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2nd Semi-Final, Harare Sports Club, Harare
, Feb 04, 2026
311/3
(41.1)
310/4
(50.0)
India Under-19 beat Afghanistan Under-19 by 7 wickets
% Chance to Win
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AFG-U19
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Rivals reunite for one last showdown - And then there were two. This emphatic win sets up a repeat of the 2022 ICC Under-19 World Cup final, with India and England set to meet again in the summit clash. Back then, it was India who came out on top, and they will be looking to do the same, while England will be desperate to settle the score and get their hands on the title for the first time since 1998. We will be back here at the Harare Sports Club on Friday, 6 February, for the grand finale. It gets underway at 7.30 am GMT (1 pm IST), but as you know, you can join us early for all the build-up to the clash. Until then, cheers and goodbye.
The victorious skipper of India Under-19 - Ayush Mhatre says it is a great feeling to have made the final. He feels Afghanistan got off to a nice start with the bat, but was pleased with how his side pulled things back through the middle phase. Mhatre also praises Afghanistan for the way they finished their innings. He reveals that the message at the halfway mark was to play their natural game. He highlights the role of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the chase, saying his batting played a massive role in easing the pressure on those waiting in the dressing room. Mhatre reserves special praise for Aaron George, calling him a fabulous and classy batter. He shares that George looked confident at the crease and that the team always felt a big score from him was just around the corner. Ayush mentions that the approach for the final will be to keep things simple and show a good attitude on the field. He thanks the fans for their support and promises that the team will give their absolute best in the final. When asked about the short turnaround between games, Mhatre replies that the team is used to such schedules, having played plenty of cricket in India, where matches often come with just a day's gap.
The captain of Afghanistan Under-19 - Mahboob Khan says that it was a good total, but they dropped two catches, and the bowlers did not hit the correct lengths, which cost them. Adds that the batting was really good, but it was a bad day for them. Praises Faisal Khan for his batting, says he is the best scorer in the tournament and calls him a future star. Also credits Uzairullah Niazai for his ton, and tells that the wicket was really good for batting and stayed the same. Mentions that it was a big total to defend, but they just could not do that, and it is part of the game. Ends by saying that he is proud of his team, qualifying through the group stages and working really hard to make it to the semis.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH - Aaron George has been given the award for his fantastic 115 off 104 balls. He says he is grateful for the opportunity and delighted to be able to contribute in such a crucial game for the team. He admits the runs had not come in recent matches, but felt his batting was in a good place and trusted that a performance like this was just around the corner. George adds that he kept believing in himself, backed his process, and was pleased to see it come together when it mattered most. He also credits the collective effort, saying everyone played to their full potential on the day, and now the focus shifts to the final, which he says the team is really looking forward to.
Presentation Time...
Afghan attack put to the sword - Well, what can you say about the Afghanistan bowling? They were taken apart from the very start. Dropping both Indian openers inside the first 10 overs proved hugely costly and, in many ways, decided the game right there, as they simply could not recover from those missed opportunities. Even though Nooristani picked up a couple of wickets, the damage was already done, while Wahid Zadran and Abdul Aziz had one each, with Aziz also overstepping on a wicket ball to sum up a night where both their bowling and fielding lacked the sharpness needed against a quality opposition in a knockout game.
Twin tons set the tone in a run-fest - Earlier in the game, Afghanistan piled on a massive total, powered by twin centuries from Faisal Khan and Uzairullah Niazai, who stitched together a commanding 148-run stand for the third wicket. Their late surge was particularly brutal, with 111 runs coming in the final 10 overs, although with wickets in hand and a true batting surface, they might feel they left a few more out there by not accelerating earlier. For India Under-19, D. Deepesh and Kanishk Chouhan claimed a couple of wickets apiece, but there are clear concerns around the bowling, especially at the death, an area they will need to tidy up quickly before the big finale.
Top order makes light work of a big chase - In a big chase like this, you need a fast start, and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi delivered exactly that with a sublime 68 off just 33 balls, setting the tone early with Aaron George as India Under-19 raced to 91 in 10 overs, a stand that virtually broke the back of the chase. Ayush Mhatre then took over, smashing his way to his second half-century of the campaign while adding another dominant 114-run partnership with George, who was the star with 115 off 104 balls to take India to the cusp of victory, even if he would have been disappointed not to finish the job himself, and with all of the top four among the runs, India go into the final full of confidence.
India storm into another U-19 World Cup final - In a battle of blues, it is the lighter shade that reigns supreme as India book their place in a 10th Men's Under-19 World Cup final, where they will meet England, returning to the summit clash after the heartbreak against Australia a couple of years ago. This is a statement performance in every sense, as they pull off the highest successful chase in Under-19 World Cups with almost nine overs to spare. However, there is still plenty of credit due to Afghanistan Under-19, who once again fall just short on the big stage and will have to wait a little longer to take that next step forward.
End Of The Over 41.1 : 311/3
1 Runs
- 141.1
V. Trivedi
5 (6)
V. Malhotra
38 (47)
W. Zadran
7.1-0-67-1
41.1
1
Wahid Zadran To Vedant Trivedi
India Under-19 are into the final! Zadran drops it short, slower through the air, on middle. Vedant turns it through square leg and picks up the winning run. India complete the highest successful run chase in Under-19 World Cups with relative ease. They get over the line with 7 wickets in hand and 53 balls to spare.
End Of The Over 41 : 310/3
7 Runs
- 040.1
- 040.2
- 140.3
- 040.4
- 440.5
- 240.6
V. Malhotra
38 (47)
V. Trivedi
4 (5)
R. Arab
4-0-35-0
40.6
2
Rohullah Arab To Vihaan Malhotra
Scores are level! Fuller, around the off stump and quicker as well. Malhotra punches it down the ground to the right of long on. He calls for two, and Vedant gets home at the danger end before the throw comes in.
40.5
4
Rohullah Arab To Vihaan Malhotra
FOUR! Sweetly struck! Arab bowls it a bit short, on middle, Vihaan is quick to pick up the length and rocks on the back foot. Pulls it aerially and to the left of the long on fielder for a boundary. India need 3 more runs.
40.4
0
Rohullah Arab To Vihaan Malhotra
Pushed through, on a nagging length, on off. Vihaan plays it from the crease to cover.
40.3
1
Rohullah Arab To Vedant Trivedi
Shorter and outside off, a bit of turn, Trivedi cuts it to deep cover for a single.
40.2
0
Rohullah Arab To Vedant Trivedi
In line with the off stump, a bit fuller, Vedant pushes it to cover.
40.1
0
Rohullah Arab To Vedant Trivedi
Flat and short by Arab, outside off. The ball stays a bit low and Vedant chops it down to point.
Powerplay 3. Five fielders are allowed outside the circle, but with just 8 runs needed, it does not matter much now.
