Match Overview
India Under-19 delivered a strong all-round performance to defeat Pakistan Under-19 by 58 runs in the Super Six stage of the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2026. After posting a competitive total batting first, India’s bowlers controlled the chase and dismissed Pakistan well short of the target.
The victory ensured India remained unbeaten in the Super Six stage and strengthened their push toward the knockout rounds.
Match Summary
| Match | India U19 vs Pakistan U19 |
| Tournament | ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2026 |
| Venue | Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo |
| Result | India U19 won by 58 runs |
| India U19 Score | 252 all out (49.5 overs) |
| Pakistan U19 Score | 194 all out (46.2 overs) |
| Player of the Match | Kanishk Chouhan |
India U19 Innings
252 all out in 49.5 overs
India U19 built their innings through steady partnerships after early wickets. The middle order played a key role in taking the total past 250, ensuring the team had a defendable score on the board.
India U19 Batting Highlights
| Batter | Runs | Balls |
| Vedant Trivedi | 68 | 98 |
| Kanishk Chouhan | 35 | 29 |
| Vaibhav Suryavanshi | 30 | 22 |
Trivedi anchored the innings with a composed half-century, while Chouhan and Suryavanshi provided crucial momentum in the latter stages.
Pakistan U19 Bowling Performance
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
| Abdul Subhan | 9.5 | 33 | 3 |
| Mohammad Sayyam | 10 | 69 | 2 |
Pakistan bowlers managed breakthroughs but couldn’t prevent India from building a competitive total.
Pakistan U19 Innings
194 all out in 46.2 overs
Chasing 253, Pakistan U19 struggled to form long partnerships. A few batters fought hard, but consistent wickets and disciplined bowling from India kept the chase under control.
Pakistan U19 Batting Highlights
| Batter | Runs | Balls |
| Usman Khan | 66 | 92 |
| Hamza Zahoor | 42 | 49 |
Pakistan’s middle order attempted to rebuild, but the required run rate kept climbing as wickets fell at regular intervals..
India U19 Bowling Performance
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
| Ayush Mhatre | 8 | 21 | 3 |
| Khilan Patel | 9.2 | 35 | 3 |
India’s bowlers maintained tight lines and lengths, breaking partnerships and keeping Pakistan under pressure throughout the innings.
Phase-Wise Match Analysis
- First Innings: India recovered well after early setbacks and built a solid total through contributions from the middle order.
- Pakistan’s Chase: Pakistan began cautiously but lost momentum due to regular wickets.
- Bowling Control: India’s disciplined bowling attack ensured Pakistan never fully settled in the chase.
Player of the Match
Kanishk Chouhan was named Player of the Match for his impactful performance, contributing valuable runs and playing a key role in India’s overall dominance.
What This Result Means
- India U19 strength India U19 improved their standing in the Super Six round.
- ended their position in the Super Six stage.
- Pakistan U19 faced a setback in their campaign with this defeat.
- India’s balanced performance with both bat and ball highlighted their title credentials
What’s Next
India U19 will look to carry this momentum into their next Super Six fixture, while Pakistan U19 must regroup and focus on upcoming challenges.
