The fixture was held in Abu Dhabi on Friday, May 2.

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.