End Of The Over 40 : 303/3
5 Runs
- 139.1
- 139.2
- W 39.3
- 239.4
- 139.5
- 039.6
V. Malhotra
32 (44)
V. Trivedi
3 (2)
W. Zadran
7-0-66-1
39.6
0
Wahid Zadran To Vihaan Malhotra
Full and speared in, on middle, Vihaan wrists it to mid-wicket.
39.5
1
Wahid Zadran To Vedant Trivedi
Full and on middle, Trivedi drives it to long on and gets to the other end.
39.4
2
Wahid Zadran To Vedant Trivedi
Fractionally short, on middle. Trivedi works it using his wrists through mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
India Under-19 are almost home, but still the job needs to be finished. Vedant Trivedi joins Vihaan Malhotra out in the middle now.
39.3
W
Wahid Zadran To Aaron George OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Aaron George throws his head back in disappointment. He wanted to be there right till the end. This is dropped short by Zadran, on off. Aaron stays on the back foot and looks to slice it behind square with an open bat face. Hits it flat and straight to the sub fielder, Nazif Amiri at backward point, who takes the catch around his waist. George walks off for 115 (104) with the finishing line in sight for his team. The 96-run stand is broken. India are 300/3, needing 11 runs more.
39.2
1
Wahid Zadran To Vihaan Malhotra
A bit of grip and turn, on the shorter side, on off. Vihaan presses back and tugs it to long on for a single. 300 comes up for India.
39.1
1
Wahid Zadran To Aaron George
Floated up, full and on off, Aaron whips it along the ground to long on for a run.
End Of The Over 39 : 298/2
7 Runs
- 138.1
- 138.2
- 138.3
- 4 LB 38.4
- 038.5
- 038.6
V. Malhotra
31 (42)
A. George
114 (102)
Nooristani
10-0-64-2
38.6
0
Nooristani To Vihaan Malhotra
Length delivery, on off, Malhotra strokes it to mid off.
38.5
0
Nooristani To Vihaan Malhotra
On a shortish length, across off, Vihaan stands up tall on his toes and fends it down.
38.4
lb
Nooristani To Vihaan Malhotra
FOUR LEG BYES! Nooristani sprays the full ball, down leg, Vihaan fails to connect with the glance. The ball brushes the pads and beats the diving keeper to his right for four leg byes.
38.3
1
Nooristani To Aaron George
Hits the deck hard, on off, Aaron knocks it off the back foot through covers for a single.
38.2
1
Nooristani To Vihaan Malhotra
Short and wide on off, Malhotra rises with the bounce and slaps it to deep cover for a single.
38.1
1
Nooristani To Aaron George
On a length, on off, Aaron leans on and punches it between cover and mid off for a quick single.
End Of The Over 38 : 291/2
11 Runs
- 1 LB 37.1
- 137.2
- 437.3
- 437.4
- 137.5
- 037.6
V. Malhotra
30 (38)
A. George
112 (100)
A. Aziz
10-0-70-0
37.6
0
Abdul Aziz To Vihaan Malhotra
Lands it on a back of a length, on off, Vihaan guides it to backward point.
37.5
1
Abdul Aziz To Aaron George
On a hard length, over off, Aaron gets his hands and drops it down with soft hands beside the strip on the off side for a single.
37.4
4
Abdul Aziz To Aaron George
FOUR! Stunning shot! Aziz bowls it fuller than the previous ball, on off and middle. Aaron plays the lofted drive with a straight bat and clears mid off with ease for four more.
37.3
4
Abdul Aziz To Aaron George
FOUR! Put away with disdain! On a back of a length, on middle. This sits up to be hit and Aaron latches onto it. He pulls it hard and in front of square for a four.
37.2
1
Abdul Aziz To Vihaan Malhotra
Angled in at the pads, Vihaan makes use of the angle and nurdles it through mid-wicket for a run.
37.1
lb
Abdul Aziz To Aaron George
Leg bye! On a length, on leg, George misses out on the tickle. A leg bye is taken as the ball goes off the pads to short fine leg.
End Of The Over 37 : 280/2
9 Runs
- 136.1
- 036.2
- 2 LB 36.3
- 136.4
- 436.5
- 136.6
A. George
103 (96)
V. Malhotra
29 (36)
K. Stanikzai
9-0-52-0
36.6
1
Khatir Stanikzai To Aaron George
Direct hit! On a length, on off, Aaron plays a punchy drive between cover and mid off. There is a direct hit at the batting end and the ball deflects towards deep third. The batters think about running the second but they eventually decide against it. The umpires want to be sure that Malhotra is in and they refer it upstairs. The replays find Malhotra to be home comfortably
36.5
4
Khatir Stanikzai To Aaron George
FOUR! Just a push and it races away. That brings up the HUNDRED for Aaron George. After a barren run across the last three games coming into this one, Aaron has come to the party in a pressure game. The relieved look on his face says it all. On a length, on middle. George just checks his drive and plays it using his bottom hand between mid-wicket and mid on for a four to reach the landmark. Aaron takes the helmet off to celebrate this moment.
36.4
1
Khatir Stanikzai To Vihaan Malhotra
On off, a length ball, Malhotra works it wide of mid off and gets to the other end.
36.3
lb
Khatir Stanikzai To Vihaan Malhotra
Two leg byes! Fuller and sliding onto the pads. Vihaan fails to lay any bat on the tickle. The ball clips the pads and goes to the left of deep fine leg for a couple of leg byes.
36.2
0
Khatir Stanikzai To Vihaan Malhotra
Fuller and on off, Vihaan stabs it down on the off side.
36.1
1
Khatir Stanikzai To Aaron George
On a good length, outside off, this is eased through covers for a single.
End Of The Over 36 : 271/2
3 Runs
- 035.1
- 035.2
- 1 NB 35.3
- 235.3
- 035.4
- 035.5
- 035.6
V. Malhotra
28 (33)
A. George
97 (93)
A. Aziz
9-0-60-0
35.6
0
Abdul Aziz To Vihaan Malhotra
A bit fuller, on off, Vihaan pushes it to cover off the front foot.
35.5
0
Abdul Aziz To Vihaan Malhotra
A bit of hesitation but no harm done! On a good length, on off, Malhotra plays it in front of cover. Aaron is keen for a single and is halfway down the track before being sent back. Luckiy for him, the fielder fumbles and that allows him to get back.
35.4
0
Abdul Aziz To Vihaan Malhotra
In the channel, on a back of a length, Vihaan Malhotra angles it to point.
35.3
2
Abdul Aziz To Vihaan Malhotra
Another good effort in the field! On a back of a length, over middle. Malhotra swivels and pulls it behind square leg. The fielder in the deep moves to his left and sticks out his left hand. He prevents the ball from bouncing past him and saves a couple of runs for his side.
