India booked a semifinal spot with a 58-run win over Pakistan in Bulawayo. The defending champions posted 252 in 49.5 overs, then bowled Pakistan out for 194 in 46.2. The result keeps India unbeaten and top of Super Six Group 2. Afghanistan await in the last four.
How the match was won
India’s lower middle order lifted the total after a mid-innings wobble. Bowlers then controlled the chase with tight new-ball spells and sharp fielding. Pakistan never built a defining stand and fell behind the asking rate by the 30th over. Media and ICC reports highlighted all-rounder Kanishk Chouhan’s impact in the key passages.
Scoreline and venue details
The game was the final Super Six fixture at Queens Sports Club, a surface that rewarded discipline. India 252 all out (49.5). Pakistan 194 all out (46.2). Margin: India won by 58 runs. Venue: Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Date: February 1, 2026.
What the win means for the bracket
With this result, India topped Group 2 and sealed a semifinal versus Afghanistan. The other semifinal features England and Australia, as per tournament updates. A clear group finish also avoids last-minute reseeding drama.
Pakistan’s exit and the rivalry context
Pakistan’s campaign ended with the loss. Their Super Six math left no route to the last four after Bulawayo. Rivalry stakes were high, yet the contest stayed within the tournament’s rhythm and security plan.
Numbers that tell the story
Dot-ball pressure decided the chase. Pakistan’s run rate lagged from the powerplay and never recovered. India’s bowlers shared wickets, which kept fresh batters exposed. The final collapse began once set players fell to cross-seam variations and attacking fields. Official summaries and live blogs traced the tilt from overs 25 to 35.
Key term, quickly explained
Net run rate (NRR) is the average runs scored per over minus the average runs conceded per over across matches. It breaks ties on points in group tables. India’s margin protected their NRR cushion into the knockouts.
What to watch next
India’s semifinal against Afghanistan will test spin handling and middle-over intent. Expect attention on team balance and death-overs plans after Bulawayo’s lesson: disciplined lengths pay. Tournament sites will confirm timing and match officials in the next update cycle.
India’s U-19 side exit Bulawayo with momentum and clarity. A measured batting rebuild and disciplined bowling carried them past their biggest group rival. The semifinal now offers a direct path to another title shot—earned, not gifted.