KARACHI: Arch-rivals Pakistan and India will meet on Sunday after the super sixes squad for the 2026 ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup was confirmed following the latter’s victory over New Zealand in the final group stage match here at the Queens Sports Club on Saturday.
In the recently concluded match, RS Ambrish’s four-wicket win followed by captain Ayush Mhatre’s half-century led India to a convincing seven-wicket win over New Zealand, helping them finish at the top of the Group B standings with an unbeaten record.
Following the completion of the group stage, the composition of the Super Sixers has also been confirmed: three teams each from Groups A and D will form Group 1 for the upcoming stage, while Group 2 will include the top three teams from Groups B and C.
Consequently, two-time champions Pakistan, who finished second in Group C, will face New Zealand on January 27, followed by a fierce clash with bitter rivals India on February 1.
Pakistan entered the stage with two points, which they strengthened after defeating Zimbabwe, and would ideally need to win both Super Six matches to qualify for the semi-finals, which will be held on February 3 and 4 respectively.
For those unaware, the top two teams from each Super Sixes group will qualify for the knockout stages, with the final of the 16-team tournament scheduled to be held at the Harare Sports Club in Harare on February 6th.
Remaining 2026 Under-19 World Cup schedule
January 25, 2026
Australia vs South Africa at Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek
West Indies v Ireland at High Performance Oval, Windhoek
January 26, 2026
USA vs Scotland at Harare Sports Club, Harare
England vs Bangladesh at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka at Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek
January 27, 2026
Pakistan vs New Zealand at Harare Sports Club, Harare
Zimbabwe vs India at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
January 28, 2026
Australia vs West Indies at Harare Sports Club, Harare
January 29, 2026
South Africa vs Sri Lanka at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
January 30, 2026
Afghanistan vs Ireland at Harare Sports Club, Harare
New Zealand vs England at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
January 31, 2026
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh at Harare Sports Club, Harare
February 1, 2026
Pakistan vs India at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
February 3
Semi-final 1 at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo.
February 4
Semi-Final 2 at Harare Sports Club, Harare
February 6
Final at Harare Sports Club, Harare