35.3
nb
Abdul Aziz To Vihaan Malhotra
Oh, dear! A top-quality catch by Abdul Aziz but it all goes in vain. This is pitched up, on off, Malhotra pushes out in front of the body, looking to drive it down the ground. He is unable to keep the shot along the ground, and it goes at shin height towards the bowler. Abdul gets low on his follow-through and snaffles it. Vihaan is on his way back but he is asked to wait by the umpires. The third umpire is called into action to check for a no ball. In one of the two side on angles, Aaron George is in the way and the front foot of the bowler is not visible. The other angle is touch and go but the decision goes in favour of the batter. Malhotra survives. NO BALL given. Free Hit coming up.
35.2
0
Abdul Aziz To Vihaan Malhotra
On a short of a length, in the channel. Malhotra extends his hands and pats it to cover.
35.1
0
Abdul Aziz To Vihaan Malhotra
In and around the off pole, on a nagging length, tapped to cover by Vihaan.
End Of The Over 35 : 268/2
8 Runs
- 134.1
- 134.2
- 034.3
- 1 WD 34.4
- 134.4
- 134.5
- 334.6
V. Malhotra
26 (26)
A. George
97 (93)
K. Stanikzai
8-0-45-0
34.6
3
Khatir Stanikzai To Vihaan Malhotra
Buzzers! Khatir serves it on a back of a length, on off. Vihaan pushes it in front of mid off and takes a quick single. There is a shy at the bowling end and the throw hits the stumps. It deflects away between mid-wicket and mid on, allowing the batters to take two more runs. The third umpire is summoned to check whether Vihaan was in and the replays confirm that he was well in.
34.5
1
Khatir Stanikzai To Aaron George
Good effort! Khatir lands it on a short of a length, on middle. Aaron presents a high elbow and punches it with a straight bat down the ground. The mid on fielder dives to his left and saves at least a couple of runs for his side.
34.4
1
Khatir Stanikzai To Vihaan Malhotra
Angled into the pads, on a back of a length, Vihaan helps it from the crease to deep fine leg and crosses over.
34.4
wd
Khatir Stanikzai To Vihaan Malhotra
Wide! Sprayed down leg, on the fuller side. Vihaan fails to get it away. Mahboob Khan does well to move to his right and get a glove on it, preventing the ball from going past him.
34.3
0
Khatir Stanikzai To Vihaan Malhotra
Tucking the batter up for room, on a hard length, Malhotra stands tall and dabs it to point. George is keen for a single but is sent back by Vihaan in time.
34.2
1
Khatir Stanikzai To Aaron George
On a back of a length, across off, Aaron cuts it to backward point, where the fielder dives to his right and makes a half-stop. Just a single.
34.1
1
Khatir Stanikzai To Vihaan Malhotra
Full and on middle, Vihaan strokes it wide of mid off for a single.
End Of The Over 34 : 260/2
9 Runs
- 133.1
- 033.2
- 433.3
- 033.4
- 433.5
- 033.6
A. George
95 (91)
V. Malhotra
21 (22)
A. Aziz
8-0-57-0
33.6
0
Abdul Aziz To Aaron George
Bangs in a bouncer, just outside off, Aaron George ducks under it.
33.5
4
Abdul Aziz To Aaron George
FOUR! Excellent shot! Pitched up and on middle. Aaron George presents the full face of the bat, drives it on the up back past the bowler and it races away to the boundary. He moves to 95 now.
33.4
0
Abdul Aziz To Aaron George
Fuller and on off, Aaron George pushes it to short cover.
33.3
4
Abdul Aziz To Aaron George
FOUR! Class written all over it! Short of a length and around off. Aaron George takes a couple of steps forward, gets on top of the bounce and punches it sweetly through cover-point for a boundary.
33.2
0
Abdul Aziz To Aaron George
Drags the length back, on top of off, Aaron rides the bounce and punches it to cover.
33.1
1
Abdul Aziz To Vihaan Malhotra
From around the wicket, full and on off, Vihaan pushes out in front of his body and knocks it to the right of mid off for a quick single.
DRINKS! The result is almost a formality now unless the Afghans can pull out something special. India Under-19 have ticked most of the boxes, and with all the top order batters getting into runs, they will feel a lot better about themselves going into the big clash. For Afghanistan Under-19, it looks like another missed opportunity, but they will still want to fight till the end and make it as tough as possible for the Indians.
End Of The Over 33 : 251/2
8 Runs
- 032.1
- 432.2
- 1 WD 32.3
- 132.3
- 132.4
- 132.5
- 032.6
A. George
87 (86)
V. Malhotra
20 (21)
K. Stanikzai
7-0-37-0
32.6
0
Khatir Stanikzai To Aaron George
Keeps the stumps in play, on a length, George knocks it to mid off.
32.5
1
Khatir Stanikzai To Vihaan Malhotra
Tight single! Fuller and on off, Vihaan pats it in front of mid off and sets off for the run. Nooristani at mid off runs in and gets low, but a bad bounce results in him failing to pick the ball up in one go.
32.4
1
Khatir Stanikzai To Aaron George
On a good length, across off, Aaron plays a punchy drive between cover and mid off and crosses over.
32.3
1
Khatir Stanikzai To Vihaan Malhotra
Gets the yorker in, on middle. Malhotra digs it out wide of cover for a single.
32.3
wd
Khatir Stanikzai To Vihaan Malhotra
Wide! Full and down leg, Vihaan fails to lay any bat on the tickle.
32.2
4
Khatir Stanikzai To Vihaan Malhotra
FOUR! Misfield in the deep! A wide yorker, outside off. Vihaan Malhotra opens the face of his bat and squeezes it out through backward point. The fielder from deep third runs to his left, dives and gets to the ball but lets it through for a boundary.
32.1
0
Khatir Stanikzai To Vihaan Malhotra
Fuller and on middle, Vihaan Malhotra knocks it towards mid off.
End Of The Over 32 : 243/2
3 Runs
- 031.1
- 131.2
- 131.3
- 031.4
- 031.5
- 1 LB 31.6
V. Malhotra
14 (17)
A. George
86 (84)
A. Aziz
7-0-48-0
31.6
lb
Abdul Aziz To Vihaan Malhotra
Ouch! Bangs this into the pitch, on middle, takes pace off, Vihaan Malhotra goes through his pull shot early and misses. It deflects off his back towards short third and the batter gets a leg bye.
31.5
0
Abdul Aziz To Vihaan Malhotra
Fuller in length and on off, Vihaan Malhotra drives it away to mid off.
31.4
0
Abdul Aziz To Vihaan Malhotra
Good length and on middle, angling in, Vihaan Malhotra pats it back to the bowler.
