The win sent India into the semi-finals and knocked Pakistan out.
- 21 December 2025, U19 Asia Cup final, Dubai: Pakistan won by 191 runs — Pakistan posted 347 for 8, powered by Sameer Minhas’ 172 off 113 balls, and bowled India out for 156 in 26.2 overs to lift the title.
- 14 December 2025, U19 Asia Cup group stage, Dubai: India won by 90 runs.
- 30 November 2024, U19 Asia Cup, Dubai: Pakistan won by 43 runs.
- 10 December 2023, U19 Asia Cup, Dubai: Pakistan won by 8 wickets.
Pakistan have won three of the last five meetings, but India won the most recent one — and the most important one in World Cup terms. In the U19 Asia Cup alone, India have won nine of their 13 encounters with Pakistan. The 191-run defeat in last December’s final will still sting for India, and revenge is a powerful motivator. For Pakistan, the challenge is to prove that final was no one-off.
Pitch and Weather Report
The match is being played at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 2) in Al Amerat, Oman. The pitch here is generally a balanced surface for batters and bowlers, with the average first-innings score in the last 20 matches at the venue standing at 187 runs. There is usually something in it for the new-ball bowlers early on, which is why the toss has mattered in this tournament, but once batters get set, runs are available. Spinners tend to come into the game in the middle overs as the surface slows down, so the middle-overs battle between India’s spinners and Pakistan’s middle order could be decisive. A first-innings total in the region of 220 to 240 would be competitive in a youth ODI here.
The weather in Al Amerat on Sunday is ideal for cricket. It is sunny and clear, with temperatures around 28 to 32°C during the match hours, no chance of rain, and a light north-easterly wind. Humidity is around 45 to 60 percent, so fitness will be tested across 100 overs in the afternoon heat, but there is no threat of a rain interruption and a full 50-over match is expected.
Where to Watch and Live Streaming
- India: Live telecast on the Sony Sports Network, and live streaming on the SonyLIV app and website (subscription required).
- Pakistan: Live telecast on PTV Sports and Geo Super, with live streaming on Myco, Tamasha, ARY Zapp and Tapmad.
- UK: Live on the Sony Max network, with streaming on Sony Max digital. The match starts at 5:00 AM local time.
- USA and Canada: Willow TV app and website.
- Bangladesh: T Sports.
- Rest of the world: Check local listings, and follow live scores and ball-by-ball commentary on Cricbuzz and ESPNcricinfo.
For the other Group B action in this tournament, see our Sri Lanka U19 vs Bangladesh U19 preview.
FAQs
When does India U19 vs Pakistan U19 start?
The match starts at 10:30 AM IST on Sunday, 8 November 2026, at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 2) in Al Amerat, Oman. The toss took place at 10:00 AM IST.
Who won the toss in India U19 vs Pakistan U19?
India U19 won the toss and elected to bat first against Pakistan U19.
What are the confirmed playing XIs?
India U19: Lakshya Rajesh Raichandani (c), Aaryavir Sehwag, Anvay Dravid (wk), Arjun Rajput, Ishan Sood, Kavya Patel, Manal Chauhan, Mohit Ulva, Yashveer Goud, VK Vineeth, Yashbardhan Chauhan. Pakistan U19: Usman Khan, Jahangir Bilal, Abdul Qadir, Ahmed Hussain, Ali Raza, Hamza Zahoor (wk), Hasnain Abbas Dar, Mohammad Sayyam, Farhan Yousaf (c), Niqab Shafiq, Rizwanullah.
Where can I watch India U19 vs Pakistan U19 live?
In India on the Sony Sports Network and SonyLIV; in Pakistan on PTV Sports and Geo Super; in the UK on Sony Max; and in the USA and Canada on Willow TV. Live scores are available on Cricbuzz and ESPNcricinfo.
What is the head-to-head record between India U19 and Pakistan U19?
India lead the overall Youth ODI record 21-11 from 32 meetings. India won the most recent meeting by 58 runs at the ICC U19 World Cup on 1 February 2026, but Pakistan won the last Asia Cup final between the sides by 191 runs in Dubai on 21 December 2025.
What happens to the winner of this match?
With both teams on two points after one win each, the winner will practically seal a semi-final place from Group A, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semi-finals on 12 November. The final is on 14 November.
Conclusion
This is the fixture that defines Group A. India arrive as the form team of the tournament so far, with a 10-wicket win built on a settled top order and a disciplined bowling attack. Pakistan arrive as defending champions with the best individual performance of the tournament so far — Usman Khan’s unbeaten 139 — and a fast bowler in Ali Raza who can change a match in one spell. India won the toss and chose to bat, and the first ten overs will tell us plenty: if Sehwag and Raichandani survive the new ball, India will fancy a big total; if Ali Raza strikes early, Pakistan’s title defence gathers real momentum.
Either way, the winner takes a huge step towards the semi-finals, and the loser faces a nervous final group match. For a rivalry that has produced a 191-run final win one way and a 58-run World Cup win the other inside the last twelve months, expect another chapter worth remembering.
For the full live scorecard and ball-by-ball updates, follow the match on Cricbuzz here: https://www.cricbuzz.com/live-cricket-scores/175660/indu19-vs-paku19-8th-match-group-a-acc-mens-u19-asia-cup-2026
