New Delhi, Nov. 12 -- India were sent to bowl first in the second 2026 U-19 Asia Cup semifinal against Afghanistan on Thursday at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 2), Oman. The Boys in Blue are coming after finishing second in Group A, while Afghanistan have been unbeaten so far.

Bangladesh are taking on Pakistan in the first semifinal. If all goes well, the tournament might see another India vs Pakistan clash, in the final on Saturday. India have had a mixed bag so far. They started with a 10-wicket thrashing of Nepal in their campaign opener, before losing to Pakistan.

The Boys in Blue bounced back with 70-run victory, which was headlined by former India cricketer Virender Sehwag's son Aaryavir's majestic 160 runs and Ishan...