The ACC Men’s Under-19 Asia Cup 2026 has entered the knockout phase, with four teams set to contest the semifinals for a place in the final. India, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh have qualified for the semifinals following the completion of the group stage in Oman.
Both semifinals are slated for Thursday, 12 November, and the victors will meet in the final on 14 November. India will contest Afghanistan in the second semifinal, while Pakistan will play Bangladesh in the opening knockout match.
With a spot in the championship decider on the line, these matches will serve as a crucial assessment for emerging cricketers aiming to establish themselves on the continental stage.
U19 Asia Cup 2026 Semi‑Final Fixtures
MatchDateVenueTime (IST)Pakistan U19 vs Bangladesh U19, 1st SemifinalNovember 12, 2026Al Amerat Cricket Ground, Ministry Turf 2, Oman10:30 amIndia U19 vs Afghanistan U19, 2nd SemifinalNovember 12, 2026Al Amerat Cricket Ground, Ministry Turf 1, Oman10:30 am
Pakistan U19 vs Bangladesh U19 Semi‑Final Preview
The opening semifinal features defending champions Pakistan against Bangladesh. Pakistan finished atop Group A, while Bangladesh advanced as runners‑up in Group B.
Pakistan seeks to retain the title they captured in 2025 by defeating India in the final, while Bangladesh aims to upset the champions and progress toward lifting the trophy.
The match is expected to be competitive, as both sides know a strong performance could secure a place in the tournament final.
India U19 vs Afghanistan U19 Semi‑Final Preview
India will meet Afghanistan in the second semifinal after finishing second in Group A. Under the captaincy of Lakshya Raichandani, the Indian team aims to deliver a strong performance and reach the final.
India opened the tournament with a convincing 10‑wicket victory over Nepal, then lost by three wickets to Pakistan, before securing progression to the knockout stage with a final group‑stage win against the UAE.
Afghanistan topped Group B with wins in all three pool matches, establishing themselves as a serious contender and aiming to maintain that momentum into the semifinal.
India must produce a disciplined bowling display and a reliable batting performance to overcome Afghanistan. With a final berth at stake, both teams will feel intense pressure to perform when it counts.
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