India is entering in the finals with a comprehensive eight wicket win over Sri Lanka U19 in the semifinals, while Pakistan also achieved a eight-wicket win against Bangladesh U19 to set up this marquee clash at Dubai.
India captain Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and elected to bowl first against South Africa in the third T20I of the five-match series at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala on Sunday.
Pakistan captain Farhan Yousaf has won the toss and decided to bowl first against arch-rivals India in the fifth match of the ongoing ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup 2025 at the ICC Academy Ground on Sunday.
England skipper Ben Stokes has won the toss and opted to bat in the second Ashes Test against Australia, which is a day/night, pink-ball contest in Brisbane on Thursday.
South African stand-in skipper Aiden Markram won the toss and opted to bowl first in the first ODI against India at Ranchi's JSCA International Stadium Complex on Sunday.
Team India is already 1-0 down in the series. With this series being of just two matches, it is important that they win this match to avoid another series loss in back-to-back years. Currently, India is on a four-match losing streak at home in Tests against South Africa, England, New Zealand
Pakistan is heading into the tri-series after producing a clinch, all-round display to sweep the bilateral series against Sri Lanka 3-0 earlier this month, while Zimbabwe will rely heavily on its senior players, including skipper Sikandar Raza, in the team lineup.
Australia skipper Mitchell Marsh won the toss and elected to bowl first in the fourth T20I of the five-match series against India, which is being played at Carrara Oval here on Thursday.