ICC Under-19 World Cup: India eyes Asia Cup final revenge against Pakistan

India seeks revenge against Pakistan in the ICC U-19 World Cup Super Six after their Asia Cup final loss.

Five-time champions India will look to avenge their humiliating Asia Cup final loss against arch-rivals Pakistan when the two teams lock horns in a Super Six match of the ICC Men's U-19 World Cup in Bulawayo on Sunday (February 1, 2026).

India lost to Pakistan by 191 runs in the Under-19 Asia Cup final in Dubai, on December 21 last after winning the group match of the same tournament against the arch-rivals by 90 runs on December 14.

And come Sunday (February 1), the Ayush Mhatre-led Indian side would be itching for a revenge of that loss.

India are also likely to continue with their 'no handshake' policy with Pakistan in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack and the ensuing Operation Sindoor carried out by the Indian Armed Forces.

The Indian Under-19 team avoided the post-match handshake with Pakistan in the final of the U-19 Asia Cup. The Indians had also skipped the gesture during the two sides' group stage match of that tournament as well.

It has been a dominant run for India so far in the Under-19 World Cup. The Indians started their campaign with a comprehensive six-wicket win over USA, before beating Bangladesh and New Zealand in the group stage.