31.3
1
Abdul Aziz To Aaron George
On off, on a length, this is punched through covers for a single.
31.2
1
Abdul Aziz To Vihaan Malhotra
Around off, on a short of a length. Vihaan gets on top of it and punches it wide of cover for a single.
31.1
0
Abdul Aziz To Vihaan Malhotra
Half a shout for caught behind! Aziz steams in from around the wicket, on a back of a length, targeting the top of off. Malhotra stays leg side of the ball and gets on his toes to deal with it. The ball goes past the outside edge and sneaks over the top of the off stump.
End Of The Over 31 : 240/2
11 Runs
- 130.1
- 130.2
- 130.3
- 030.4
- 2 WD 30.5
- 630.5
- 030.6
A. George
85 (83)
V. Malhotra
13 (12)
Nooristani
9-0-61-2
30.6
0
Nooristani To Aaron George
Full and outside off, Aaron reaches out and angles it to backward point.
30.5
6
Nooristani To Aaron George
SIX! Effortless! Nooristani pitches it up, on middle. George shows the full face of the bat and swings through the line. He does not try to overhit this one. Just holds his shape and lofts it over the long on fence for a six.
30.5
wd
Nooristani To Vihaan Malhotra
Two wides! Down leg by Nooristani, on a short of a length. Vihaan misses out on the glance. The ball bursts through the gloves of the keeper, Mahboob Khan and goes behind, allowing the batters to cross for one.
30.4
0
Nooristani To Vihaan Malhotra
Pushed across the left-hander, on a short of a good length. Malhotra stands tall to punch it away but the ball keeps low and he misses.
30.3
1
Nooristani To Aaron George
Nooristani goes into the surface again, on off. George waits on the back foot and shovels it to deep square leg for another single.
30.2
1
Nooristani To Vihaan Malhotra
On a hard length, at the bodyline of the batter. Vihaan swivels in the crease and pulls it through square leg for one more.
30.1
1
Nooristani To Aaron George
On a length, on middle, George presents a straight bat and plays it on the rise to long on for a single.
End Of The Over 30 : 229/2
5 Runs
- 129.1
- 129.2
- 029.3
- 129.4
- 129.5
- 129.6
A. George
77 (79)
V. Malhotra
12 (10)
A. Aziz
6-0-46-0
29.6
1
Abdul Aziz To Aaron George
Length again, on off, Aaron George opens the face of his bat and steers it through point for one more.
29.5
1
Abdul Aziz To Vihaan Malhotra
On a length and around off, Vihaan Malhotra pushes it through covers for one. He wants the second run but is sent back.
29.4
1
Abdul Aziz To Aaron George
Full again and on the pads, Aaron George flicks it away to deep square leg for another run.
29.3
0
Abdul Aziz To Aaron George
Goes fuller and on off, Aaron George knocks it towards mid off.
29.2
1
Abdul Aziz To Vihaan Malhotra
A wide yorker, outside off, Vihaan Malhotra squeezes it out through point for a run.
29.1
1
Abdul Aziz To Aaron George
Back of a length and on off, Aaron George dabs it down towards point for a single.
Abdul Aziz returns to the attack. 5-0-41-0 so far for the right-arm quick.
End Of The Over 29 : 224/2
5 Runs
- 1 LB 28.1
- 028.2
- 128.3
- 028.4
- 128.5
- 228.6
V. Malhotra
10 (8)
A. George
74 (75)
Nooristani
8-0-50-2
28.6
2
Nooristani To Vihaan Malhotra
Risky running! Fuller and on leg, Vihaan Malhotra clips it away through square leg and calls for the second run. The fielder from the deep is quick to get to the ball, but his throw is well wide of the keeper. A better throw would have had Vihaan there, who was struggling and had to put in the dive.
28.5
1
Nooristani To Aaron George
Length again, on middle, Aaron George pats it towards mid on for one.
28.4
0
Nooristani To Aaron George
On a length and on off, Aaron George pushes it towards short cover.
28.3
1
Nooristani To Vihaan Malhotra
Short of a length and on off, Vihaan Malhotra dabs it down towards point for a single.
28.2
0
Nooristani To Vihaan Malhotra
Nicely bowled! Back of a length and on off, nips away off the deck. Vihaan Malhotra gets squared up trying to play at that and it zips past the outside edge.
28.1
lb
Nooristani To Aaron George
Fuller and down the leg side, Aaron George fails to flick it away and it goes off his pads wide of short fine. A leg bye taken.
End Of The Over 28 : 219/2
11 Runs
- 127.1
- 427.2
- 127.3
- 427.4
- 127.5
- 027.6
V. Malhotra
7 (5)
A. George
73 (72)
W. Zadran
6-0-61-0
27.6
0
Wahid Zadran To Vihaan Malhotra
Slows it up, full and on middle and leg, Vihaan Malhotra turns it to the leg side.
27.5
1
Wahid Zadran To Aaron George
Arm ball, short and on middle and leg, Aaron George forces it to long on for one.
27.4
4
Wahid Zadran To Aaron George
FOUR! Top class from Aaron George! Flighted, full and on off, Aaron George gets a good stride out to take the front foot closer to the ball. He caresses it with a high elbow through covers for a boundary.
27.3
1
Wahid Zadran To Vihaan Malhotra
Flatter, full and on leg, Vihaan Malhotra tucks it away towards mid-wicket for a run.
27.2
4
Wahid Zadran To Vihaan Malhotra
FOUR! Lovely shot! Floated, short and around off. Vihaan Malhotra moves back, gets on top of the bounce and punches it with sweet timing through extra cover for a boundary.
27.1
1
Wahid Zadran To Aaron George
Tossed up, full and on off, Aaron George pushes it towards short cover for a quick single.
End Of The Over 27 : 208/2
4 Runs
- 026.1
- W 26.2
- 126.3
- 126.4
- 126.5
- 126.6
A. George
67 (69)
V. Malhotra
2 (2)
Nooristani
7-0-46-2
26.6
1
Nooristani To Aaron George
Hard length and on off, Aaron George punches it towards extra cover for one more.
26.5
1
Nooristani To Vihaan Malhotra
Hard length and on off, Vihaan Malhotra pats it in front of short cover and calls for the run. Aaron George responds well and gets to the other end, with the fielder failing to pick it up cleanly.
26.4
1
Nooristani To Aaron George
Fuller and on off, Aaron George drills it towards mid off for a run.
26.3
1
Nooristani To Vihaan Malhotra
Back of a length and around off, Vihaan Malhotra guides it to deep third for a single.
The 114-run partnership is broken. Vihaan Malhotra is the new batter. Can Afghanistan Under-19 build on this breakthrough?
