India Captain Lakshya Raichandani (Image: IANS)
India, led by Lakshya Raichandani, made a commanding start to their campaign with a 10-wicket demolition of Nepal. Their bowling attack restricted Nepal to 128 before openers Aaryavir Sehwag and Raichandani chased down the target without losing a wicket. After bowling out the UAE for 224, Pakistan chased down the target with nine wickets in hand. Join conversation Share your thoughts in the comments Be respectful · TOI community guidelines TV broadcast: Sony Sports Ten 1 (SD/HD), Sony Sports Ten 3 (Hindi) and Sony Sports Ten 4 (Tamil/Telugu). India currently occupy the top position in Group A with two points and a superior net run rate of +4.170. Pakistan are second, also with two points, but have a net run rate of +1.520. Position Team Played Won Points NRR 1 Afghanistan U19 2 2 4 +3.645 2 Sri Lanka U19 1 1 2 +4.818 3 Bangladesh U19 1 0 0 -2.260 4 Malaysia U19 2 0 0 -6.898 India U19: Lakshya Raichandani (captain), Aaryavir Sehwag, V.K.
Pakistan, meanwhile, began their title defence with a convincing nine-wicket victory over the United Arab Emirates. Cricket fans in India can watch the high-profile encounter live on the Sony Sports Network, while online streaming will be available through the SonyLIV app and website. Live streaming: SonyLIV app and website. Vineeth, Yashbardhan Singh Chauhan, Kushagra Ojha, Arjun Rajput, Manal Chauhan, Anvay Dravid, Rajat Baghel, V. Yashveer, Aryan Savsani, Mohit Ulva, Kavya Patel, Shavin Vinod, Ishan Sood. Pakistan U19: Farhan Yousaf (captain), Abdul Qadir, Abdul Subhan, Ahmed Hussain, Ali Raza, Hamza Zahoor, Hasnain Abbas Dar, Hayam Khan, Huzaifa Ahsan, Jahangir Bilal, Mohammad Huzaifa, Mohammad Seyam, Niqab Shafiq, Rizwanullah, Usman Khan. Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.
The stage is set for another India-Pakistan showdown, with both teams looking to establish their dominance in the ACC Men’s Under-19 Asia Cup 2026. India and Pakistan head into Sunday’s blockbuster Group A encounter after winning their respective opening matches, but the stakes will be considerably higher when the arch-rivals meet at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman.