Both teams seek dominance after winning opening matches; live on Sony Sports Network and SonyLIV
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India and Pakistan are arch-rivals in cricket. Both teams won their opening matches in the ACC Men's Under-19 Asia Cup 2026 Group A. India defeated Nepal by 10 wickets, while Pakistan beat the United Arab Emirates by nine wickets.
The stage is set for another India-Pakistan showdown, with both teams looking to establish their dominance in the ACC Men's Under-19 Asia Cup 2026. India and Pakistan head into Sunday's blockbuster Group A encounter after winning their respective opening matches, but the stakes will be considerably higher when the arch-rivals meet at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman.
India, led by Lakshya Raichandani, made a commanding start to their campaign with a 10-wicket demolition of Nepal. Their bowling attack restricted Nepal to 128 before openers Aaryavir Sehwag and Raichandani chased down the target without losing a wicket.
Pakistan, meanwhile, began their title defence with a convincing nine-wicket victory over the United Arab Emirates. After bowling out the UAE for 224, Pakistan chased down the target with nine wickets in hand.
Cricket fans in India can watch the high-profile encounter live on the Sony Sports Network, while online streaming will be available through the SonyLIV app and website.
TV broadcast: Sony Sports Ten 1 (SD/HD), Sony Sports Ten 3 (Hindi) and Sony Sports Ten 4 (Tamil/Telugu). Live streaming: SonyLIV app and website.
India currently occupy the top position in Group A with two points and a superior net run rate of +4.170. Pakistan are second, also with two points, but have a net run rate of +1.520.
Position Team Played Won Points NRR 1 Afghanistan U19 2 2 4 +3.645 2 Sri Lanka U19 1 1 2 +4.818 3 Bangladesh U19 1 0 0 -2.260 4 Malaysia U19 2 0 0 -6.898
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