26.2
W
Nooristani To Ayush Mhatre OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! It is the same duo that gave Afghanistan Under-19 the first breakthrough. This is fuller and angling into leg. Ayush Mhatre looks to flick it away, but goes at it half-heartedly and closes the bat face early as well. It takes the top edge and flies high in the air over mid-wicket. Osman Sadat turns around and runs after it. He dives in front to take a stunning catch. Mhatre goes back for a well-made 62 off 59. India Under-19 are 204/2, still needing 107 runs in 142 balls.
26.1
0
Nooristani To Ayush Mhatre
Good length and on middle, Ayush Mhatre pats it back to the bowler.
End Of The Over 26 : 204/1
3 Runs
- 025.1
- 125.2
- 025.3
- 125.4
- 125.5
- 025.6
A. George
65 (67)
A. Mhatre
62 (57)
W. Zadran
5-0-50-0
25.6
0
Wahid Zadran To Aaron George
Quicker, full and on off, Aaron George drills it straight to cover.
25.5
1
Wahid Zadran To Ayush Mhatre
Tossed up, full and on middle, Ayush Mhatre lofts it on the bounce to long off for one.
25.4
1
Wahid Zadran To Aaron George
Slows it up, full and on middle, Aaron George drives it to long off for a run.
25.3
0
Wahid Zadran To Aaron George
Floated, full and on off, Aaron George pushes it to short cover.
25.2
1
Wahid Zadran To Ayush Mhatre
Short and on middle, Ayush Mhatre punches it to long off for a single.
25.1
0
Wahid Zadran To Ayush Mhatre
Flatter, full and on middle, Ayush Mhatre stays back and blocks it out.
End Of The Over 25 : 201/1
5 Runs
- 124.1
- 224.2
- 124.3
- 024.4
- 024.5
- 124.6
A. Mhatre
60 (54)
A. George
64 (64)
Nooristani
6-0-42-1
24.6
1
Nooristani To Ayush Mhatre
Hard length and outside off, Ayush Mhatre punches it through covers for one.
24.5
0
Nooristani To Ayush Mhatre
Pitched up and on middle, Ayush Mhatre knocks it towards mid off.
24.4
0
Nooristani To Ayush Mhatre
Slower, full and on leg, Ayush Mhatre misses his flick and gets hit on the pads.
24.3
1
Nooristani To Aaron George
Full again and outside off, Aaron George reaches out and drills it to sweeper cover for a run. 200 UP FOR INDIA, and we are not even halfway through the innings.
24.2
2
Nooristani To Aaron George
Fuller and on off, Aaron George drives it through covers for a brace.
24.1
1
Nooristani To Ayush Mhatre
Fuller and on leg, Ayush Mhatre eases it to long on for a single.
End Of The Over 24 : 196/1
7 Runs
- 023.1
- 023.2
- 123.3
- 123.4
- 423.5
- 123.6
A. Mhatre
58 (50)
A. George
61 (62)
W. Zadran
4-0-47-0
23.6
1
Wahid Zadran To Ayush Mhatre
Another quick delivery, on middle, short as well, Ayush Mhatre heaves it to deep mid-wicket for one.
23.5
4
Wahid Zadran To Ayush Mhatre
FOUR! Excellent shot! Pushed through quicker, shortish and around off. Ayush Mhatre is quick to move back and crunches it through covers. Uzairullah Niazai gives chase and dives but fails to stop the boundary.
23.4
1
Wahid Zadran To Aaron George
Flighted, full and on off, Aaron George drives it to long off for a run.
23.3
1
Wahid Zadran To Ayush Mhatre
Goes short and on off, Ayush Mhatre punches it to long off for a single. That brings up the 100-RUN STAND between these two batters.
23.2
0
Wahid Zadran To Ayush Mhatre
Floated, full and on middle, Ayush Mhatre tucks it to short mid-wicket.
23.1
0
Wahid Zadran To Ayush Mhatre
Flatter, full and outside off, skids through, Ayush Mhatre looks to guide it away but misses.
End Of The Over 23 : 189/1
5 Runs
- 122.1
- 022.2
- 122.3
- 122.4
- 122.5
- 122.6
A. Mhatre
52 (45)
A. George
60 (61)
Nooristani
5-0-37-1
22.6
1
Nooristani To Ayush Mhatre
Pitched up and around off, Ayush Mhatre drills it wide of mid off for one more.
22.5
1
Nooristani To Aaron George
Back of a length and on off, Aaron George runs it down to deep third for one.
22.4
1
Nooristani To Ayush Mhatre
Slower one, full and outside off, Ayush Mhatre steers it towards point for one.
22.3
1
Nooristani To Aaron George
On a length and on middle, Aaron George nudges it through mid-wicket for a run.
22.2
0
Nooristani To Aaron George
Hard length and around off, Aaron George stabs it out to short extra cover.
22.1
1
Nooristani To Ayush Mhatre
FIFTY FOR MHATRE! A captain's knock, and this should give him a lot of confidence going ahead. Back of a length and around off, Ayush Mhatre steers it wide of point for a single. He looks up to the sky and then raises his bat.
Nooristani (4-0-32-1) is back.
End Of The Over 22 : 184/1
12 Runs
- 121.1
- 121.2
- 121.3
- 121.4
- 4 B 21.5
- 421.6
A. George
58 (58)
A. Mhatre
49 (42)
U. Niazai
1-0-8-0
21.6
4
Uzairullah Niazai To Aaron George
FOUR! Gets it through! Shorter in length and outside off, Aaron George makes room and reaches out for it. He cuts it away and finds the gap between cover-point and point for a boundary.
21.5
b
Uzairullah Niazai To Aaron George
FOUR BYES! That beats everyone! This is slower through the air, short and on leg, turns in sharply and keeps low as well. Aaron George backs away but fails to lay his bat on it. Mahboob Khan, the keeper, is busy appealing, but he did not have any chance of stopping that as the ball kept very low and rolled behind to the fence for a boundary.
21.4
1
Uzairullah Niazai To Ayush Mhatre
Floated, full and on middle, Ayush Mhatre drives it to long off for one.
21.3
1
Uzairullah Niazai To Aaron George
Quicker one, full and on middle, Aaron George drills it to long on for another run.
21.2
1
Uzairullah Niazai To Ayush Mhatre
Goes short and on middle and leg, Ayush Mhatre punches it to long on for a run.
21.1
1
Uzairullah Niazai To Aaron George
Flatter, full and on leg, Aaron George clips it through square leg for a single.
End Of The Over 21 : 172/1
9 Runs
- 120.1
- 020.2
- 120.3
- 5 NB 20.4
- 1 WD 20.4
- 020.4
- 120.5
- 020.6
A. Mhatre
47 (40)
A. George
52 (54)
K. Stanikzai
6-0-29-0
20.6
0
Khatir Stanikzai To Ayush Mhatre
Overpitched and around off, Ayush Mhatre drills it straight to extra cover.
