India and Pakistan to meet in Under-19 Asia Cup final in Oman on November 14

Arch-rivals India and Pakistan will face each other once more on the cricket field in the final of the Under-19 Asia Cup 2026, with the two teams meeting in the last match to fight for the title.

India beat Afghanistan by eight wickets in the semi-final to reach the final. Pakistan, the defending champions, got there by beating Bangladesh by nine wickets in the first semi-final, so the title clash could be a closely fought contest.

In the semi-final, Afghanistan batted first and scored 227 for eight in 50 overs. For India, Ishaan Sood bowled well, taking three wickets for 43 runs.

India needed 228 to win. Opener Sehwag and captain Laksh Raichandani put on 117 for the first wicket to give the team a good start. Sehwag made 51, while Raichandani missed a century, scoring 93 off 90 balls with 13 fours and a six.

V. K. Vineet then took charge of the innings and remained not out on 57. India reached 230 for two in 36.5 overs and won the match by eight wickets.

The final between India and Pakistan will be played on Saturday, November 14, at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman. The match starts at 10:30 am Indian time, with the toss at 10:00 am.

The final will be broadcast live on Sony Sports Network channels. Viewers away from a television can also follow the match live on the SonyLIV app and website, on a mobile phone or laptop.