Harare, Feb. 3 -- The ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 is reaching its climax, and all eyes turn to Harare Sports Club on Tuesday as India U19 take on Afghanistan U19 in a high-stakes semifinal.
The matchup is being billed as a classic "giants versus underdogs" showdown, with India entering as tournament favorites, undefeated in five matches, while Afghanistan have carved a reputation as giant-killers, riding high on momentum and determination.
India have been the story of the tournament. Their batting lineup has been nearly unstoppable, led by opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who has struck at a blistering rate of 134, capable of seizing the game early.
Abhigyan Kundu, averaging 66.33, has been the calm anchor, often steering India out of tricky ...