U19 World Cup: Pakistan, India to meet in Super Sixes stage

Pakistan to play New Zealand on Jan 27, followed by match against arch-rivals on Feb 1

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By Sports Desk

January 24, 2026

Pakistans Sameer Minhas plays a shot during the ACC Mens U19 Asia Cup final against India at the ICC Academy in Dubai on December 21, 2026. — PCB — Pakistan's Sameer Minhas plays a shot during the ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup final against India at the ICC Academy in Dubai on December 21, 2026. — PCB

Pakistan are set to face India on February 1 in the U19 World Cup 2026 after the Men in Blue sealed a comfortable win over New Zealand in Saturday's final group-stage match, which confirmed the Super Sixes lineup.

RS Ambrish's four-wicket haul, followed by captain Ayush Mhatre's half-century, led India to a commanding seven-wicket victory over New Zealand, helping them finish at the top of the Group B standings with an unbeaten record.

With the conclusion of the group stage, the Super Sixers lineup was also confirmed, with three teams each from Group A and D forming Group 1 of the upcoming stage, while Group 2 will feature three top sides from Group B and C.

Consequently, two-time champions Pakistan, who finished second in the Group C standings, will be locking horns with New Zealand on January 27, followed by the high-octane clash against India on February 1.

Pakistan enter the stage with two points, which they carried forward with the victory over Zimbabwe, and would ideally need to win both their Super Sixes matches to qualify for the semi-finals, scheduled to be played on February 3 and 4, respectively.

For the unversed, the top two teams from each Super Sixes group will advance into the knockouts, while the final of the 16-team tournament is slated to be played at the Harare Sports Club in Harare on February 6.