Another India vs Pakistan in 2026 U-19 Asia Cup! Lakshya Raichandani & Aaryavir Sehwag power Boys in Blue to final
India Under-19 men’s team sealed their place in the final of the ACC U19 Asia Cup 2026 after defeating Afghanistan Under-19s in the second semi-final at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman on Thursday. Chasing 228, India completed the victory with 8 wickets, powered by a steady top-order effort led by captain Lakshya Rajesh Raichandani 93 (90) and a half-century from Aaryavir Sehwag.
Afghanistan, who elected to bat, were restricted to 227 for eight. The win sets up a high-profile final against Pakistan Under-19s, who had earlier defeated Bangladesh in the first semi-final. The title clash is scheduled for Saturday, November 14.
Afghanistan post 227/8 in the first innings
Afghanistan elected to bat and were restricted to 227 for eight in their 50 overs. Noman Salarzai and Shah Faisal Rahimi both scored half-centuries to hold the innings together, but India kept chipping away with wickets. Ishan Sood led the bowling effort with key strikes in the middle and late overs, while the supporting cast ensured Afghanistan never built a match-winning total. The total of 227 looked competitive on paper, yet it never truly tested India’s batting depth once the chase began.
