New Zealand vs Afghanistan, 4th Match, Group D

The match is a straight rematch of the 2024 edition final, where RCB beat DC to win their first and only WPL title

According to Pakistan PM Shahbaz Sharif, Pakistan's move was not impulsive but the result of careful deliberation at the highest levels of government.

There is a clause in the ICC's participation agreement that could help Pakistan avoid sanctions while maintaining its stand of not playing India in the league stage

Pakistan's cricket team has been told by the government to skip the February 15 game in Colombo after Bangladesh were replaced by Scotland for refusing to play its games in India

Ishan Kishan scored 53 runs off just 20 balls, with the help of two fours and seven sixes, before getting retired out

ICC U19 World Cup HIGHLIGHTS India vs Afghanistan: India will be playing England on Friday in their sixth straight ICC U19 World Cup final

England beat Australia in the first semifinal of the tournament to book their place in the title clash

Saikat was also part of the ICC umpires' panel for the India vs New Zealand ODI series played last month

As hosts and favourites, India enters the tournament with strong momentum, bolstered by their recent series win against New Zealand.

India's senior side will play one warm-up match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 against South Africa