Who will India face in semi-final of Men's U19 Asia Cup 2026?
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India have advanced into the semi-final of Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026 after their win over UAE.
The U19 Indian team defeated the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by 70 runs to finish second in Group A and secure a spot in the semifinals of the ongoing Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026. This means that the India will face Group B toppers Afghanistan in the semifinal of the ongoing Men’s U19 Asia Cup.
In India’s last group-stage match, the UAE won the toss and chose to bowl first. Noorullah Ayobi dismissed the skipper Lakshya Raichandani in the 14th over. However, the second wicket partnership between Aaryavir Sehwag and VK Vineeth turned out to be crucial for the Indian team.
The two partnered to score 193 runs before Aaryavir Sehwag lost his wicket after playing a magnificent innings of 160 runs off 168 balls. With his century, he also became the highest run scorer in the competition. After his dismissal, the Men in Blue lost a few more wickets, eventually posting a total of 309 runs after 50 overs.
Ahmed Khudadad played a fine 74-run knock for the UAE but failed to guide his side to victory as they lost the match by 70 runs. India used seven different bowling options, and they all took at least one wicket. Meanwhile, Ishan Sood picked up four wickets.
With a spot secured in the last four, let’s take a look at who the Men in Blue will face in the semi-final of the Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026.
Who will India face in the Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026 semi-final?
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The India U19 side will face Afghanistan in the semi-final of the Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026. The match will be played on Thursday, November 12, at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman.
Afghanistan topped Group B with a flawless record, securing three wins in three games. Their first win of the campaign came against Bangladesh, as they secured a 113-run victory.
The U19 Afghanistan side later stunned Malaysia in a one-sided affair. The U19 Malaysian cricket side got all out for 42, and Afghanistani batters completed the chase in three overs. Their last victory came against Sri Lanka, who were seen as a top candidate for the playoffs, by a mammoth margin of 106 runs.
Afghanistan are currently among the only two unbeaten teams in the ongoing Men’s U19 Asia Cup. Meanwhile, the other semifinal will be played between Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Who will the U19 Indian team face in the Asia Cup semifinal?
The India U19 side will face Afghanistan in the semi-final of the Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026.
How many teams have been unbeaten in the competition so far?
Two: Pakistan in Group A and Afghanistan in Group B.
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