India U19 vs Afghanistan U19 Dream11 prediction for the 2nd Match: pitch report, player form, captain and vice-captain picks and the best fantasy team for Dream11, My11Circle and MPL.
India U19 face Afghanistan U19 in the 2nd Match of U19 Asia Cup 2026 at Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1) on Thursday, 12 November 2026 at 10:30 AM IST. Below is our IU vs AU Dream11 prediction: who is in form, what the pitch has done, and two fantasy teams, one for small leagues and one for grand leagues. The same teams work on My11Circle and MPL. The Playing XIs are not out yet, so the teams are built from each side's probable XI (their last Playing XI). This page is updated once the toss is done.
IU vs AU match details
- Match: India U19 vs Afghanistan U19, 2nd Match
- Series: U19 Asia Cup 2026
- Format: Youth ODI
- Venue: Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1)
- Date and time: 12 Nov 2026, 10:30 AM IST
IU vs AU pitch report and weather
In 8 recent Men's ODI matches at this ground, the average first-innings score is 280, and sides batting first have won 6 while chasing sides have won 2. That is a balanced record, so a mix of batters and bowlers makes sense. Batting first has worked better here.
Weather: 27.2˚C, Mostly clear, rain chance 1 %, humidity 79%.
Players in form
Recent scores and bowling figures, newest first, with our estimated fantasy points per match.
| Player | Team | Role | Last 5 scores | Last 5 bowling | Est. points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noor Niazi | AU | Bowler | 0, 7, 6*, 0* | 4/35, 6/7, 3/29, 3/13, 3/63 | 101 |
| Taher Sarwary | AU | All-rounder | 32, 37, 132, 174*, 67* | 0/11 | 82 |
| Amir Hamza | AU | All-rounder | 2, 16, 60*, 0*, 2 | 2/42, 2/10, 3/23, 2/31, 3/36 | 75 |
| Aaryavir Sehwag | IU | Batter | 160, 22, 70*, 34, 47 | – | 74 |
| Yashbardhan Singh Chauhan | IU | All-rounder | 17, 1, 52, 54, 122 | 1/23, 0/10, 0/20, 0/9, 0/19 | 68 |
| Subhan Ali | AU | Batter | 107, 4, 89, 11, 60 | – | 67 |
| Arjun Rajput | IU | Batter | 4, 107, 0, 15, 35* | 1/23, 0/19, 3/8, 0/39, 1/11 | 63 |
| Faisal Rahimi | AU | Batter | 33, 83, 1*, 88, 18 | 0/4 | 55 |
| Ishan Sood | IU | Batter | 2*, 0 | 4/37, 1/36, 3/18, 0/34, 0/61 | 53 |
| Abidullah Nadarjan | AU | Batter | 55, 15, 115, 33, 8 | 0/1, 0/9, 0/14, 1/12, 0/34 | 53 |
| Sohail Khan | AU | Bowler | 0, 17, 45, 51, 0 | 2/42, 0/1, 1/34, 5/22, 1/15 | 50 |
| Kavya Paresh Patel | IU | Bowler | 23, 6, 8 | 1/37, 1/48, 1/11, 1/54, 2/23 | 46 |
Best picks by role
Wicketkeeper: Anvay Dravid (IU): steady recent numbers. Noman Salarzai (AU): 12, 16, 19 in the last 3 innings.
Batters: Aaryavir Sehwag (IU): 160, 22, 70* in the last 3 innings. Subhan Ali (AU): 107, 4, 89 in the last 3 innings.
All-rounders: Taher Sarwary (AU): 32, 37, 132 in the last 3 innings. Amir Hamza (AU): 2, 16, 60* in the last 3 innings; 9 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings.
Bowlers: Noor Niazi (AU): 16 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings. Sohail Khan (AU): 0, 17, 45 in the last 3 innings; 8 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings.
Captain and vice-captain picks
- Captain: Noor Niazi (AU), our top-rated player, with 16 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings.
- Vice-captain: Taher Sarwary (AU): 32, 37, 132 in the last 3 innings.
- Grand league captain: Aaryavir Sehwag (IU), a less popular choice that can pay off.
- Differential pick: Ishan Sood (IU), likely to be in fewer teams.
IU vs AU Dream11 team for small leagues
- Wicketkeeper: Anvay Dravid
- Batters: Aaryavir Sehwag, Subhan Ali, Arjun Rajput, Faisal Rahimi
- All-rounders: Taher Sarwary (VC), Amir Hamza, Yashbardhan Singh Chauhan
- Bowlers: Noor Niazi (C), Sohail Khan, Kavya Paresh Patel
- Captain: Noor Niazi · Vice-captain: Taher Sarwary
- Team split: IU 5 : 6 AU
IU vs AU Dream11 team for grand leagues
- Wicketkeeper: Anvay Dravid
- Batters: Aaryavir Sehwag (C), Arjun Rajput, Subhan Ali, Ishan Sood
- All-rounders: Yashbardhan Singh Chauhan (VC), Taher Sarwary, Amir Hamza
- Bowlers: Noor Niazi, Kavya Paresh Patel, Sohail Khan
- Captain: Aaryavir Sehwag · Vice-captain: Yashbardhan Singh Chauhan
- Team split: IU 6 : 5 AU
Dream11, My11Circle and MPL: what to check
- Pick 11 players with at least one keeper, batter, all-rounder and bowler.
- Most apps cap players from one side (7 on many contests, 10 on Dream11), and every app has its own credit limit, so swap a player of the same role if you go over.
- Check the Playing XI after the toss and replace anyone who is not playing.
IU vs AU probable XI
India U19: Aaryavir Sehwag, Anvay Dravid (wk), Arjun Rajput, Aryan Savsani, Ishan Sood, Kavya Paresh Patel, Lakshya Raichandani (c), Manal Chauhan, Mohit Ulva, VK Vineeth, Yashbardhan Singh Chauhan
Afghanistan U19: Sohail Khan (c), Faridullah Ihsas, Subhan Ali, Noman Salarzai (wk), Faisal Rahimi, Taher Sarwary, Amir Hamza, Abidullah Nadarjan, Mohammad Ali Barakzai, Noor Niazi, Abdullah Hamdard
Follow the IU vs AU live score ball by ball, and see our match prediction.
FAQs
Who should be captain in the IU vs AU Dream11 team?
Noor Niazi is our captain pick and Taher Sarwary our vice-captain pick, based on recent form.
What is the IU vs AU pitch like?
It has been balanced, with an average first-innings score of 280.
Is the IU vs AU Playing XI announced?
Not yet. It comes at the toss, about 30 minutes before the start.
When does IU vs AU start?
12 Nov 2026, 10:30 AM IST at Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1).
This team is based on recent numbers and our own analysis; it is not a guarantee. Fantasy sports carry financial risk and can be addictive. Play responsibly, only if you are 18 or older and where it is legal in your state.
