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U-19 World Cup semi final : Who will be the key players for India to continue their unbeaten run against rising Afghanistan?

Unbeaten India face confident Afghanistan in Under-19 World Cup semifinal, with key youngsters expected to shape the final outcome.

By Aritra Chatterjee

Feb 04, 2026 15:33 IST

On Wednesday noon Indian boys are facing Afghanistan in the semi-finals of the under 19 world cup. Completing the early hurdles undefeated, the Indian team is looking in fine touch. Afghanistan's rise in recent years not just in senior level but also in junior level should get applause. On one side, India's form and on the other side, Afghanistan’s dream have made the contest one of the most interesting ones.

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England has already claimed their spot in the finals. Who will be the second team to play the finals will be clear today.

Key players for India to watch out for

India has remained undefeated throughout the contest. For India whenever the stars looked dimmed, players like Abhigyan Kundu, Kanishk Chauhan and Vihaan Malhotra showed up like a meteor in blues. In the last match against Pakistan, Vedant Trivedi reflected his true potential while Kanishk Chauhan once again proved why he has rated highly.

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Eyes will be on Vaibhab Sooryavanshi who has been one of the key performers for the team. Also, Abhigyan Kundu and Vihaan Malhotra will be among the key players to look for.

Expectations from Ayush Mhatre will be high again,he has to take the command and come in at the right place in the high stake match. Aaron George will also need to stay on the ground.

Match update

As of now Afghanistan is looking in good touch, they smashed 140 runs losing only two wickets in 29.2 overs. Winning the toss Afghanistan chose to bat first at Harare Sports Club. India came in the field unchanged, while Afghanistan made one change.

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