India Under-19 scripted a strong start to the U19 World Cup 2026 by becoming the first team to qualify for the Super Six stage. With consecutive wins in Group B, including a crucial victory over Bangladesh, India secured four points and confirmed their spot ahead of the competition.
India U19 Become First Team to Qualify for Super Six in U19 World Cup 2026
New Delhi: India U19 has qualified for the Super 6 stage of the Under-19 ODI World Cup 2026, becoming the first team to do so. By winning the first two matches of the group stage, Team India not only took the lead in its group but also surpassed the other 15 teams in the tournament.
India is playing in Group B, alongside Bangladesh U19, New Zealand U19, and USA U19. Three teams from this group are eligible for a place in the Super 6 stage. India defeated Bangladesh for their second consecutive win, securing four points and securing a place in the Super 6 stage.
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A total of 16 teams are participating in the Under-19 ODI World Cup 2026, divided into four groups, each consisting of four teams. Each team will play three matches in the group stage. India proved itself a strong contender for the title by winning its first two matches.
While India won both of its matches, many of the remaining 15 teams have yet to play a single match or have played only one. Some teams have played two matches but failed to win both. This is why India became the first team to reach the Super-6.
A total of 12 teams will advance from the group stage to the Super-6 stage. Two new groups of six teams each will be formed by combining the top three teams from each of the four groups. In this round, the teams will play against the remaining teams in their new group.
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The top two teams from each Super-6 group will advance to the semi-finals. This will determine the path to the final. If India wins its remaining group matches, it can finish the group stage on top, giving it an advantage in the subsequent rounds.
India's early success has made it clear that the team is balanced and confident. If this momentum continues in the Super Six, Team India could become a strong contender for the 2026 Under-19 World Cup title.
