India U19 vs. Pakistan U19 is the big Group A clash of the 2026 ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup (also called the DP World Men’s U19 Asia Cup). It is played today, Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman. Both teams arrive after convincing wins in their opening games: India beat Nepal U19 by 10 wickets, and Pakistan beat UAE U19 by 9 wickets. Pakistan are the defending champions after beating India by 191 runs in the 2025 final. India, led by Lakshya Raichandani, want to answer that defeat. All eyes are also on two famous sons in the India team: Aaryavir Sehwag (son of Virender Sehwag) and Anvay Dravid (son of Rahul Dravid). A win here puts either side in a strong position to finish in the top two of Group A and reach the semi-finals.
ACC U19 Asia Cup 2026 – Match Details
Event: ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026 (DP World Men’s U19 Asia Cup)
Match: India U19 vs. Pakistan U19 (IND U19 vs PAK U19)
Stage: Group A
Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM IST / 10:00 AM PKT / 9:00 AM Oman time / 05:00 GMT
Toss: 10:00 AM IST (9:30 AM PKT)
Venue: Al Amerat Cricket Ground, Al Amerat, Oman
Format: 50 overs per side (Under-19 ODI)
Captains: Lakshya Raichandani (India U19), Farhan Yousaf (Pakistan 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 |
| Pakistan (TV) | PTV Network | National television coverage |
| Pakistan (Streaming) | PTV digital platforms | Online streaming |
I could not confirm the broadcasters for 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
Defending champions vs the team that wants revenge: Pakistan U19 beat India U19 by 191 runs in the 2025 Asia Cup final. India want to prove that result was a one-off.
Top spot in Group A: Both teams won their first match, so this game likely decides who finishes first in the group and who takes the safer path into the semi-finals.
The sons of legends: Aaryavir Sehwag scored an unbeaten 70 off 52 balls in India’s opener, and Anvay Dravid keeps wicket. Fans around the world are watching them.
A fresh youth rivalry: India beat Pakistan U19 by 58 runs in the 2026 U19 World Cup Super Six (February 2026), and India also won the group match in the 2025 Asia Cup. Pakistan won the final. The rivalry has swung both ways.
Usman Khan’s form: Pakistan’s opener smashed an unbeaten 139 off 120 balls against the UAE in a chase of 225, and he is the biggest threat to India’s bowlers.
Betting Odds & Prediction
I could not find reliable betting odds, so none are listed here. Both teams come in with big wins, so this looks very close. India have a slight edge in recent U19 World Cup meetings, but Pakistan are the defending champions and have won the last Asia Cup final.
Smart Pick: Expect a competitive, high-scoring contest. Both teams chased down or passed targets easily in their first match, and Usman Khan and Aaryavir Sehwag are in great touch.
Pitch & Weather Update
Venue: Al Amerat Cricket Ground, Oman
I could not find a reliable pitch or weather report for this match. Both teams chased easily on this ground in their opening games (India won by 10 wickets, Pakistan by 9 wickets), which suggests batting conditions are good. The match starts at 9:00 AM local time, so the early morning may help the bowlers for the first few overs.
Current Form: India U19
India started the tournament with a dominant 10-wicket win over Nepal U19.
- Opening match: India U19 beat Nepal U19 by 10 wickets
- Aaryavir Sehwag scored an unbeaten 70 off 52 balls, and captain Lakshya Raichandani was not out on 53
- U19 World Cup 2026 (Feb): India won the title and beat Pakistan by 58 runs in the Super Six stage
- 2025 Asia Cup: Beat Pakistan in the group stage, but lost the final by 191 runs
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
Current Form: Pakistan U19
Pakistan are the defending champions and look strong after a 9-wicket win in their first match.
