Updated On: 04 February, 2026 09:06 AM IST | Harare | PTI
Five-time champions India will enter the ICC U-19 World Cup semi-final against Afghanistan as clear favourites, having remained unbeaten throughout the tournament. With strong performances from Abhigyan Kundu, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Vihaan Malhotra, India will aim to move a step closer to a record sixth title

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Unbeaten so far in the tournament, a confident and all-round India will be overwhelming favourites against Afghanistan in the semi-final of the ICC Under-19 World Cup here on Wednesday.
India are the most successful team in the history of the event, having annexed the title five times (2000, 2008, 2012, 2018, 2022), followed by Australia, who have won the trophy four times.