India vs Pakistan U19 Asia Cup final 2026 playing 11: Check expected teams, head-to-head record and pitch report

India U19 will face Pakistan U19 in the final of the ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup 2026 on Saturday, November 14, at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman. India will look to avenge their group-stage defeat and win the title, while defending champions Pakistan will aim to maintain their unbeaten run in the tournament.

India booked their place in the final with an eight-wicket win over Afghanistan in the second semi-final. Afghanistan posted 227/8 in 50 overs, but India chased down the target in 36.5 overs. Captain Lakshya Raichandani led the chase with 93 runs, while Aaryavir Sehwag and VK Vineeth also contributed.

Pakistan reached the final after defeating Bangladesh by nine wickets. They bowled out Bangladesh for 138 and chased the target in just 21.5 overs. Pakistan had also beaten India by three wickets in their group-stage meeting, giving them an additional psychological advantage ahead of the final.

India U19 vs Pakistan U19: Predicted playing XI

India are expected to retain several players who performed well against Afghanistan, although the team management will also consider the earlier defeat to Pakistan while deciding on the combination.

India U19 predicted XI:

1. Lakshya Rajesh Raichandani (C)
2. Aaryavir Sehwag
3. VK Vineeth
4. Anvay Dravid (WK)
5. Yashbardhan Singh Chauhan
6. Manal Chauhan
7. Arjun Rajput
8. Mohit Ulva
9. Aryan Savsani
10. Kavya Paresh Patel
11. Ishan Sood

Pakistan U19 predicted XI:

1. Farhan Yousaf (C)
2. Usman Khan
3. Hayam Khan
4. Abdul Qadir
5. Hamza Zahoor (WK)
6. Ahmed Hussain
7. Rizwanullah
8. Ali Raza
9. Mohammad Sayyam
10. Hasnain Abbas Dar
11. Niqab Shafiq

These are predicted combinations and not confirmed playing XIs. The teams will be announced after the toss.

India vs Pakistan U19 head-to-head record

India and Pakistan have a closely contested record in Youth One-Day Internationals. According to the ICC's head-to-head figures, India have won 15 matches, while Pakistan have registered 13 victories. One match ended in a tie.

Pakistan also hold the advantage from their most recent meeting in the ongoing U19 Asia Cup. They defeated India by three wickets in the group stage after chasing down India's total of 208.

The final gives India an opportunity to reverse that result in the tournament's title match. Pakistan, meanwhile, will look to repeat their group-stage performance and defend their crown.

Al Amerat Cricket Ground pitch report

The surface at Al Amerat is expected to offer a contest between bat and ball. The new ball could provide some movement and assistance to fast bowlers, while the pitch may slow down as the match progresses, bringing spinners into the contest.

Teams will need to build partnerships and avoid losing wickets in clusters. The toss could be important, with the decision to bat or bowl depending on the conditions and how the surface behaves on match day.

India vs Pakistan U19 final: Weather forecast

The weather forecast supplied for match day indicates dry and sunny conditions in Al Amerat, with temperatures expected to range between 27 and 29 degrees Celsius. The forecast also indicates no chance of rain and light winds of around 18 to 20 kmph.

If conditions remain as expected, weather is unlikely to interrupt the 50-over contest.