Windhoek (Namibia), January 19 (ANI): Afghanistan registered their second win in a row within the ongoing ICC U19 World Cup 2026, thrashing the West Indies by 138 runs on the Excessive Efficiency Oval on Sunday.
Batting first, opener Khalid Ahmadzai made 34 runs off 45 balls, together with two fours and as many sixes. Osman Sadat performed a restrained knock of 88 runs off 131 balls with 9 fours.
Wicketkeeper-batter and captain Mahoob Khan hammered 86 off 69 deliveries, together with 10 fours and two sixes, as Afghanistan posted 262/6 in 50 overs. For the West Indies, Jakeem Pollard (3/39) and Vitel Lawes (3/48) scalped three wickets apiece.
Whereas chasing a goal of 263 runs, the West Indies have been bundled out for simply 124 runs. Wicketkeeper-batter Jewel Andrew scored 57 runs off 70 deliveries, together with 4 boundaries and three sixes.
All-rounder Nooristani (4/16), Wahid Zadran (3/36), and Khatir Stanikzai (3/20) delivered sensational performances with the ball for Afghanistan.
In the meantime, England secured a convincing eight-wicket win of their match towards Zimbabwe in Harare on Sunday. Batting first, Zimbabwe have been restricted to 208/9 in 50 overs after captain Simbarashe Mudzengerere performed an unbeaten knock of 45 runs off 63 deliveries.
For England, Manny Lumsden (3/38), Ralphie Albert (2/49), and Farhan Ahmed (2/33) have been among the many wicket takers.
In response, Ben Mayes (77*) and captain Thomas Rew (86*) performed match-winning knocks as England chased down the goal in 28 overs.
Alternatively, the USA vs New Zealand U19 World Cup match in Bulawayo was deserted as a result of rain and a moist outfield. USA made 253/9 in 50 overs earlier than New Zealand scored 12/0, with each groups sharing one level every. (ANI)