- Opening match: Pakistan U19 beat UAE U19 by 9 wickets, chasing 225
- Usman Khan scored an unbeaten 139 off 120 balls
- Mohammad Sayyam was the leading wicket-taker in that match with 3 wickets
- 2025 Asia Cup: Champions (beat India by 191 runs in the final)
Pakistan U19 Squad: Farhan Yousaf (c), Usman Khan, Jahangir Bilal, Abdul Qadir, Ahmed Hussain, Ali Raza, Hamza Zahoor (wk), Hasnain Abbas Dar, Mohammad Sayyam, Niqab Shafiq, Rizwanullah, Huzaifa Ahsan, Abdul Subhan, Mohammad Huzaifa, Hayam Khan
Head-to-Head Summary (Recent U19 Meetings)
| Date | Tournament | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (281/7 vs 238) |
| Dec 2023 | Asia Cup | Pakistan won (263/2 vs 259/9) |
| Dec 2021 | Asia Cup | Pakistan won (240/8 vs 237) |
I could not find one complete all-time record, so the table shows recent confirmed meetings only. Pakistan have won most of the Asia Cup meetings in the last few years, while India won in the 2026 World Cup.
Team Analysis: India U19
Strengths
- World Cup 2026 winners with plenty of big-match experience
- A strong top order, with Aaryavir Sehwag (70* off 52) and Raichandani (53*)
- Won the opening game by 10 wickets, so confidence is high
- Anvay Dravid gives a calm wicketkeeping presence
- Beat Pakistan in the 2026 World Cup and the 2025 group stage
Weaknesses
- Lost the 2025 final by a huge margin (191 runs)
- Chasing and defending against Pakistan’s top order has been hard in the Asia Cup
- Some key players from the World Cup squad have moved on, so the team is younger
Key Players
- Lakshya Raichandani (Captain): Leads the team and scored 53 not out in the opening win.
- Aaryavir Sehwag (Batter): An aggressive opener who scored 70 not out off 52 balls.
- Anvay Dravid (Wicketkeeper): Keeps wicket and adds depth to the batting.
- Arjun Rajput (Bowler): Named as a key bowler to watch against Usman Khan.
Team Analysis: Pakistan U19
Strengths
- Defending champions, and they beat India in the 2025 final by 191 runs
- Usman Khan is in great form after an unbeaten 139 off 120 balls
- Won the opening match by 9 wickets, chasing 225
- Mohammad Sayyam and Ali Raza are wicket-takers who can break partnerships
- Strong record in Asia Cup meetings with India over the last few years
Weaknesses
- Lost to India in the 2026 World Cup Super Six and in the 2025 group stage
- Batting depends heavily on Usman Khan
- Captain Farhan Yousaf has not scored heavily recently
Key Players
- Usman Khan (Opener): Scored an unbeaten 139 and is the biggest threat to India.
- Farhan Yousaf (Captain): Leads the defending champions.
- Jahangir Bilal (Batter): Named as a key batter to watch.
- Mohammad Sayyam (Bowler): Leading wicket-taker with 3 wickets in the opener.
- Ali Raza (Bowler): A wicket-taking bowler who has been effective in the U19 format.
Key Tactical Matchup
The key battle is Usman Khan vs Arjun Rajput and India’s new-ball bowlers. Khan’s 139 not out shows he can bat through the innings, and if India can get him early, Pakistan’s batting loses its anchor.
The second battle is Aaryavir Sehwag vs Pakistan’s new-ball attack. Sehwag attacks from the first over, and if he scores quickly again, India will put pressure on Pakistan early.
Finally, the toss matters because the match starts early in the morning. A team that bowls first may get some help from the pitch, and chasing has worked well for both sides so far.
FAQs
When is India U19 vs Pakistan U19?
Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 10:30 AM IST. That is 10:00 AM PKT and 9:00 AM Oman time.
Where is the match being played?
Al Amerat Cricket Ground, Al Amerat, Oman.
Which tournament is this?
The ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026 (DP World Men’s U19 Asia Cup), Group A.
Who captains each team?
Lakshya Raichandani captains India U19 and Farhan Yousaf captains Pakistan U19.
Who won the last Asia Cup final?
Pakistan U19 beat India U19 by 191 runs in the 2025 final.
How did both teams start the tournament?
India beat Nepal U19 by 10 wickets. Pakistan beat UAE U19 by 9 wickets.
Which famous players are in the India squad?
Aaryavir Sehwag (son of Virender Sehwag) and Anvay Dravid (son of Rahul Dravid).
Where can I watch it in India and Pakistan?
In India: Sony Sports Network and SonyLIV. In Pakistan: PTV Network and its digital platforms.