India vs Afghanistan U19 Match Result: Raichandani’s 93 Powers India into U19 Asia Cup Final with Eight-Wicket Win

India Under-19s booked their place in the final of the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026 with a commanding eight-wicket victory over Afghanistan Under-19s in the second semi-final at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman on Thursday, November 12. Chasing 228, India reached 230 for two in just 36.5 overs, with 79 balls to spare, to set up a blockbuster final against defending champions Pakistan on Saturday, November 14.

Captain Lakshya Raichandani led from the front with a superb 93 off 90 balls, falling just seven runs short of a century, while Aaryavir Sehwag struck 51 and VK Vineeth finished unbeaten on 57 as India made light work of the chase. Earlier, Afghanistan had posted 227 for eight in their 50 overs after winning the toss and electing to bat, with half-centuries from Noman Salarzai and Shah Faisal Rahimi and three wickets from Ishan Sood keeping India honest.

The victory was India’s most complete performance of the tournament and it sets up the final the competition has been building towards: India vs Pakistan, a repeat of the group-stage meeting Pakistan won by three wickets. India will have revenge on their minds in Muscat on Saturday.

India vs Afghanistan U19 Semi-Final Score Summary

Afghanistan won the toss and batted first, reaching 227 for eight in their allotted 50 overs. Wicketkeeper Noman Salarzai and Shah Faisal Rahimi both scored 51, while captain Sohail Khan remained unbeaten on 36 off 44 balls to lift Afghanistan to a competitive total. Ishan Sood was India’s most successful bowler with three for 43, while Kavya Patel took one for 38.

India’s chase was built on a 117-run opening partnership between Raichandani and Sehwag. Raichandani struck 13 fours and a six in his 90-ball 93 before falling to Sohail Khan, and Sehwag made 51 off 57 balls with four fours and four sixes. Vineeth then finished the job with an unbeaten 57 off 62 balls, adding an unbroken 36 with Yashbardhan Chauhan, who made 16 not out off 14 balls, as India won with 13.1 overs to spare.

Team	Score	Top scorer	Best bowling
Afghanistan U19	227/8 (50 overs)	Noman Salarzai 51, Shah Faisal Rahimi 51	Ishan Sood 3/43
India U19	230/2 (36.5 overs)	Lakshya Raichandani 93 (90)	Sohail Khan 1/56, Noor Ali Niazi 1/58

Afghanistan U19 Batting: Twin Fifties Lift Total to 227

Afghanistan’s innings was built around two half-centuries. Noman Salarzai and Shah Faisal Rahimi both made 51, holding the innings together after the early loss of wickets, while captain Sohail Khan’s unbeaten 36 off 44 balls and Mohammad Ali’s eight off four balls gave the total a late push. Afghanistan’s 227 for eight was competitive, but below par on a good batting surface against India’s powerful top order.

Ishan Sood did the damage with the ball for India, taking three for 43. Kavya Patel supported him with one for 38 in eight overs as India’s bowlers kept Afghanistan’s scoring in check through the middle overs, and Afghanistan lost three wickets for three runs in the space of an over, slipping from 143 for four to 146 for six.

India U19 Batting Card: Raichandani Leads the Chase

Lakshya Raichandani’s 93 was the innings that decided the semi-final. The India captain struck 13 fours and a six in his 90-ball knock, dominating the Afghanistan attack from the start and ensuring the required run rate never climbed above six an over. He shared a 117-run opening stand with Aaryavir Sehwag, who made 51 off 57 balls with four fours and four sixes, before falling to Sohail Khan with India well on top at 194 for two.

VK Vineeth then took India home with an unbeaten 57 off 62 balls, hitting five fours and a six, in an unbroken 36-run stand with Yashbardhan Chauhan, who finished 16 not out off 14 balls. India’s 230 for two came at 6.24 runs an over, and the chase never looked in doubt after the opening partnership.

Batter	Runs	Balls	Fours	Sixes
Lakshya Raichandani (c)	93	90	13	1
VK Vineeth	57*	62	5	1
Aaryavir Sehwag	51	57	4	4
Yashbardhan Chauhan	16*	14	3	0

Player of the Match: Lakshya Raichandani

Lakshya Raichandani was named Player of the Match for his 93 off 90 balls. The India captain’s innings was a masterclass in chasing: he attacked the new ball, punished anything loose, and kept the scoreboard moving so the target never became a burden. His 117-run opening stand with Sehwag effectively ended the contest inside 17 overs, and his 13 fours were the most by any batter in the match.

Key Turning Points in the U19 Asia Cup Semi-Final

• Afghanistan’s middle-order collapse: After the twin fifties, Afghanistan lost three wickets for three runs, slipping from 143 for four to 146 for six, which kept their total short of par on a true surface.
• Ishan Sood’s three wickets: Sood’s three for 43 broke Afghanistan’s momentum at key moments and kept the total to 227 when a bigger score had looked possible.
• The 117-run opening stand: Raichandani and Sehwag took the game away from Afghanistan in the first 17 overs, scoring at nearly seven an over and removing all scoreboard pressure.
• Raichandani’s dismissal changing nothing: Even the captain’s fall for 93 at 194 for two could not slow India, as Vineeth and Chauhan finished the chase with 79 balls to spare.

What the Result Means for the U19 Asia Cup Final

India’s eight-wicket win sets up an India vs Pakistan final on Saturday, November 14, the fixture the whole tournament has been pointing towards. Pakistan, the defending champions, reached the final earlier in the day by beating Bangladesh by nine wickets, and they beat India by three wickets in the group stage, so India will go into the final with a point to prove.

The semi-final also confirmed India’s batting depth. Raichandani’s 93 followed Sehwag’s 160 against the UAE in the group stage, and Vineeth’s unbeaten 57 showed India have finishers beyond their openers. Afghanistan, meanwhile, leave the tournament at the semi-final stage despite a spirited campaign, with Subhan Ali’s 107 against Sri Lanka in the group stage the highlight of their run.

India reached the last four the hard way, finishing as runners-up in their group behind Pakistan, but this performance was their most convincing of the tournament. Their bowling restricted Afghanistan to 227, and their batting chased it down with more than 13 overs to spare.

What’s Next: India vs Pakistan U19 Asia Cup Final

India face Pakistan in the U19 Asia Cup final on Saturday, November 14, at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman. Pakistan are unbeaten in the tournament, with four wins from four, including the three-wicket group-stage win over India. India will need their top order to fire again and their bowlers to contain Pakistan’s powerful batting line-up, led by Usman Khan and Hayam Khan, who both struck half-centuries in the semi-final against Bangladesh.

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India vs Afghanistan U19 Semi-Final FAQs

Who won the India vs Afghanistan U19 Asia Cup semi-final?

India Under-19s won by eight wickets, chasing down Afghanistan’s 227 for eight with 230 for two in 36.5 overs.

Who was the Player of the Match in India vs Afghanistan U19?

India captain Lakshya Raichandani was named Player of the Match for his 93 off 90 balls, including 13 fours and a six.

When is the U19 Asia Cup 2026 final?

The final is on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman. India will face defending champions Pakistan.

For the full build-up to this semi-final, read our India vs Afghanistan U19 match prediction, and see how Pakistan reached the final in our Pakistan vs Bangladesh U19 match result. Streaming details for the final are in our India vs Pakistan U19 live streaming guide.