Lucknow, India – Afghanistan’s Under-19 cricket team continued their sensational form in the ongoing 50-over tri-series, defeating India A Under-19 by a commanding 6 wickets in the second match on Friday.
Kabul 24: This victory marks back-to-back triumphs for the young Afghans, having already beaten the main India U19 side by 71 runs in the series opener.Winning the toss, India A elected to bat first but were quickly put under pressure by Afghanistan’s disciplined bowling attack.
The Afghan bowlers, led by Faridoon Dawoodzai and Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, who both claimed three wickets each, bundled out India A for a modest 162 in just 42.3 overs.
The Indian batting lineup struggled throughout, unable to build meaningful partnerships against tight lines and aggressive spin.Chasing 163, Afghanistan approached the target with confidence and maturity. Despite losing four wickets, the Afghan batsmen never looked in serious trouble.
A composed half-century from Numan Shah, combined with valuable contributions from Rahmatullah Zurmati and calm finishing from the middle order, guided Afghanistan to victory in 41 overs, with six wickets and 54 balls to spare.
This dominant performance follows their emphatic 71-run win over India’s primary U19 team earlier in the week, underlining the depth and quality of Afghanistan’s emerging talent.
The young Afghans have now established themselves as the team to beat in the tri-series, sitting comfortably at the top of the table.Afghan fans across the country and around the world have flooded social media with pride and celebration, hailing the team as the “future of Afghan cricket.” Many believe this generation has what it takes to shine brightly at the 2026 ICC Under-19 World Cup.
With one match remaining in the tri-series, Afghanistan are on the verge of an unbeaten campaign – a powerful statement made on Indian soil against one of cricket’s traditional powerhouses.The Young Lions of Afghanistan have roared once again.
