The Kabul Tribune (KT) — Afghanistan’s Under-19 national cricket team advanced to the semifinals of the ICC U19 World Cup after defeating Ireland by 191 runs in a dominant performance.
Afghanistan delivered a strong all-round display, excelling in both batting and bowling to secure one of their most significant victories of the tournament.
Batting first, Afghanistan posted a commanding total of 315 for 7 in 50 overs. Faisal Khan led the charge with 163 runs off 142 balls, anchoring the innings with a standout performance.
In response, Ireland were bowled out for 124 in 40.4 overs. Abdul Aziz claimed three wickets for 21 runs, helping dismantle the Irish batting lineup.
The comprehensive win secured Afghanistan’s place in the semifinals of this year’s U19 World Cup, marking a major milestone for the young squad in the ongoing tournament.
The victory is being regarded as one of Afghanistan’s most important achievements in the current edition of the competition.