20.5
1
Khatir Stanikzai To Aaron George
Low full toss, outside off, driven to deep cover for a single.
20.4
0
Khatir Stanikzai To Aaron George
Right in the blockhole, on off, Aaron George only manages to bunt it back to the bowler.
20.4
wd
Khatir Stanikzai To Aaron George
WIDE! A slower one, full but way outside off, Aaron George leaves it alone. Wided. Free Hit stays...
20.4
nb
Khatir Stanikzai To Aaron George
FOUR! FIFTY FOR GEORGE! His first half-century of this World Cup, and what a time to get it in the semi-final. Khatir Stanikzai bowls a very high full toss, around off. Aaron George manages to sway away and guides it behind point for a boundary. It is called a No Ball, and a Free Hit will come up. Aaron gets a warm hug from his skipper, and he raises his bat to acknowledge his teammates cheering him on.
20.3
1
Khatir Stanikzai To Ayush Mhatre
Short of a length and on off, Ayush Mhatre slaps it to sweeper cover for a run.
20.2
0
Khatir Stanikzai To Ayush Mhatre
Hard length and just outside off, Ayush Mhatre reaches out and stabs it out to short cover.
20.1
1
Khatir Stanikzai To Aaron George
Back of a length and around off, Aaron George punches it to sweeper cover for a single.
End Of The Over 20 : 163/1
13 Runs
- 119.1
- 019.2
- 619.3
- 019.4
- 019.5
- 619.6
A. Mhatre
46 (37)
A. George
46 (50)
R. Arab
3-0-28-0
19.6
6
Rohullah Arab To Ayush Mhatre
SIX! Out of here! Rohullah Arab dishes it out right in the hitting arc, full and on middle. Ayush gets the front leg out of the way and gets down on a knee. Slog sweeps it way over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.
19.5
0
Rohullah Arab To Ayush Mhatre
Fuller and on off, tapped to cover by Ayush.
19.4
0
Rohullah Arab To Ayush Mhatre
Full and on middle, Ayush plays it back to Arab.
19.3
6
Rohullah Arab To Ayush Mhatre
SIX! Not a clean connection but it does the job for Mhatre! Fractionally short, on middle. Ayush rocks on the back foot for the pull. The ball stays low and it comes off the toe end of the blade. The long on fielder ran to his right and looked to be in business for a moment, but the ball sailed over his head.
19.2
0
Rohullah Arab To Ayush Mhatre
Hangs it up there, on a length, on middle. Ayush checks his drive to the bowler.
19.1
1
Rohullah Arab To Aaron George
Full and on leg, George sweeps but can't beat the short fine leg fielder, who dives to his left and keeps it to a single.
End Of The Over 19 : 150/1
3 Runs
- 218.1
- 018.2
- 018.3
- 118.4
- 018.5
- 018.6
A. Mhatre
34 (32)
A. George
45 (49)
K. Stanikzai
5-0-20-0
18.6
0
Khatir Stanikzai To Ayush Mhatre
Pitched up, on off, Ayush pushes it to mid off.
18.5
0
Khatir Stanikzai To Ayush Mhatre
Cross-seam delivery, on a good length. Mhatre plays it on the up back to the bowler. Khatir grabs hold of the ball on the follow-through and fires in a throw at the batting end. Ayush fails to get out of the way quickly and gets hit on the back side. A hand of apology straight away from the bowler.
18.4
1
Khatir Stanikzai To Aaron George
Fuller and on off, George leans on and strokes it between cover and mid off. They cross.
18.3
0
Khatir Stanikzai To Aaron George
On a length, on off, Aaron presents a straight bat and keeps it out.
18.2
0
Khatir Stanikzai To Aaron George
Oh, that did not rise at all! Khatir lands it on a back of a length, outside off. George tries to work this ball off the back foot. It scoots through and goes under his vertical blade.
18.1
2
Khatir Stanikzai To Aaron George
Miscued but safe! Angled in, on a length, on off, George gets his hands out in front to play the lofted drive. It goes aerially off the outer half but wide of the cover fielder in the deep to his left. Mhatre hurries to the bowling end and completes the second run.
End Of The Over 18 : 147/1
10 Runs
- 017.1
- 017.2
- 417.3
- 217.4
- 417.5
- 017.6
A. Mhatre
34 (30)
A. George
42 (45)
R. Arab
2-0-15-0
17.6
0
Rohullah Arab To Ayush Mhatre
Full and on middle, Ayush turns it to the catching mid-wicket fielder.
17.5
4
Rohullah Arab To Ayush Mhatre
FOUR! Mhatre goes behind square this time! Arab angles it into the pads, on the fuller side. Ayush rolls his wrists on the sweep and the ball races through backward square leg for four more.
17.4
2
Rohullah Arab To Ayush Mhatre
Slides down leg, Ayush tickles this full ball to the right of the short fine leg fielder for a couple of runs.
17.3
4
Rohullah Arab To Ayush Mhatre
FOUR! Smeared away! Arab offers flight, full and on middle. Mhatre drops on a knee quickly and plays the slog sweep to the right of the mid-wicket fielder for a four. With that, the 50-run stand comes up between these two batters.
17.2
0
Rohullah Arab To Ayush Mhatre
Shorter and on middle. The ball stays low but Mhatre adjusts well to bunt it to mid-wicket.
17.1
0
Rohullah Arab To Ayush Mhatre
Full and around leg, Mhatre pushes it away but the catching mid-wicket fielder gets around and cuts it off with a dive to his left.
End Of The Over 17 : 137/1
4 Runs
- 116.1
- 016.2
- 116.3
- 016.4
- 1 LB 16.5
- 116.6
A. Mhatre
24 (24)
A. George
42 (45)
K. Stanikzai
4-0-17-0
16.6
1
Khatir Stanikzai To Ayush Mhatre
On the fuller side, outside off, Ayush extends his hands and caresses it wide of cover for another single.
16.5
lb
Khatir Stanikzai To Aaron George
Leg bye! Too straight by Khatir. At the hips, on a short of a length. Aaron misses out on the glance. A leg bye is taken as the ball drops behind on the leg side.
16.4
0
Khatir Stanikzai To Aaron George
Bowled from a bit wide of the crease, on a good length in line with the off stump. George drives it on the up to mid off.
16.3
1
Khatir Stanikzai To Ayush Mhatre
Skidding through, on off. Not that short for the pull, but Mhatre goes for it. He is rushed and mistimes it to long on for a run.
16.2
0
Khatir Stanikzai To Ayush Mhatre
Fuller and on off, Mhatre goes hard on the drive and loses his shape. Squeezes out an inside edge onto the pads.
