India and Pakistan Under-19 teams to clash on Diwali

An exciting encounter between the Under-19 cricket teams of India and Pakistan will take place on the auspicious occasion of Diwali. According to a report by ABP News, this high-voltage clash will be held on Sunday, November 08. The match is part of the ongoing 2026 Under-19 Asia Cup tournament, serving as a special gift for cricket lovers on the occasion of Diwali.

This will be the second match for both India and Pakistan in the tournament. The Indian team played its first match against Nepal, where Team India recorded a dominant victory by 10 wickets. Due to this massive win, the Indian team currently sits at the top of the Group-A points table. On the other hand, this is also the second match for Pakistan. The Pakistani team played its first match against the UAE and secured a victory by 9 wickets. Thus, both teams enter this match having won their respective opening games.

This important encounter will be played in the One Day format. According to Indian Standard Time, the match will commence at 10:30 am. The match is scheduled to be held at the Al Amarat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 2). There is immense excitement among sports enthusiasts due to the match being played on Diwali.

In India, the match will be broadcast live on Sony Sports Network TV channels. For viewers unable to watch on television, live streaming will be available on the Sony LIV app. The match can be viewed live on mobiles, laptops, and smart TVs via this app.

The Indian team will take the field under the leadership of captain Lakshya Rajesh Raichandan. The Indian squad includes Lakshya Rajesh Raichandan (Captain), Aryaveer Sehwag, Anvay Dravid (Wicketkeeper), Arjun Rajpoot, Ishan Sood, Kavya Patel, Manal Chauhan, Mohit Ulwa, Yashveer Gaud, VK Vineet, Yashvardhan Chauhan, Rajat Baghel, Shavin Vinod, Aryan Savsani, and Kushagra Ojha.

The Pakistani team will take the field under the captaincy of Farhan Yusuf. The Pakistani squad includes Farhan Yusuf (Captain), Usman Khan, Jahangir Bilal, Abdul Qadir, Ahmed Hussain, Ali Raza, Hamza Zahoor (Wicketkeeper), Hasnain Abbas Dar, Mohammad Sayyam, Naqab Shafiq, Rizwanullah, Huzaifa Ahsan, Abdul Subhan, Mohammad Huzaifa, and Hayam Khan.

This match is not merely a competition between two nations but is also extremely crucial for determining the group stage standings in the Under-19 Asia Cup. Since both teams established dominance in their first matches, it will be interesting to see who proves superior in this clash on Diwali. Sony Sports Network has termed this match a 'Diwali Blockbuster', indicating how thrilling the encounter could be.

India's start in the tournament has been very strong, and the 10-wicket win against Nepal has boosted the team's confidence. Pakistan has also proven its capability by winning against the UAE by 9 wickets. Now, when these two in-form teams face each other, a battle will be witnessed on the cricket field. Fans are already eager for the match starting at 10:30 am on Sunday.