India U-19 Eyes Record Sixth World Cup Title, Faces Afghanistan in Semifinal

• Undefeated India U-19 team, confident after winning all five matches, including a 58-run victory over Pakistan, prepares for the semifinal against Afghanistan.
• India aims for a record sixth U-19 World Cup title, having previously won in 2000, 2008, 2012, 2018, and 2022.
• Key batsmen Abhigyan Kundu (199 runs), Vaibhav Suryavanshi (196 runs), and all-rounder Vihaan Malhotra (172 runs, including a century) are in excellent form.
• Captain Ayush Mhatre leads the bowling attack with six wickets, supported by fast bowlers Henil Patel and R.S. Ambrish, and spinner Khilan Patel (eight wickets).
• The semifinal match will be played on February 4 at 1:00 PM IST at Harare Sports Club and will be telecast live on Star Sports Network and Jio Hotstar app.

Why It Matters: India U-19, with a strong all-round performance, is set to challenge Afghanistan in the World Cup semifinal.