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India U19 Eye Asia Cup Final Berth vs Afghanistan
12 Nov
Summary
- India U19 faces Afghanistan in the ACC Under-19 Asia Cup semifinal.
- Aaryavir Sehwag, son of Virender Sehwag, leads India with 252 runs.
- The match takes place on Thursday, November 12, at Al Ameerat Cricket Ground.

The Indian U19 team is set to compete in the ACC Under-19 Asia Cup 2026 semifinal against Afghanistan. This crucial match is scheduled for Thursday, November 12, at the Al Ameerat Cricket Ground. India qualified for the knockout stage by securing second place in Group A, overcoming a loss to Pakistan with strong performances.
Aaryavir Sehwag, son of the legendary Virender Sehwag, has been a pivotal player for India, amassing 252 runs so far. His notable innings include a score of 160 against the UAE. The team also relies on the bowling prowess of Ishan Sood and Manal Chauhan. Afghanistan, topping Group B, boasts batting contributions from Faisal Rahimi and Subhan Zakhail, and impressive bowling from Noor Ali.
India, a dominant force in the tournament with eight titles, is determined to advance to the final. The match begins at 10:30 am IST, with the toss at 10 am. Fans in India can catch the live action on Sony Sports network and stream it on SonyLiv.