IND vs PAK U19 World Cup Prediction: Who will Win India vs Pakistan Super Six Match Today?

India take on Pakistan in a high-stakes Super Six clash in the ICC Men's Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2026, taking place today, February 1, 2026, at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.

This is Match 12 of the Super Six stage (Group 2), and it's essentially a knockout contest for the final semi-final spot from the group. England and Afghanistan have already qualified for the semis from earlier results, leaving this game to decide the last berth.

IND vs PAK U19 World Cup Match Details

• Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026
• Start Time: 1:00 PM IST (9:30 AM local time in Bulawayo; toss at 12:30 PM IST)
• Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
• Format: 50-over youth ODI
• Live Streaming/Telecast in India: Available on JioHotstar (app and website); TV coverage on Star Sports Network.

Team Form and Stakes

India U19 (captained by Ayush Mhatre) enter the match unbeaten and in dominant form:

• They top Group 2 with 6 points from the Super Six stage (carrying forward wins) and an excellent net run rate (NRR) of +3.337.
• Key recent win: A massive 204-run thrashing of Zimbabwe in the Super Sixes, where they posted 352, led by Vihaan Malhotra's unbeaten 109 and contributions from Abhigyan Kundu.
• A straightforward win today secures their semi-final spot (likely topping the group and facing Afghanistan in the semis).

Pakistan U19 (led by Farhan Yousuf) sit third with 4 points and an NRR of +1.484:

• They carry forward a loss to England and a win over Zimbabwe from the group stage, plus a strong 8-wicket victory over New Zealand in the Super Sixes.
• For Pakistan to qualify, they must win and do so by a significant margin to overtake India's NRR.
• Examples from previews:
• If Pakistan bat first and score 300, they need to win by ~85+ runs.
• If chasing ~200, they need to finish in under ~31.5 overs.
• If chasing ~251, under ~33.2 overs.
• A narrow win or loss eliminates them.

Key Players to Watch

India:

• Explosive opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi - known for rapid starts and big-hitting (has IPL experience).
• Consistent performers like Abhigyan Kundu (middle-order stability) and Vihaan Malhotra.
• Bowlers: Henil Patel (leading wicket-taker with strong hauls) and captain Ayush Mhatre (all-round impact).

Pakistan:

• Sameer Minhas - batting mainstay, scored a century in the recent U19 Asia Cup final win over India.
• Pace attack led by Ali Raza (tournament's second-highest wicket-taker).
• Other contributors: Usman Khan and Abdul Subhan.

Pitch and Conditions

Pitches at Bulawayo (Queens Sports Club) have generally favored balanced play, not ultra-high-scoring (300 crossed only

once when batting first in recent games here). Teams bowling first have often set the tone, but India's batting depth could shine if they post big.

Head-to-Head Context

This adds extra spice due to their recent rivalry clash: Pakistan defeated India by 191 runs in the U19 Asia Cup final in Dubai last December (Sameer Minhas starred with a century). India will seek revenge, while Pakistan aim to repeat that dominance.