Afg Vs Ind Under 19 Scorecard: Full Breakdown of the 2026 Semifinal

The India U19 vs Afghanistan U19 semifinal of the 2026 ICC Under‑19 World Cup delivered a thrilling contest that kept fans glued to the live broadcast. Below is a detailed Afg Vs Ind Under 19 Scorecard that captures every crucial moment, from the toss to the final wicket.

Match Overview

The match was played at the National Cricket Stadium on 14 June 2026. India won the toss and elected to bat first, aiming to set a challenging total for the Afghan side. The final result was a narrow victory for India, who posted 245/8 in 50 overs, while Afghanistan managed 242/9 in 49.5 overs.

India U19 Innings – Key Highlights

The innings began cautiously, with the opening pair seeing off the first five overs without losing a wicket. A pivotal moment came in the 22nd over when Afghanistan’s spinner Ahmad Zahir claimed the first wicket, removing the in‑form Karan Patel for 12.

India recovered through a 75‑run partnership between Sharma and Vikram Joshi (32). After Joshi’s dismissal, the lower order accelerated, and the final six runs came from a series of boundaries in the last two overs.

Afghanistan U19 Bowling – Performance Summary

  1. Hassan Farooq – 3 wickets, 42 runs (economy 4.66)
  2. Ahmad Zahir – 2 wickets, 38 runs (economy 4.75)
  3. Bilal Khan – 1 wicket, 45 runs (economy 5.00)
  4. Mohammad Nasir – 2 wickets, 48 runs (economy 5.33)

Afghanistan’s bowlers kept the scoring rate under control for most of the innings, but a late surge by India’s lower order forced them to concede the final 30 runs in the last five overs.

Afghanistan U19 Chase – Critical Phases