The historic Queens Sports activities Membership in Bulawayo turned the epicenter of cricketing nerves and unbridled pleasure on February 1, 2026. In a high-stakes Tremendous Sixes, Group 2 encounter of the ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup, India Underneath-19s didn’t simply win a match; they claimed bragging rights by eliminating arch-rivals Pakistan with a medical 58-run victory. The thirty sixth match of the event lived as much as its billing, because the Younger Blues displayed nerves of metal to defend a aggressive complete, sparking celebrations throughout the Indian diaspora.
Vedant Trivedi and the late-order surge set the tone for India
After successful the toss and electing to bat, India confronted an instantaneous storm. Pakistan’s bowling spearhead, Mohammad Sayyam, struck gold within the eighth over, eradicating Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (30) and captain Ayush Mhatre (0) in back-to-back deliveries. When Abdul Subhan cleaned up Aaron George shortly after, India was reeling at 47/3.
Nonetheless, the center order confirmed immense character. Vedant Trivedi turned the anchor India desperately wanted. His affected person but authoritative 68 off 98 balls stabilized the innings. Trivedi discovered ready companions in Vihaan Malhotra (21) and Abhigyan Kundu (16), taking India previous the 150-mark.
The actual momentum shift occurred in Powerplay 3. Simply as Pakistan seemed to wrap up the tail, Kanishk Chouhan (35) and Khilan Patel (21) unleashed a blistering 50-run partnership for the eighth wicket in simply 30 balls. This late-innings assault pushed India to a formidable 252 all out in 49.5 overs. Subhan was the choose of the Pakistani bowlers, ending with figures of three/33, however the psychological harm of the late-order runs was already finished.
Ayush Mhatre and Khilan Patel choke Pakistan’s chase
Pakistan’s response began with intent however lacked the self-discipline required for a chase of 253. Regardless of an early hiccup shedding Sameer Minhas for 9, Hamza Zahoor (42) and Usman Khan constructed a strong basis. Usman, specifically, seemed harmful, reaching a well-crafted half-century (66 off 92 balls) and retaining Pakistan within the hunt at 151/2.
The turning level arrived within the thirtieth over when RS Ambrish dismissed the Pakistani captain, Farhan Yousaf, for 38. This sparked a catastrophic collapse. India’s captain, Mhatre, compensated for his duck with the bat by turning the sport with the ball. His tactical off-spin accounted for 3 essential wickets, together with the set Usman, ending with elite figures of three/21.
The strain from Chouhan (1/30 in 10 overs) created a stranglehold that Pakistan couldn’t break. Patel then polished off the tail, taking 3 wickets for 35 runs. Pakistan misplaced their remaining 8 wickets for simply 43 runs, ultimately folding for 194 in 46.2 overs. As the ultimate wicket fell, the stadium erupted, confirming Pakistan’s exit from the event and India’s dominance within the age-group class.
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Right here’s how followers reacted:
🚨 AYUSH MHATRE LED INDIA U-19 QUALIFIED INTO THE SEMI-FINAL IN WORLD CUP 💛🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/RXl67BeWll
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) February 1, 2026
Comeback from INDIA U19 in opposition to PAK 🇮🇳💪
Pakistan have been cruising at 151/2, however India pulled it again brilliantly and restricted them to 184/8 👏
Lastly, a strong efficiency from Ayush Mhatre 🎯
3/18 in 7 overs – game-changing spell 💥🔥#INDvsPAK pic.twitter.com/DHlWVWGzmG— cinecricX (@cinecricX) February 1, 2026
🚨 INDIA HAVE QUALIFIED FOR THE SEMI FINALS OF THE U19 WORLD CUP. 🚨 pic.twitter.com/f5GaEfavAF
— SUDERGODARA (@SUNDERGODARA1) February 1, 2026
✓Congratulations workforce India U19..
✓Certified for WC semi remaining.
✓Pakistan to qualify they needed to end match in 34 overs however the best way they performed seems like they have been extra fascinated about successful the match than qualification #U19WorldCup2026#INDvsPAK pic.twitter.com/fTrOqPUL2A— Vishal S. patil (@patilweshall) February 1, 2026
India defeated Pakistan in U19 World Cup
– India certified for semis
– Pakistan out of the eventAyush and khilan picked 3 wickets 💛 pic.twitter.com/LTPsECtaM1
— Prakash (@definitelynot05) February 1, 2026
India beat USA by 6 wickets.
– India beat BAN by 18 runs.
– India beat NZ by 7 wickets.
– India beat ZIM by 204 runs.
– India beat PAK by 48 runs.5 OUT OF 5 WINS FOR Crew INDIA IN THIS U19 WORLD CUP – THE DOMINATION. 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/RdEzAdEmON
— Rakeshcricket (@Rcm494) February 1, 2026
And India defeated Pakistan in U19 WC, they cannot win U19 even after doing age fraud and sending 25+ guys. So they’re afraid of being humiliated in T20WC in opposition to India so this boycott drama. #INDvsPAK#U19WorldCup2026 #T20WorldCup2026 https://t.co/lLU2ma2MfE pic.twitter.com/kNXvTYrZb3
— chirag khetan (@chiragkhetan1) February 1, 2026
🚨 INDIA THRASHED PAKISTAN AT THE U19 WORLD CUP. 🚨#U19WorldCup #INDvPAK #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/FGMJswkGkp
— 𝐑𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐡. (@CrickRitesh_18) February 1, 2026
India U19 beats Pakistan U19 by 58 runs 🔥 pic.twitter.com/9gd5O59KDm
— RVCJ Media (@RVCJ_FB) February 1, 2026
AFGHANISTAN U19 VS INDIA U19 SEMI-FINAL IN WORLD CUP 🏆
– Afghanistan will face India in U19 World cup Semi-final on 4th February. ✅ pic.twitter.com/6XrDknet6T
— ACB Xtra (@acb_190) February 1, 2026
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