India U19 to face Pakistan U19 in Final, Check Schedule and Timing

It seems even the universe wants an India-Pakistan final. So often, everything falls into place and these two rivals end up facing each other for the trophy. The latest occasion is the U19 Asia Cup 2026, where India and Pakistan have comfortably won their respective semi-finals to set up another title clash.

Pakistan faced Bangladesh U19, while India took on Afghanistan U19. Both teams cleared their final hurdle convincingly, but for India, the final now offers something more than a trophy: a chance to avenge their group-stage defeat against Pakistan.

Pakistan reach the final first

Pakistan were the first team to secure their place. Their bowlers dismissed Bangladesh for just 138, with Rizwanullah leading the attack through a brilliant five-wicket haul.

Openers Usman Khan and Hayam Khan then made the chase straightforward. Both scored half-centuries as Pakistan reached 141/1 in 21.5 overs, completing a comfortable nine-wicket victory.

With Pakistan through, the attention shifted to India. Given the way the Indian side had been playing, they were expected to join their rivals in the final.

Raichandani leads India’s comfortable chase

India restricted Afghanistan to 227/8, with Aryan Savsani and Ishan Sood standing out in a strong bowling performance.

Captain Lakshya Raichandani then led the chase with an excellent 93. Aaryavir Sehwag, who came into the semi-final after scoring a century in the previous match, followed it up with another half-century. VK Vineeth also contributed 57.

Those contributions helped India reach 230/2 in 36.5 overs and seal an eight-wicket win. Both semi-finals had ended comfortably, and the India-Pakistan final was confirmed.

India have a chance to settle the score

India will have their earlier defeat against Pakistan in mind. During that group-stage meeting, India took quick wickets and appeared to be moving towards victory. However, Pakistan’s sixth-wicket partnership changed the match and left India on the losing side.

Now, India have a golden opportunity to respond on the biggest stage of the tournament. Winning the final would go a long way towards putting that league-stage disappointment behind them.

Their earlier meeting had already delivered the kind of tension fans expect from this rivalry. With the trophy now at stake, there is even more reason to look forward to the rematch.

India U19 vs Pakistan U19 final: Schedule and timing

Buckle up for another chapter in this rivalry. India have a defeat to avenge, and Pakistan stand between them and the trophy.