16.1
1
Khatir Stanikzai To Aaron George
Short and wide on off, Aaron half-heartedly goes after it. The ball flies down to deep third off a thickish outside edge. Single taken.
DRINKS! India Under-19 are cruising along in this chase and are well ahead in the game. They just need to keep doing more of the same, and they will get over the line comfortably. For Afghanistan Under-19, they have to go for wickets as that is the only way for them to get back in this game. They cannot be defensive and have to reduce the boundary options for the Indian batters to create some pressure. Also, the two dropped chances have cost them, and they cannot afford to be any more sloppy in the field.
End Of The Over 16 : 133/1
5 Runs
- 015.1
- 015.2
- 015.3
- 415.4
- 115.5
- 015.6
A. Mhatre
22 (21)
A. George
41 (42)
R. Arab
1-0-5-0
15.6
0
Rohullah Arab To Ayush Mhatre
Darted in from around the wicket, full and on middle. Ayush nudges it to mid-wicket.
15.5
1
Rohullah Arab To Aaron George
Fired in at the pads, George works this full ball wide of mid-wicket for a single.
15.4
4
Rohullah Arab To Aaron George
FOUR! Lovely! Tossed up, outside leg. Aaron backs away and opens up the front hip to play the inside out. Goes over cover with ease and the fielder in the deep stands no chance.
15.3
0
Rohullah Arab To Aaron George
Angled in again, attacking the front pad, Aaron brings his bat out in front and keeps it out.
15.2
0
Rohullah Arab To Aaron George
Drifting in, fuller and on middle. Aaron defends it watchfully.
15.1
0
Rohullah Arab To Aaron George
Flighted delivery, on a length, on middle. Aaron George blocks it out with a straight bat.
End Of The Over 15 : 128/1
6 Runs
- 114.1
- 014.2
- 114.3
- 014.4
- 014.5
- 414.6
A. Mhatre
22 (20)
A. George
36 (37)
K. Stanikzai
3-0-14-0
14.6
4
Khatir Stanikzai To Ayush Mhatre
FOUR! Up and over! Khatir goes short, on off. Ayush stays on the back foot and pivots. He pulls it well over the mid-wicket fielder and picks up a boundary.
14.5
0
Khatir Stanikzai To Ayush Mhatre
Fuller and on off, Ayush eases the drive to cover.
14.4
0
Khatir Stanikzai To Ayush Mhatre
Khatir bashes the surface, over middle. It comes at waist height and Mhatre swivels for the pull. Hits it hard and on the bounce to the mid-wicket fielder.
14.3
1
Khatir Stanikzai To Aaron George
In the channel, on a short of a length, this is punched through covers for a single.
14.2
0
Khatir Stanikzai To Aaron George
On top of off, George gets on top of the bounce and taps it to cover.
14.1
1
Khatir Stanikzai To Ayush Mhatre
Shouts of 'catch'! Khatir Stanikzai bangs it in short, on off, Mhatre looks to take on the short ball. He was aiming to go over mid-wicket but ended up hitting it a lot straighter. The long on fielder runs in off the ropes and collects it on the bounce. They cross.
End Of The Over 14 : 122/1
12 Runs
- 613.1
- 113.2
- 013.3
- 113.4
- 013.5
- 413.6
A. George
35 (35)
A. Mhatre
17 (16)
Nooristani
4-0-32-1
13.6
4
Nooristani To Aaron George
FOUR! Fortuitous boundary for George! On a back of a length, fractionally wide, Aaron flays at it but gets an outside edge. It races fine of the deep third fielder for a four.
13.5
0
Nooristani To Aaron George
Aimed at the sticks, on a good length. George plays a punchy drive back to the bowler.
13.4
1
Nooristani To Ayush Mhatre
Pitched up, on off, Mhatre checks his drive and plays it to the left of the cover fielder. He calls for two straight away but the fielder in the deep is quick to get rid of the ball and keeps the batters down to a single.
13.3
0
Nooristani To Ayush Mhatre
Honing in on the off stump, on a length, Mhatre defends it right under his eyes.
13.2
1
Nooristani To Aaron George
At the sticks, on a good length, George pushes it down to long on and crosses over.
13.1
6
Nooristani To Aaron George
SIX! Aaron George makes it look so easy! Nooristani sprays a full ball on the pads. George plays the wristy pick-up shot and has no intention of keeping the shot along the ground. Hits it to the left of the deep square leg fielder and the ball lands on the boundary cushions on the full.
End Of The Over 13 : 110/1
1 Runs
- 012.1
- 012.2
- 012.3
- 112.4
- 012.5
- 012.6
A. Mhatre
16 (14)
A. George
24 (31)
K. Stanikzai
2-0-8-0
12.6
0
Khatir Stanikzai To Ayush Mhatre
Another swing and a miss! Bangs this into the pitch, on middle, skids through, Ayush Mhatre goes for the pull but gets hurried and misses.
12.5
0
Khatir Stanikzai To Ayush Mhatre
Full again and on middle, Ayush Mhatre drills it away towards mid off.
12.4
1
Khatir Stanikzai To Aaron George
Touch fuller and on middle, Aaron George knocks it towards mid on for a single.
12.3
0
Khatir Stanikzai To Aaron George
Hard length and on middle, Aaron George rides the bounce and tucks it to short mid-wicket.
12.2
0
Khatir Stanikzai To Aaron George
Lands this on a good length and around off, once again keeps low. Aaron George looks to push it away but it goes off the toe-end of the bat on the bounce to the keeper.
12.1
0
Khatir Stanikzai To Aaron George
Swing and a miss! Fuller and on off, nips away a bit, Aaron George tries to go over the bowler's head but fails to connect.
End Of The Over 12 : 109/1
11 Runs
- 011.1
- 111.2
- 611.3
- 011.4
- 011.5
- 411.6
A. Mhatre
16 (12)
A. George
23 (27)
Nooristani
3-0-20-1
11.6
4
Nooristani To Ayush Mhatre
FOUR! The Indian skipper is dealing in boundaries here! Fuller and on middle, angling in, Ayush Mhatre hoicks it off the inner half of the bat but gets it well wide of mid-wicket for four runs.
11.5
0
Nooristani To Ayush Mhatre
Short of a length and around off, Ayush Mhatre slaps it to short extra cover.
11.4
0
Nooristani To Ayush Mhatre
Beaten! Good length and just around off, nips back in. Ayush Mhatre does not move his feet at all and just looks to play it with his hands but gets beaten on the inside edge.
11.3
6
Nooristani To Ayush Mhatre
SIX! Stand and deliver! Pitched up and on middle, in the slot as well. Ayush Mhatre is not afraid to take it on. He makes a solid base for himself, hits it through the line to dispatch it over the long on fence for another biggie. 100 UP FOR INDIA!
