KATHMANDU, Nepal — Afghanistan’s under-19 cricket team claimed a dominant second win at the ICC U-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup.

Ahmadzai and Niazi lead dominant chase as Afghanistan opens campaign in Nepal.

Match follows opening loss to Portugal in Morocco-hosted competition.

Mahdi Nawruzi scored the lone goal for Afghanistan in what marked the team’s first appearance in the competition.

The emphatic victory was built on a monumental first-innings total of 612 for 7 declared.

The win came too late to alter the series outcome, as Afghanistan had already secured victories in the first two.

The ICC named six teams that will compete in the qualifier, hosted by Pakistan.

Trailing by 432 runs, the Irish batters showed resilience against a disciplined Afghan bowling attack.

The tournament will take place from April 7 to 12 in multiple cities across Morocco.

Batting first, Afghanistan posted a total of 169 runs before being bowled out in 50 overs.