Team India’s masterplan for semi-final victory! Vaibhav-Ayush pair will create havoc, playing XI will be like this

India Under-19 Cricket Team: The first semi-final match of the ACC Men’s Under-19 Asia Cup 2025 will be played between India Under-19 and Sri Lanka Under-19 team at the ICC Academy Ground in Dubai. Till now the performance of the Indian team in the tournament has been very excellent. Team India has made it to the semi-finals by winning all three league matches easily. In such a situation, the eyes of the Indian team will be fixed on entering the finals.

Eyes will be on Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Ayush Mhatre

The Indian team is once again expected to have a strong start in the semi-final match. Opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi has consistently performed well throughout the tournament and has given the team a fast start. Captain Ayush Mhatre has also taken the team out of difficult situations many times by playing responsible innings. The role of these two batsmen is being considered decisive in an important match like the semi-finals.

The power of young players will be visible in the middle order.

Aaron George is likely to play at number three. He proved his ability by playing a brilliant innings against Pakistan. Apart from this, Vihaan Malhotra can also play an important role in this match. This is his first major international tournament after becoming a part of RCB in IPL. All eyes will also be on Vedant Trivedi, who has played useful innings so far.

Big expectations from wicketkeeper and all-rounders

Wicketkeeper batsman Abhigyan Kundu, who scored a double century in the tournament, will be looking to continue his excellent form. Apart from him, the team also has high expectations from Kanishk Chauhan. Kanishk, who was bought by RCB in the IPL, will look to make an impact with both ball and bat. Khilan Patel can also increase the strength of the team with all-round performance.

India’s strong trio in bowling

The fast bowling of the Indian team has been very impressive in this tournament. The trio of Deepesh Devendren, Kishan Kumar Singh and Henil Patel are continuously taking wickets. Along with him, Khilan Patel is also capable of contributing with the ball, which can put pressure on Sri Lanka’s batting.

Probable playing 11 of India and Sri Lanka

India Under-19: Ayush Mhatre (captain), Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Aaron George, Vihaan Malhotra, Vedant Trivedi, Abhigyan Kundu (wicketkeeper), Khilan Patel, Deepesh Devendren, Kishan Kumar Singh, Henil Patel, Kanishk Chauhan.

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Sri Lanka Under-19: Vimath Dinsara (captain), Kavija Gamage, Dimantha Mahavithana, Viran Chamuditha, Dulanith Sigera, Chamika Heenathigala, Adham Hilmi (wk), Kithma Vithanapathirana, Sethmika Seneviratne, Sanuja Ninduvara, Kugathas Mathulan.