Can India Knock Pakistan Out of ICC U19 World Cup? Here's the Full Scenario

India's Under-19 cricket team is set to play its last Super Sixes match in the ongoing U19 World Cup against arch-rivals Pakistan on February 1. The Boys in Blue have a great opportunity to knock Pakistan out of the tournament and secure their spot in the semifinals.

With Australia, England, and Afghanistan already securing their semi-final spots, only one place remains for the last four. A win for India against Pakistan will guarantee their spot in the semi-finals, regardless of how close the contest is, thanks to their magnificent net run-rate. However, things are pretty critical for the Men in Green as they need a miracle.

What is U19 World Cup Semifinal Scenario for India & Pakistan?

Let's break down the qualification scenarios for Pakistan and what India need to do to knock them out of the tournament. If India U19 bat first during the and score 200 or 250, they need to ensure Pakistan don't chase it before 34 overs, to maintain their better net run-rate.

However, if Pakistan bat first and score 300 in the first innings, India either need to chase the target or make sure that they don't lose the match by more than 85 runs. As a result, the upcoming IND U19 vs PAK U19 match promises to be an exciting one. The current scenario makes the greatest rivalry in cricket even more exciting.

India Under-19's Unbeaten Run

India’s U19 cricket team has been unbeaten so far in the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2026. They have players like Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Ayush Mhatre, and Abhigyan Kundu, who can go on to become one of the best batsmen in the world in future.

In the group stage, they started with a six-wicket win against the USA, thanks to a strong bowling performance that bundled out the visitors cheaply. Afterwards, they beat Bangladesh and New Zealand, topping Group B with three straight wins and maintaining a perfect record into the Super Six stage.

They started their Super Six stage campaign with a huge 204-run win over Zimbabwe and continued their dominance. With the high-pressure IND vs PAK U19 World Cup match coming up next, it remains to be seen how the boys can cope up with the pressure of playing against a stronger team.