Pakistan U19 vs. India U19 is the final of the 2026 ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup, played today, Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 2) in Oman. It is the biggest rivalry in youth cricket with the trophy on the line. Pakistan, the defending champions, are unbeaten in the tournament under captain Farhan Yousaf, and they reached the final with a nine-wicket win over Bangladesh in the semi-final. India, led by Lakshya Raichandani, bounced back from their group-stage defeat to Pakistan with an eight-wicket win over Afghanistan. India are chasing a record ninth title, and they also want revenge for the 191-run defeat in the 2025 final.
ACC U19 Asia Cup 2026 Final – Match Details
Event: ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026 (DP World Men’s U19 Asia Cup)
Match: Pakistan U19 vs. India U19 (PAK U19 vs IND U19)
Stage: Final
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM PKT / 10:30 AM IST / 9:00 AM Oman time / 05:00 GMT
Toss: 9:30 AM PKT (10:00 AM IST)
Venue: Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 2), Al Amerat, Oman
Format: 50 overs per side (Under-19 ODI)
Captains: Farhan Yousaf (Pakistan U19), Lakshya Raichandani (India U19)
Live Streaming Info:
Sony will be live: IND U19 vs PAK U19
Live Score Info:
Cricket lovers can watch the IND U19 vs PAK 8th T20 Match live score from this website: www.espncricinfo.com & Cricbuzz
IND U19 vs PAK U19
Live Streaming & Live Score Info
| Region | Platform | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| India (TV) | Sony Sports Network | Live from 10:30 AM IST |
| India (Streaming) | SonyLIV (app and website) | Online streaming with an active subscription |
| Pakistan (TV) | PTV Network | Official coverage of the tournament in Pakistan |
| Pakistan (Streaming) | PTV digital platforms | Online streaming |
I could not confirm the broadcasters in other countries, so please check your local sports channel or app. Ball-by-ball live scores are available on ESPNcricinfo, Cricbuzz, Sofascore and BCCI.tv. If you are traveling outside your home country, use a VPN (e.g. NordVPN or Norton VPN) to connect to your home country’s server and access your local broadcaster.
Why This Match Matters
The trophy is on the line: This is the final of the U19 Asia Cup. The winner lifts the trophy, and there is no second chance.
Pakistan defend their title: Pakistan beat India by 191 runs in the 2025 final (347/8 vs 156 all out), and they are unbeaten this year. They want to defend the trophy.
India chase a ninth title: India have won the Asia Cup eight times, and a win would take them to a record ninth.
India want revenge: Pakistan beat India by 3 wickets in the group stage this year, chasing 209 despite losing seven wickets.
India beat Pakistan in the World Cup: India beat Pakistan by 58 runs in the 2026 U19 World Cup Super Six stage, so the rivalry has gone both ways in recent months.
Betting Odds & Prediction
I could not find reliable betting odds, so none are listed here. This looks very close. Pakistan are unbeaten and defending champions, with wins over India in the group stage and the 2025 final. India have the tournament’s leading run-scorer in Aaryavir Sehwag and have won all their knockout matches convincingly.
Smart Pick: Expect a high-pressure, competitive final. The pitch at this ground is usually balanced, and Pakistan have shown they can win chases, while India’s bowlers have been in good form.
Pitch & Weather Update
Venue: Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 2), Oman
Pitch: Generally a low-to-medium scoring ground that is balanced to bowler-friendly, with spinners and new-ball bowlers playing a major role in ODIs.
Weather: I could not find a reliable forecast for the final. Earlier matches this week at this ground were played in clear conditions. The match starts at 9:00 AM local time.
Current Form: Pakistan U19
Pakistan are unbeaten in the tournament.
- Beat UAE U19 by 9 wickets (Usman Khan unbeaten 139)
- Beat India U19 by 3 wickets (Hamza Zahoor scored 100 not out)
- Beat Nepal U19 by 101 runs
- Semi-final: Beat Bangladesh U19 by 9 wickets (Rizwanullah took 5/30)
Usman Khan has a century and a half-century in the tournament. Mohammad Sayyam has 8 wickets and Ali Raza has 6 wickets.
Pakistan U19 Squad: Farhan Yousaf (c), Usman Khan, Abdul Qadir (wk), Abdul Subhan, Ahmed Hussain, Ali Raza, Hamza Zahoor (wk), Hasnain Abbas Dar, Hayam Khan, Huzaifa Ahsan, Jahangir Bilal, Mohammad Huzaifa, Mohammad Sayyam, Niqab Shafiq, Rizwanullah
Current Form: India U19
India finished second in Group A and won their semi-final comfortably.
