SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates — Afghanistan’s Under-19 cricket team secured a commanding 100-run victory over Pakistan’s Under-19 side in the first match of their bilateral 50-over series held in the United Arab Emirates on Friday.
Batting first, Afghanistan posted an impressive total of 306 runs for the loss of eight wickets in their allotted 50 overs. Faisal Khan led the charge with a stunning 123-run innings, while Mahbub Taskin contributed 54 runs, Barkat Ebrahimzai added 36, and Nazifullah Amiri scored 31 runs.
In response, Pakistan’s Under-19 team struggled to chase the target, managing only 206 runs before being bowled out in the 46th over.
The match was part of a series organized in preparation for the upcoming Under-19 Asia Cup, which begins on November 30 in the UAE. Afghanistan has previously claimed the championship title in the youth Asia Cup, underscoring its prominence in the region’s cricketing landscape.
