IND vs AFG Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match Semi-Final 2, ICC U19 World Cup 2026

Dream11 fantasy XI tips and guide for the semi-final 2 of the U19 World Cup 2026 between IND vs AFG to be played in Harare.

India and Afghanistan are one step away from booking a spot in the final of the ICC U19 World Cup 2026. Both sides are gearing up for the semi-final 2 clash, scheduled to be played on February 4.

Ayush Mhatre-led India have been unbeaten in the tournament so far, winning five games in a row. They finished at the top spot in the Group B points table with three consecutive wins against the USA, Bangladesh, and New Zealand.

In the Super Six Round, they outplayed Zimbabwe by 204 runs and Pakistan by 58 runs to book a berth in the semi-finals. So far, India have managed to dominate their opposition teams with their batting and bowling.

Afghanistan have stunned everyone with a marvellous performance in the tournament. In the first round, they defeated South Africa, the West Indies, and Tanzania to qualify for the Super Six stage.

Later, they lost to Sri Lanka but won against Ireland to book a spot in the semis. With a better Net Run Rate (NRR) than Sri Lanka, Afghanistan managed grab a place in the semi-finals 2.

IND vs AFG: Match Details

• Match: India U19 vs Afghanistan U19, Semi-final 2, ICC U19 World Cup 2026
• Match Date: February 4, 2026 (Wednesday)
• Time: 01:00 P.M. (Indian Standard Time) / 07:30 AM GMT / 9:30 AM LOCAL
• Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare (Zimbabwe)

IND vs AFG: Head-to-Head: IND U19 (10) – AFG U19 (2)

Both sides have played 12 Youth ODIs against each other in the past. India U19 have won 10 of them and lost only two encounters. Both will face each other for the first time in the U19 Cricket World Cup 2026.

IND vs AFG: Weather Report

The weather during the IND U19 vs AFG U19 match in Harare will be cloudy and humid. The estimated temperature is likely to be around 27°C, and the humidity index could reach 57 percent.

IND vs AFG: Pitch Report

The pitch at Harare Sports Club is considered batting-friendly and often witnesses good totals. As the match progresses, spinners get some movement as the wicket slows down.

Initially, Seamers might get some assistance, but they will have to be patient. The average first innings total in ODIs is about 200, while the second innings total is around 150.

IND vs AFG: Predicted XIs:

India: Aaron George, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ayush Mhatre (c), Vihaan Malhotra, Abhigyan Kundu (wk), Vedant Trivedi, RS Ambrish, Kanishk Chouhan, Khilan Patel, Henil Patel, Deepesh Devendran.

Afghanistan: Khalid Ahmadzai, Osman Sadat, Faisal Shinozada, Uzairullah Niazai, Mahboob Khan (c & wk), Azizullah Miakhil, Nooristani Omarzai, Abdul Aziz, Roohullah Arab, Wahidullah Zadran, Khatir Stanikzai.

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 1 IND vs AFG Dream11:

Wicket-keepers: Abhigyan Kundu

Batters: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ayush Mhatre, Khalid Ahmadzai, Faisal Shinozada

All-rounders: Vihaan Malhotra, RS Ambrish

Bowlers: Nooristani Omarzai, Henil Patel, Khatir Stanikzai, Khilan Patel

Captain First-Choice: Faisal Shinozada || Captain Second-Choice: Abhigyan Kundu

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Vihaan Malhotra || Vice-captain Second-Choice: RS Ambrish

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 2 IND vs AFG Dream11:

Wicket-keepers: Abhigyan Kundu

Batters: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ayush Mhatre, Vedant Trivedi, Faisal Shinozada

All-rounders: Vihaan Malhotra, Abdul Aziz, RS Ambrish

Bowlers: Khilan Patel, Henil Patel, Nooristani Omarzai

Captain First-Choice: Abhigyan Kundu || Captain Second-Choice: Vihaan Malhotra

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Ayush Mhatre || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Faisal Shinozada

IND vs AFG: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?

India are more likely to outplay Afghanistan in the encounter. While the former have been unbeaten across five matches so far, the latter have lost one game against Sri Lanka.

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