India's U19 Team Reaches Semifinals in U19 Cricket World Cup

India, 6 January 2026 — India's Under-19 cricket team secured a spot in the semifinals of the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup after defeating Sri Lanka by 5 wickets in the quarterfinal match held in Colombo on 5 January 2026. The young Indian side showcased a dominant performance, with standout contributions from captain Arjun Raj, who scored a crucial 75 runs, and bowler Rahul Mehra, who took three wickets for 25 runs.

The match began with Sri Lanka winning the toss and electing to bat first. The Indian bowlers were disciplined and managed to restrict Sri Lanka to a total of 212 runs in 50 overs. Rahul Mehra's early breakthroughs set the tone for India's bowling attack.

In response, the Indian batsmen displayed maturity and composure. Despite a shaky start, Arjun Raj's innings stabilized the chase, and with support from middle-order batsman Rohan Kumar, who scored 48 runs, India reached the target with 4 overs to spare.

This victory places India among the top four teams in the tournament, where they will face Australia in the semifinals. The team's performance has been commendable, maintaining an unbeaten streak in the competition so far.

The Under-19 Cricket World Cup serves as a platform for nurturing future cricket stars, and India has a rich history of success in this tournament, having won four titles. The ongoing tournament offers another opportunity for the young cricketers to demonstrate their potential on the international stage.