IND U19 vs AFG U19 World Cup Semi Final Live Updates: India and Afghanistan will compete in the second semi-final of the Under-19 World Cup today. England has made it to the final by defeating Australia in the first semi-final. The team that wins today’s match will get the ticket for the title battle. The match will start at 1 pm Indian time. In this match, everyone’s eyes are going to be on Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who single-handedly changes the match with his explosive batting. By winning this match, the invincible Indian team will take another step towards lifting the Under-19 World Cup trophy for the record sixth time. India has won this tournament the most number of times. India has won the title five times (2000, 2008, 2012, 2018, 2022). On the other hand, Afghanistan also performed brilliantly and made it to the semi-finals. India will have to avoid the mistake of underestimating the Afghan team.
February 4, 202610:52 pm
IND U19 vs AFG U19 Live Updates: India or Afghanistan, who is ahead in head to head?
So far 12 Youth ODIs have been played between the Under-19 teams of the two countries, in which India has the upper hand. India has won 10 times in 12 matches. Afghanistan has managed to defeat India only twice. These figures are showing that it is almost certain for India to reach the final today.
February 4, 202610:22 PM
IND U19 vs AFG U19 Live Updates: Where to watch India-Afghanistan match live?
Live telecast of this match will be done on Star Sports Network. Fans can listen to commentary in both Hindi and English languages. Live streaming of the match will be available on JioHotstar app. To know moment-to-moment updates, you can read this live blog of News 18 Hindi.
February 4, 202610:20 am
IND U19 vs AFG U19 Live Updates: What time will the match start?
This semi-final match will start at 9.30 am local time, while the live action in India will be seen from 1 pm onwards. The toss will take place half an hour earlier at 12.30.
February 4, 202610:16 pm
IND U19 vs AFG U19 Live Updates: India’s team
Ayush Mhatre (captain), Aaron George, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Vedant Trivedi, Vihaan Malhotra, Abhigyan Kundu (w), RS Ambareesh, Kanishk Chauhan, Khilan Patel, Deepesh Devendran, Henil Patel, Harvansh Panglia, Mohammad Anan, Udhav Mohan, Kishan Kumar Singh.
February 4, 202610:15 pm
IND U19 vs AFG U19 Live Updates: Afghanistan team
Usman Sadat, Khalid Ahmedzai, Faisal Shinozada, Uzairullah Niazai, Mehboob Khan (wicketkeeper/captain), Azizullah Miyakhil, Abdul Aziz, Ruhullah Arab, Nuristani Umarzai, Waheedullah Zadran, Akil Khan, Nazifullah Amiri, Khatir Stanikzai, Salam Khan, Zaitullah Shaheen.
February 4, 202610:15 pm
IND U19 vs AFG U19 Live Updates: Hello, welcome to the live blog of News 18 Hindi.
Welcome to this live blog of the second semi-final match to be held between India and Afghanistan today in the Under-19 World Cup 2026. India remained undefeated in the tournament and made it to the semi-finals by defeating Pakistan, while Afghanistan entered the top-4 by winning three matches in its Super Six group. The team that wins this match will face England. England defeated Australia in the first semi-final.