ICC Under 19 World Cup 2026 | India U19 vs Afghanistan U19 Match Prediction | 2nd Semi-Final- Who Will Win INDU19 vs AFGU19 match?

India U19 vs Afghanistan U19 – 2nd Semi-Final

The 2nd Semi-Final (B,C1 v A,D2) of the ICC Under 19 World Cup 2026 will see India U19 take on Afghanistan U19 on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at the Harare Sports Club, Harare. The match is scheduled to begin at 9:30 AM local time (7:30 AM GMT).

India U19 enter this contest with a powerful and talented squad. Their batting lineup is led by Ayush Mhatre (c), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, RS Ambrish, Kanishk Chouhan, providing a solid top order and explosive middle-order firepower. Deepesh Devendran, Vihaan Malhotra, and Vedant Trivedi add depth and aggression.

In the bowling department, India U19 boast a strong and varied attack featuring Henil Patel, Khilan Patel, Mohamed Enaan, Harvansh Pangalia, Aaron George, offering both pace and spin options perfectly suited to the conditions.

Afghanistan U19 come into this match with a well-balanced unit. Their batting unit includes Mahboob Khan (c), Azizullah Miakhil, Faisal Shinozada, Khalid Ahmadzai, providing strong partnerships and middle-order acceleration. Osman Sadat, Uzairullah Niazai, and Roohullah Arab add depth and aggression.

Afghanistan U19’s bowling attack is led by Wahidullah Zadran, Zaitullah Shaheen, Aqil Khan, Nooristani Omarzai, Khatir Stanikzai, providing a good mix of pace and spin to challenge any batting lineup.

The Harare Sports Club pitch typically offers good pace and bounce early on, assisting fast bowlers, while spinners can find grip and turn as the match progresses on a dry surface. In morning semi-final games, there is usually minimal dew impact, allowing bowlers to maintain control. Batters can play freely once set, and a first-innings total of around 240–270 is generally considered competitive at this venue in U19 ODIs.

Expert Prediction: India U19 have 58% chance and Afghanistan U19 have 42% winning chance.