By Admin 
An important match is being played between India and Pakistan today in the Under-19 Cricket World Cup. Australia, Afghanistan and England have confirmed their places in the semi-finals, now India and Pakistan are in the race for the fourth spot. Pakistan captain Farhan Yusuf has won the toss and decided to bowl first.
If Team India, captained by Ayush Mhatre, defeats Pakistan today, then it will come at number-1 in the points table of Group 2 of Super-6. In this situation, India vs Afghanistan match will be held in the semi-finals of Under-19 World Cup. The second semi-final will be between England and Australia.
However, even if Team India does not lose by a big margin, it will reach the semi-finals but then the team will have to face Australia in the semi-finals.
Ayush Mhatre did not shake hands with Pakistani captain
‘No handshake’ continued in this match of Under-19 World Cup also. Indian captain Ayush Mhatre did not shake hands with Pakistani captain Farhan Yusuf during the toss. Earlier, when the teams faced each other in the Under-19 Asia Cup, the same thing had happened.
‘No handshake’ started from the international match, when Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav did not shake hands with the Pakistani captain during the Asia Cup 2025. In that edition, the teams faced each other three times, but there was no handshake between the two all three times. Even after the match, Indian players did not shake hands with Pakistani players. Actually this was a way of protesting against the Pahalgam attack.
How can Pakistan reach the semi-finals?
Of course, Pakistan team can reach the semi-finals of Under-19 World Cup, but it is very difficult. Team India is batting first, in such a situation Pakistan team should stop the Indian team within 250. Even then Pakistan would need to achieve the target of 250 in 25 overs.