With a place in the U-19 Asia Cup 2026 decider at stake, the semifinal matches will provide an important test for the young cricketers.

Pakistan will enter the contest aiming to defend the title they won in 2025.

The ACC Men’s Under-19 Asia Cup 2026 has reached the knockout stage, with four teams preparing to battle for places in the final. India, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh have secured semifinal spots after the conclusion of the group stage in Oman.

Both semifinal matches are scheduled for Thursday, November 12, with the winners advancing to the final on November 14. India will face Afghanistan in the second semifinal, while Pakistan will take on Bangladesh in the opening knockout clash.

With a place in the title decider at stake, the upcoming matches will provide an important test for the young cricketers hoping to make their mark on the continental stage.

U19 Asia Cup 2026 Semifinals: Fixtures

Pakistan U19 vs Bangladesh U19 Semifinal: Preview

The first semifinal will see defending champions Pakistan take on Bangladesh. Pakistan topped Group A, while Bangladesh progressed from Group B in second place.

Pakistan will enter the contest aiming to defend the title they won in 2025, when they defeated India in the final. Bangladesh, however, will be determined to upset the defending champions and move one step closer to lifting the trophy.

The encounter promises to be competitive, with both teams aware that one strong performance could take them into the tournament’s biggest match.

India U19 vs Afghanistan U19 Semifinal: Preview

India will face Afghanistan in the second semifinal after finishing second in Group A. Led by Lakshya Raichandani, the Indian side will be eager to deliver a strong performance and secure its place in the final.

India began the tournament with a convincing 10-wicket win over Nepal but subsequently suffered a three-wicket defeat against Pakistan. The team then faced the UAE in its final group-stage fixture to secure progression to the knockout round.

Afghanistan, meanwhile, topped Group B after winning all three of their group-stage matches. Their consistent performances have made them a serious contender, and they will look to carry that momentum into the semifinal.

India will need a disciplined bowling effort and a reliable batting performance to overcome the Afghan challenge. With a final berth on the line, both teams will be under pressure to deliver when it matters most.

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