India U19 will face Pakistan U19 in the eighth match of the ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup 2026 at Al Amerat Cricket Ground on November 8. India U19 defeated Nepal U19 by 10 wickets, while Pakistan U19 registered a nine-wicket victory over UAE U19.
Captain Lakshya Raichandani will lead India U19 as they look to strengthen their position at the top of the group. Farhan Yousaf will captain Pakistan U19, who are currently second in the table. Pakistan have won three of their last five head-to-head meetings, but India won their most recent encounter by 58 runs.
India U19 vs Pakistan U19: Live Streaming, Live Telecast: Where to Watch ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup 2026, Match 8?
Cricket fans in India can watch the India U19 vs Pakistan U19 match live on the Sony Sports Network. Viewers can also stream the match live on the Sony LIV app and website with an active subscription.
In Pakistan, fans can watch the television broadcast on PTV Sports and Geo Super. Digital streaming options include Myco, Tamasha, ARY Zapp, and Tapmad. The match will begin at 10:30 AM IST at Al Amerat Cricket Ground on Sunday, November 8.
Pitch & Weather Report At Al Amerat Cricket Ground
The Al Amerat Cricket Ground surface has generally favoured bowlers in ODI cricket. The average first-innings score at the venue is 208, compared to 175 in the second innings. However, batting conditions have improved recently, with the average first-innings score in the last five matches reaching 230.
Spinners have enjoyed considerable success at the venue, taking 70% of the wickets in recent matches. They have also maintained a better economy rate than the pacers.
Batters will need to spend time at the crease before playing their shots, while a first-innings total of 220-240 could prove competitive. The captain winning the toss is likely to bowl first.
Sunny weather is expected in Al Amerat, with temperatures hovering around 28°C. The probability of rain is just 4%, while humidity is forecast to remain around 56%. Dew levels are also expected to stay low, and the conditions are unlikely to offer much assistance to swing bowlers.
India U19 vs Pakistan U19 Predicted Playing 11 Today
India U19 Predicted 11: Lakshya Raichandani (c), Anvay Dravid (wk), Aaryavir Sehwag, VK Vineeth, Yashbardhan Chauhan, Manal Chauhan, Yashveer Goud, Mohit Ulva, Kavya Paresh Patel, Ishan Sood, Arjun Rajput.
Pakistan U19 Predicted 11: Farhan Yousaf (c), Hamza Zahoor (wk), Usman Khan, Jahangir Bilal, Abdul Qadir, Ahmed Hussain, Ali Raza, Hasnain Abbas Dar, Mohammad Sayyam, Niqab Shafiq, Rizwanullah.
India U19 vs Pakistan U19 Key Players & Key Battles to Watch
Key Players
India U19: Aaryavir Sehwag, Lakshya Raichandani, Arjun Rajput
Pakistan U19: Usman Khan, Jahangir Bilal, Mohammad Sayyam
Key Battles
Aaryavir Sehwag vs Mohammad Sayyam: Sehwag will look to continue his aggressive approach after his match-winning innings against Nepal. However, Mohammad Sayyam could challenge the Indian opener early in the innings with his pace and wicket-taking ability.
Usman Khan vs Arjun Rajput: Usman Khan, who scored an unbeaten 139 in the previous game, poses a major threat to India's bowling attack. Arjun Rajput will look to restrict the Pakistan batter and dismiss him early.
Lakshya Raichandani vs Ali Raza: Raichandani scored an unbeaten half-century in India's previous match and will aim to provide another strong start. Ali Raza, who picked up two wickets against UAE, will look to trouble the Indian captain with his bowling.
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