MUSCAT (Kashmir English): Pakistan and India will face off in the high-voltage final of the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup2026 on Saturday, November 14.
Defending champions Pakistan hold a psychological advantage, having defeated their arch-rivals in a thrilling encounter during the group stage.
Both teams secured their spots in the final following impressive victories in the semi-finals. However, Pakistan appears to have a slight edge.
They have remained undefeated throughout the tournament, including their earlier win against India, and have demonstrated an impressive balance between their batting and bowling units.
India has also showcased significant batting firepower and the ability to successfully chase down challenging targets. Their eight-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the semi-final underscored their capability to challenge Pakistan for the title.
The final is scheduled to begin at 9:00 AM (Oman time), which corresponds to 10:00 AM (Pakistan Standard Time) and 10:30 AM (Indian Standard Time).
Fans in Pakistan can watch on Ten Sports, while Sony Sports and SonyLIV provide coverage in India.
Pakistan and India U-19 Squads
The Pakistan team is led by Farhan Yousuf, and the squad includes Abdul Qadir, Abdul Subhan, Ahmed Hussain, Ali Raza, Hamza Zahoor, Hasnain Abbas Dar, Hayam Khan, Huzaifa Ahsan, Jahangir Bilal, Muhammad Huzaifa, Muhammad Siyam, Naqab Shafiq, Rizwanullah, and Usman Khan.
The Indian team is led by Lakshya Raichandani, and its squad includes Aryaveer Sehwag, V.K. Vineeth, Yashvardhan Singh Chauhan, Kushagra Ojha, Arjun Rajput, Manal Chauhan, Anvay Dravid, Yashveer Gaud, Mohit Oluwa, Shavon Vinodh, Ishaan Sood, Rajat Baghel, Aryan Savsani, and Kavya Patel.