- Beat Nepal U19 by 10 wickets
- Lost to Pakistan U19 by 3 wickets (Nov 8)
- Beat UAE U19 in the last group match to qualify
- Semi-final: Beat Afghanistan U19 by 8 wickets
- Aaryavir Sehwag is the tournament’s leading run-scorer, and Ishan Sood is third on the wicket-takers list
India U19 Squad: Lakshya Raichandani (c), Aaryavir Sehwag, Anvay Dravid (wk), Arjun Rajput, Ishan Sood, Kavya Patel, Manal Chauhan, Mohit Ulva, Yashveer Goud, VK Vineeth, Yashbardhan Chauhan, Rajat Baghel, Shavin Vinodh, Aryan Savsani, Kushagra Ojha
Head-to-Head Summary (Recent U19 Meetings)
| Date | Tournament | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | Asia Cup (group stage) | Pakistan won by 3 wickets |
| Feb 2026 | U19 World Cup (Super Six) | India won by 58 runs |
| Dec 2025 | Asia Cup (final) | Pakistan won by 191 runs |
| Dec 2025 | Asia Cup (group stage) | India won |
| Nov 2024 | Asia Cup | Pakistan won |
I could not find one complete all-time record, so the table shows recent confirmed meetings only.
Team Analysis: Pakistan U19
Strengths
- Defending champions and unbeaten in this tournament
- Usman Khan is in great form with a century and a half-century
- Hamza Zahoor scored 100 not out in the win over India
- Rizwanullah took 5/30 in the semi-final, and Sayyam and Raza have 14 wickets between them
- Beat India in the group stage and the 2025 final
Weaknesses
- Lost seven wickets while chasing India in the group stage, so the middle order can wobble
- India beat them in the World Cup in February
- Pressure of defending the title against a team that wants revenge
Key Players
- Usman Khan (Opener): Pakistan’s leading batter, with a 139 not out earlier in the tournament.
- Hamza Zahoor (Wicketkeeper-Batter): Scored 100 not out against India.
- Rizwanullah (Bowler): Took 5/30 against Bangladesh in the semi-final.
- Mohammad Sayyam and Ali Raza (Bowlers): 8 and 6 wickets in the tournament.
- Farhan Yousaf (Captain): Leads the defending champions.
Team Analysis: India U19
Strengths
- Eight-time champions and World Cup 2026 winners
- Aaryavir Sehwag is the tournament’s leading run-scorer
- Ishan Sood is among the top wicket-takers
- Beat Afghanistan by 8 wickets in the semi-final
- Strong record in knockout matches, and beat Pakistan in the World Cup
Weaknesses
- Lost to Pakistan in the group stage and in the 2025 final
- Pakistan’s top order is in form
- Pressure of a final against their biggest rivals
Key Players
- Aaryavir Sehwag (Batter): The tournament’s top run-scorer and an aggressive opener.
- Ishan Sood (Bowler): Third on the tournament’s wicket-takers list.
- Lakshya Raichandani (Captain): Leads the team.
- Anvay Dravid (Wicketkeeper): Keeps wicket and adds depth to the batting.
- Arjun Rajput (Bowler): A key bowler for India in the tournament.
Key Tactical Matchup
The key battle is Aaryavir Sehwag vs Pakistan’s new-ball bowlers. Sehwag is the leading run-scorer, and if Rizwanullah, Sayyam and Raza get him early, Pakistan will be in control.
The second battle is Usman Khan vs Ishan Sood and India’s bowlers. Khan has a century and a half-century, and India need to remove him early.
Finally, chasing has been Pakistan’s strength (they chased 209 against India), and the toss could decide whether either side wants to bat second in a final.
FAQs
When is Pakistan U19 vs India U19?
Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM PKT. That is 10:30 AM IST and 9:00 AM Oman time.
Where is the match being played?
Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 2), Oman.
Which tournament is this?
The final of the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026.
Who captains each team?
Farhan Yousaf captains Pakistan U19 and Lakshya Raichandani captains India U19.
How did each team reach the final?
Pakistan beat Bangladesh by 9 wickets in the semi-final. India beat Afghanistan by 8 wickets.
Who won the last Asia Cup final?
Pakistan U19 beat India U19 by 191 runs in the 2025 final.
How many Asia Cup titles has India won?
Eight, including one shared title. A win today would be a record ninth.
Where can I watch it in India and Pakistan?
In India: Sony Sports Network and SonyLIV. In Pakistan: PTV Network and its digital platforms.