BackThe U19 Asia Championship ODI 2026 moves closer to its final as Afghanistan Under-19 square off against India Under-19 in the second semi-final at Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket (Ministry Turf 1), Oman, on 12th November at 10:30 AM IST.
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Captaincy Picks:
Arjun Rajput – India’s batting all-rounder scored a superb 107 off 85 balls against Pakistan and delivered an excellent 3/8 against Nepal, showcasing his impact in both departments. |
Aaryavir Sehwag – India’s attacking opener has amassed 252 runs in three innings, averaging 126.00, highlighted by a magnificent 160 off 168 balls against UAE. |
Top Picks:
Noor Ali Niazai – Afghanistan’s right-arm bowler impressed against Sri Lanka with figures of 4/35 in nine overs, following a three-wicket haul against Bangladesh. |
Amir Hamza – Afghanistan’s all-rounder has produced important breakthroughs, taking two wickets against Sri Lanka after claiming three against Bangladesh in the group-stage matches. |
Budget Picks:
Yashbardhan Chauhan – India’s middle-order batter scored 17 off just 10 balls against UAE, striking two boundaries at a brisk strike rate of 170.00. |
Tahir Sarwary – Afghanistan’s middle-order batter contributed 37 runs against Bangladesh and followed it with a useful 32 against Sri Lanka, showing consistency during the group stage. |
Captain |
Aaryavir Sehwag & Arjun Rajput |
Vice-Captain |
Amir Hamza & Noor Ali Niazai |
Players |
Dream11 Credits |
Dream11 Points (Last match) |
Farid Zadran |
NA |
NA |
Kushagra Ojha |
NA |
NA |
SL Captaincy Choice |
Aaryavir Sehwag |
GL Captaincy Choice |
Arjun Rajput |
Punt Picks |
Tahir Sarwary and Yashbardhan Chauhan |
Dream11 Combination |
1-4-3-3 |
Afghanistan Under-19 will take on India Under-19 in a high-stakes second semi-final of the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026, with both sides aiming to secure their place in the final. Both teams have enjoyed impressive campaigns and booked their knockout berths with strong group-stage performances. Afghanistan finished at the top of Group B with six points from three victories, while India claimed second place in Group A with four points, recording two wins and one defeat. Moreover, Afghanistan’s impressive net run rate of +3.176 and India’s +1.533 highlight their consistency throughout the competition. The crucial encounter will take place on Thursday, 12 November, at 10:30 AM IST at Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1), Oman. While Afghanistan enter the semi-final unbeaten after winning all three group matches, India secured their knockout qualification with a convincing 70-run victory over the UAE in their final fixture.
Afghanistan head into the semi-final full of confidence after producing a commanding 106-run win over Sri Lanka in their final group-stage match. Batting first, they posted 275 before getting bowled out in 49.5 overs, with Subhan Ali leading the charge through an impressive 107 off 111 deliveries. Abidullah Nadarjan also made a valuable contribution with 55 off 64 balls, while Tahir Sarwary added a brisk 32 from just 19 deliveries. For Sri Lanka, Sethmika Seneviratne claimed three wickets for 44 runs. However, Afghanistan’s bowlers responded strongly and dismissed Sri Lanka for 169 in 34.1 overs. Although Kithma Withanapathirana fought back with 58 off 48 balls, Noor Ali Niazai spearheaded the attack with an excellent 4/35, while Mohammad Ali Barakzai and Amir Hamza picked up two wickets apiece. Meanwhile, India also delivered an impressive performance against the UAE, registering a 70-run victory. India piled up 309/7, powered by Aaryavir Sehwag’s magnificent 160 off 168 balls. He also shared a crucial 193-run partnership with VK Vineeth, who contributed 67 off 69 deliveries. In response, the UAE showed resistance through Ahmed Khudadad’s 74 and Noorullah Ayobi’s 39 but eventually folded for 239. Ishan Sood led India’s bowling effort with 3/37, while the remaining bowlers chipped in with important breakthroughs to seal the victory.
Al Amerat’s Ministry Turf 1 is expected to provide a competitive surface, with pace and bounce potentially offering assistance to the seamers. Afghanistan will look to maintain their batting momentum through Subhan Ali, Abidullah Nadarjan and Shah Faisal Rahimi, while Noor Ali Niazai and Mohammad Ali Barakzai could play decisive roles with the ball. On the other hand, India boast a formidable batting lineup, particularly after Sehwag’s outstanding century, and Vineeth’s consistent contributions provide further strength. Their bowling attack will depend on Ishan Sood, Manal Chauhan and Mohit Ulva to restrict Afghanistan’s aggressive batting unit. Although Afghanistan’s unbeaten run gives them considerable confidence heading into this knockout fixture, India’s batting depth and experience in high-pressure youth competitions make them equally dangerous. India hold a slight advantage on paper, but Afghanistan’s impressive momentum could make this an exciting and closely contested semi-final.
Teams |
Matches Won |
Afghanistan Under-19 |
0 |
India Under-19 |
0 |
Temperature |
29°C |
Weather Forecast |
Clearly Sky |
Pitch Behaviour |
Batting-friendly |
Best Suited To |
Pace |
Average 1st innings score |
280 |
Records |
Poor |
Winning % |
25% |
Afghanistan Under-19 Playing 11:
1) Sohail Khan ©
2) Farid Zadran
3) Subhan Ali
4) Noman Salarzai (wk)
5) Faisal Mubariz
6) Tahir Sarwary
7) Abidullah Abid
8) Hamza Khan Alikhil
9) Amir Hamza
10) Sami Mubarez
11) Noor Ali Niazai
India Under-19 Playing 11:
1) Lakshya Rajesh Raichandani ©
2) Aaryavir Sehwag
3) VK Vineeth
4) Arjun Rajput
5) Yashbardhan Chauhan
6) Anvay Dravid (wk)
7) Manal Chauhan
8) Mohit Ulva
9) Aryan Savsani
10) Ishan Sood
11) Kavya Patel
Considering the strength of both sides, India Under-19 hold the advantage.