Afghanistan A reach 207/4 at lunch on day 4, chasing 615 against Sri Lanka A
Skipper Darwish Rasooli stood firm at the crease with a defiant unbeaten 102 off 207 deliveries
Skipper Darwish Rasooli stood firm at the crease with a defiant unbeaten 102 off 207 deliveries
The match has so far seen Sri Lanka A dominate with both bat and ball.
Chasing a target of 173, Ireland A reached 175 for four in just 22.3 overs.
Afghanistan booked their ticket to the World Cup after advancing undefeated through the Asia Qualifiers.
The 2026 ICC Men’s Under-19 Cricket World Cup is expected to bring together the world’s top youth teams.
The match is seen as vital for both teams, with a World Cup berth at stake.
Both Afghanistan and Nepal remain undefeated so far.
The Tri-Nation Series features Afghanistan A, Sri Lanka A, and Ireland A, with matches played in Abu Dhabi.
Most of the players have resettled in Australia, with others living in the United Kingdom and Canada.
This victory marks Afghanistan’s third successive win in the regional qualifier.