India U19 and Afghanistan U19 are set to clash in the second semi-final of the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026, with a spot in the final on the line. India U19 have enjoyed a dominant campaign so far, remaining unbeaten through the group and Super Six stages. The Men in Blue defeated Pakistan U19 in their last clash convincingly, and the side led by Ayush Mhatre has showcased depth in both batting and bowling.
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IND vs AFG U19 Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026, 2nd Semi-Final
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Afghanistan U19, meanwhile, have emerged as one of the surprise packages of the tournament. In the middle of this India vs Afghanistan U19 match preview, toss and chasing advantage at the venue could play a key role, as teams batting second have found marginal success during this edition.
For the IND vs AFG U19 Dream11 team prediction, the two Indian standouts, Ayush Mhatre and Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who have the potential to become one of the best batsmen in India, emerge as the top captaincy picks for the 2nd semi-final. Mhatre was the leading wicket-taker for India U19 in their previous outing against Pakistan as he bagged three wickets.
India U19 vs Afghanistan U19 Match Details
| Tournament | ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 |
|---|---|
| Match | India U19 vs Afghanistan U19, 2nd Semi Final |
| Toss | To be updated |
| Venue | Harare Sports Club |
| City | Harare |
| Match Start Time | 1:00 PM IST, 4th February 2026 |
| Scorecard | India U19 vs Afghanistan U19 Scorecard |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
IND vs AFG U19 Dream11 Team Today's Stats
| Player | Team | Player's Stats (Last Match) |
|---|---|---|
| Vedant Trivedi | India U19 | 68 Runs |
| Ayush Mhatre | India U19 | 3 Wickets |
| Faisal Shinozada | Afghanistan U19 | 163 Runs |
| Abdul Aziz | Afghanistan U19 | 3 Wickets |
IND vs AFG U19 Toss Prediction
India U19 captain Ayush Mhatre is likely to win the toss in the second semi-final of the ICC Under-19 World Cup against Afghanistan U19 and could opt to field first. As per our IND vs AFG U19 Dream11 prediction today match, teams batting second have enjoyed slightly better results at this venue in the ongoing tournament, with six of the eleven games so far being won by the chasing side.
Record of Chasing Teams at Harare Sports Club
| Chasing Record | Winning % |
|---|---|
| Average | 54% |
IND vs AFG U19 Playing 11 (Probable)
| India U19 Playing XI | Afghanistan U19 Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Vaibhav Suryavanshi | Osman Sadat |
| Aaron George | Khalid Ahmadzai |
| Ayush Mhatre (c) | Faisal Shinozada |
| Vedant Trivedi | Uzairullah Niazai |
| Vihaan Malhotra | Mahboob Khan (c & wk) |
| Abhigyan Kundu (wk) | Azizullah Miakhil |
| Kanishk Chouhan | Abdul Aziz |
| RS Ambrish | Roohullah Arab |
| Khilan Patel | Nooristani Omarzai |
| Udhav Mohan | Wahidullah Zadran |
| Henil Patel | Aqil Khan |
IND vs AFG Top Run Scorers and Leading Wicket Takers
| Highest Run Scorers | Abhigyan Kundu and Faisal Shinozada |
|---|---|
| Highest Wicket Takers | Henil Patel and Nooristani Omarzai |
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IND vs AFG U19 Captain and Vice Captain Choices
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| Captain | Ayush Mhatre and Vaibhav Suryavanshi |
|---|---|
| Vice-Captain | Faisal Shinozada and Vihaan Malhotra |
Top Picks for IND vs AFG U19 Dream11 Prediction
| Players | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Kanishk Chouhan | India U19 | Allrounder |
| Henil Patel | India U19 | Bowler |
Budget Picks for IND vs AFG U19 Dream11 Prediction
| Players | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Nooristani Omarzai | Afghanistan U19 | Bowler |
| Abdul Aziz | Afghanistan U19 | Bowler |
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Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
- Keepers: A Kundu, M Taskin
- Batters: V Suryavanshi, A Mhatre(c), F Khan Shinozada(vc)
- All-rounders: V Malhotra, A Aziz, R Ambrish, K Chouhan
- Bowlers: N Omarzai, H Patel
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Best Dream11 Team Today
- Keepers: A Kundu
- Batters: V Suryavanshi(c), A Mhatre, F Khan Shinozada
- All-rounders: V Malhotra(vc), A Aziz, K Chouhan, R Arab, U Niazai
- Bowlers: H Patel, A Khan
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Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for IND vs AFG U19 based on their experience in fantasy cricket.
IND vs AFG U19 Dream11 Prediction Today (2nd Semi-Final) ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 Players to Avoid
| Players | Dream11 Credits |
|---|---|
| Deepesh Devendran | 7.5 credits |
| Khalid Ahmadzai | 7.5 credits |
IND vs AFG U19 Weather & Pitch Report at Harare Sports Club
| Temperature | 24°C |
|---|---|
| Weather Forecast | Mostly Sunny |
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
| Best Suited To | Batters & Pacers |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 230 runs |
IND vs AFG U19 H2H Records
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| India Under-19 (IND U19) | 10 |
| Afghanistan Under-19 (AFG U19) | 2 |
| No Result | 0 |
Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss to the users following the analysis.
Frequently Asked Questions
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