The Kabul Tribune (KT) — Afghanistan’s Under-19 national cricket team secured its second consecutive victory at the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup after defeating the West Indies Under-19 side by 138 runs in a 50-over match.
Batting first, Afghanistan posted a total of 263 runs for the
loss of six wickets, with strong performances from Usman Saadat, who scored 88
runs, and Mahboob Taskin, who added 86.
In reply, West Indies were bowled out for 124 runs in the
34th over. For Afghanistan, Nusratullah Omarzai took four wickets, while Waheedullah
Zadran and Khater Stanikzai claimed three wickets each.
Afghanistan had earlier defeated South Africa in their
opening group match. The team is scheduled to play its final group-stage match
next Wednesday against Tanzania’s Under-19 team.
