The path to the final will get faster when Afghanistan Under-19 will face India Under-19 in the second semi-final of the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 on 4th February at Harare Sports Club.th February 1:00 pm IST.
Get the best IND-U19 vs AFG-U19 Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI and match insight for the 2nd semi-final match of ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026. Expert analysis and more.
IND-U19 vs AFG-U19 Match Preview:
India Under-19 entered the second semi-final with full authority. Firstly, they competed in four Super Six matches and won each. Furthermore, they controlled the game with confidence, maintained consistency throughout and hence topped the Group 2 points table. As a result, they entered the knockout stage with strong momentum and confidence.
Meanwhile, Afghanistan Under-19 took a determined and competitive route to the semi-finals. They played four matches in Group 1 and won three of them. Additionally, they showed resilience under pressure, adapted quickly to challenges, and claimed second place in their group standings as a result. Thus, his steady performance earned him a rightful place in this important encounter.
Hence, the second semi-final promised to be an intense battle between two in-form teams. While India Under-19 came in with an unbeaten record and table-topper confidence, Afghanistan Under-19 came in with pace and fighting spirit. Ultimately, it came down to consistency, composure and execution to decide this high-stakes contest.
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IND-U19 vs AFG-U19 head-to-head record:
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teams |
win the match |
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India Under-19 |
0 |
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Afghanistan Under-19 |
0 |
IND-U19 vs AFG-U19 Weather and Pitch Report:
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temperature |
27°C |
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weather forecast |
sunny |
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pitch behavior |
batting friendly |
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Best suited for |
motion |
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Average score of first innings |
222 |
Records of chasing teams:
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record |
neutral |
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Victory % |
50% |
IND-U19 vs AFG-U19 Playing 11 (Expected):
India Under-19 Playing 11:
1) Aaron George
2) Vaibhav Suryavanshi
3) Ayush Mhatre ©
4) Vedant Trivedi
5) Vihaan Malhotra
6) Abhigyan Kundu (Wicketkeeper)
7)RS Ambareesh
8) Kanishka Chauhan
9) Henil Patel
10) Deepesh Devendran
11) Khilan Patel
Afghanistan Under-19 Playing 11: :
1) Osman Sadat
2) Khalid Ahmadzai (Wicketkeeper)
3) Faisal Khan Shinozada
4) Uzair Khan
5) Mehboob Taskin (Captain and Wicketkeeper)
6) Azizullah Miyakhil
7) Sake Stanikzai
8) Nuristani Omarzai Nasratullah
9)Abdul Aziz
10) Waheedullah Zadran
11) Rohullah Arab
IND-U19 vs AFG-U19 Hot Picks for Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Choice:
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Vaibhav Suryavanshi – Setting the pace for India as an explosive left-handed opening batsman and a slow left-arm orthodox option, he has scored 196 runs in five matches. His campaign included two quick half-centuries, a strike rate of over 130 and a crucial inning of 30 runs, which helped India beat Pakistan and reach the semi-finals on top. |
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Ayush Mhatre – Leading India with tactical clarity as captain, the right-handed opening batsman and off-spin bowler has scored 102 runs and taken 6 wickets in five matches. His Super Six performance came through an aggressive spell of 3/14 against Zimbabwe and a decisive 3/21 which demolished Pakistan’s middle order. |
Raises up:
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Khilan Patel – Providing impressive all-round returns for India, the left-handed batsman and left-arm orthodox spinner has taken 42 runs and 6 wickets in five matches. His impact was at its peak against Pakistan with a quickfire 21 and subsequent figures of 3/35, which made the chase difficult. |
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RS Ambareesh – Standing out as one of India’s most consistent performers, the left-handed batsman and right-arm medium-pacer conceded 89 runs and took an impressive 11 wickets in five matches, entering the semi-finals as a proven all-round match-winner. |
Budget Selection:
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Khatir Stanikzai – Contributing valuable balance to Afghanistan, the right-handed batsman and medium pacer has recorded 18 runs and 3 wickets in five matches, including a disciplined two-wicket spell that effectively decimated South Africa’s middle order during the Super Six stage. |
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Faisal Khan Shinozada – Emerging as Afghanistan’s batting leader, the right-handed batsman and off-break bowler has scored 252 runs in five matches. His historic 163 against Ireland is now the highest individual score by an Afghan player in Under-19 World Cup history. |
IND-U19 vs AFG-U19 ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
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captain |
Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Ayush Mhatre |
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vice captain |
Khilan Patel and RS Ambareesh |
IND-U19 vs AFG-U19 Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Abhigyan Kundu, Mehboob Taskin
- Batsmen – Vaibhav Suryavanshi ©, Ayush Mhatre, Usman Sadat
- All-rounders- Vihaan Malhotra, Abdul Aziz, RS Ambareesh (Vice-captain)
- Bowlers- Nuristani Umarzai Nasratullah, Henil Patel, Khilan Patel
IND-U19 vs AFG-U19 Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Owner – Abhigyan Kundu
- Batsmen – Faisal Khan Shinozada, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Ayush Mhatre ©
- Allrounder – Vihaan Malhotra, Abdul Aziz, RS Ambareesh, Kanishk Chauhan
- Bowlers – Khatir Stanikzai, Henil Patel, Khilan Patel (Vice Captain)
IND-U19 vs AFG-U19 Dream11 Prediction Today Match 2nd Semi-Final ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 Players to Avoid:
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player |
dream11 credit |
Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
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Deepesh Devendran |
7.5 credits |
No |
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Ruhollah Arab |
7.5 credits |
No |
IND-U19 vs AFG-U19 Dream11 Prediction Today Match 2nd Semi-Final ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 Expert Advice:
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sl captaincy option |
Vaibhav Suryavanshi |
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gl captaincy option |
Ayush Mhatre |
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choice of punt |
Faisal Khan Shinozada and Khatir Stanikzai |
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dream11 combination |
2-3-3-3 |
IND-U19 vs AFG-U19 Match Winner Prediction:
Looking at the team combination, India Under-19 is expected to win this match.
