India U19 and Pakistan U19 battle in Super Six Group 2 at Bulawayo for the ICC U19 World Cup 2026 semifinal spot. India leads with 6 points and +3.337 NRR; Pakistan trails at 4 points, +1.484 NRR. Win secures India; Pakistan needs huge margin to surpass on NRR. England qualified; match live with India at 200/7.
India U19 and Pakistan U19 clash in a high-stakes Super Six match on February 1, 2026, at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, for the final Group 2 semifinal spot in ICC U19 World Cup 2026. India leads with 6 points and +3.337 NRR after three wins; Pakistan has 4 points and +1.484 NRR. A win seals India's path, while Pakistan needs a massive victory to overtake on NRR. England has qualified; Australia and Afghanistan secured from Group 1.
Current Super Six Standings Group 2
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India U19: 3 wins, 6 points, NRR +3.337
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England U19: 3 wins, 6 points, NRR +1.989 (qualified)
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Pakistan U19: 2 wins, 4 points, NRR +1.484
India Qualification Pathways
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Win against Pakistan takes India to 8 points, securing top spot and semifinal vs Afghanistan
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Narrow loss keeps India's superior NRR intact for second place and semifinal vs Australia, if Pakistan doesn't chase massively (e.g., not within 33.3 overs for 253 target)
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Both can qualify only if England loses to New Zealand, tying points and favoring NRR
Pakistan Must Win Big Targets
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If batting first and scoring 250, win by 89+ runs to surpass India's NRR
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If chasing 300, complete in 35 overs; for 250, in 33.2 overs; for 200, 31.3 overs
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Similar huge margin like their 191-run Asia Cup win over India needed
Key Match Insights
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India unbeaten, thrashed Zimbabwe by 204 runs recently
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Pakistan beat New Zealand by 8 wickets
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Semifinals locked: Australia, Afghanistan, England; Group 2 decider today
Sources: Wisden.com, ICC-Cricket.com, NDTV Sports, Indian Express