Al Amerat, Nov. 11 -- A place in the final is at stake, but for India, the challenge on Thursday will be about much more than just winning a semifinal. They must find a way past an Afghanistan side that has not put a foot wrong in the tournament, and do so with the discipline and composure that knockout cricket demands.

The second semifinal of the ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup 2026 at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman promises an intriguing contest between India's batting resources and Afghanistan's impressive all-round consistency.

Afghanistan have arrived at the last four with three victories from as many matches, while India, despite a setback against Pakistan, have recovered sufficiently to reach the knockout stage with convincing wins ov...