11.2
1
Nooristani To Aaron George
Full again and on leg, Aaron George clips it towards short mid-wicket, where the fielder dives to his right to make a half-stop. A single taken.
11.1
0
Nooristani To Aaron George
Fuller and on middle, Aaron George knocks it to the left of the bowler.
End Of The Over 11 : 98/1
7 Runs
- 110.1
- 010.2
- 010.3
- 010.4
- 010.5
- 610.6
A. Mhatre
6 (8)
A. George
22 (25)
K. Stanikzai
1-0-7-0
10.6
6
Khatir Stanikzai To Ayush Mhatre
SIX! Gets off the mark in some fashion! Khatir Stanikzai bangs this into the pitch, on middle and leg. Ayush Mhatre picks the bones out of that one and whacks it over the deep square leg fence for a biggie.
10.5
0
Khatir Stanikzai To Ayush Mhatre
Keeps low again! A bit fuller and around off, Ayush Mhatre stands on leg stump and just throws his bat at it but misses due to the lack of bounce.
10.4
0
Khatir Stanikzai To Ayush Mhatre
Length again and on off, Ayush Mhatre opens the bat face and guides it to point again.
Halt! Mahboob Khan has copped a glancing blow on the chin. A small cut on the chin for the Afghan captain. The physio is out to have a look.
10.3
0
Khatir Stanikzai To Ayush Mhatre
Hits the length hard and just outside off, Ayush Mhatre backs away and throws his hands at it but this keeps low and goes under his bat. It rolls towards the keeper, where Mahboob Khan tries to gather it but it just bounces in front off him and parries off his gloves onto his chin. That will hurt a bit.
10.2
0
Khatir Stanikzai To Ayush Mhatre
On a length and on off, Ayush Mhatre steers it away towards point.
10.1
1
Khatir Stanikzai To Aaron George
Fuller and around off, Aaron George pushes it through covers for a single.
Time for Powerplay 2! Extra protection for Afghanistan Under-19. They are now allowed 4 fielders outside the 30-yard circle till the end of the 40th over.
End Of The Over 10 : 91/1
7 Runs
- 69.1
- 09.2
- W 9.3
- 1 WD 9.4
- 09.4
- 09.5
- 09.6
A. Mhatre
0 (3)
A. George
21 (24)
Nooristani
2-0-9-1
9.6
0
Nooristani To Ayush Mhatre
On a good length, on middle. Mhatre defends it out.
9.5
0
Nooristani To Ayush Mhatre
Length again, on off, Ayush Mhatre pushes it to short cover.
9.4
0
Nooristani To Ayush Mhatre
Oh..that is really close! Good length and on off, holds its line. Ayush Mhatre leaves it alone as the ball just goes inches past the off pole. Ayush gets away with it here.
9.4
wd
Nooristani To Ayush Mhatre
WIDE! Fuller but down the leg side, Ayush Mhatre fails to glance it away. An appeal from the keeper, but nothing doing. Wided.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi berates himself on his way back. In walks the skipper, Ayush Mhatre.
9.3
W
Nooristani To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Nooristani gets the massive wicket here, and Afghanistan Under-19 can breathe a sigh of relief. This is a well-directed short ball, on middle, takes off a bit. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi once again goes for the pull shot but the ball just gets big on him. It goes off the top edge high in the air, and Osman Sadat at mid-wicket runs forward and manages to hold on to a crucial catch. Sooryavanshi has got out in a similar fashion in the last game, and against Bangladesh and USA as well, so he will need to work on that. However, he has done his job here, with a quick-fire 68 off 33.
9.2
0
Nooristani To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Hard length and on off, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi punches it to mid off.
9.1
6
Nooristani To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
SIX! Wow...what a shot! Fuller delivery, on middle, angling in. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi picks it up and, with just the flick of the wrists, whips it over the wide long on fence for a biggie.
End Of The Over 9 : 84/0
9 Runs
- 08.1
- 48.2
- 08.3
- 48.4
- 18.5
- 08.6
A. George
21 (24)
V. Sooryavanshi
62 (30)
A. Aziz
5-0-41-0
8.6
0
Abdul Aziz To Aaron George
On a length and on off, Aaron George pats it to short cover.
8.5
1
Abdul Aziz To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Another short ball, on middle, does not bounce much. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi gets low to heave but gets it from the inner half of the bat to deep square leg for one.
8.4
4
Abdul Aziz To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
FOUR! Put away! Short of a length and on middle, not short enough to trouble the batter. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi gets on top of it and pulls it away wide of deep mid-wicket for four more runs.
8.3
0
Abdul Aziz To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Back of a length and on off, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi stays back and blocks it out in front of short cover.
8.2
4
Abdul Aziz To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
FOUR! Not from the middle of the bat, but he will take that! Pitched up and around off, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi this time gets under it and lofts it. He does not time it that well, but gets enough to send it over cover for a boundary.
8.1
0
Abdul Aziz To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Play and a miss! Fuller delivery, on off, holds its line, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi stays back and looks to hit it through the line but misses.
End Of The Over 8 : 75/0
2 Runs
- 07.1
- 07.2
- 07.3
- 07.4
- 17.5
- 17.6
V. Sooryavanshi
53 (25)
A. George
21 (23)
Nooristani
1-0-2-0
7.6
1
Nooristani To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Fuller and on middle, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi wrists it off the pads in front of square leg for a single.
7.5
1
Nooristani To Aaron George
Pitched up and on leg, Aaron George knocks it to the left of mid on for a single.
7.4
0
Nooristani To Aaron George
DROPPED! Afghanistan Under-19 are digging a hole for themselves here. Hard length and around middle, Aaron George swats it but gets no elevation and hits it flat towards mid on. Wahid Zadran gets low and tries to grab it but fails to hold on to it. The reaction from the Afghan players says it all.
7.3
0
Nooristani To Aaron George
Around off again, on a hard length, Aaron taps it to cover.
7.2
0
Nooristani To Aaron George
On a back of a length, on off, George punches it to cover.
7.1
0
Nooristani To Aaron George
Beaten! Nooristani bangs it into the surface, on off. Aaron has a poke at it but the ball kicks up off the deck to whistle past the outside edge.
End Of The Over 7 : 73/0
18 Runs
- 46.1
- 46.2
- 06.3
- 46.4
- 06.5
- 66.6
V. Sooryavanshi
52 (24)
A. George
20 (18)
A. Aziz
4-0-32-0
6.6
6
Abdul Aziz To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
SIX! FIFTY FOR SOORYAVANSHI! It has been a fiery knock from a dangerous left-hander in a pressure chase. He gets to his half-century in just 24 balls. Abdul Aziz goes short again and on middle, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi picks up the length early, swivels and pulls it with disdain over the deep square leg fence for a biggie. He raises his bat and soaks in all the applause.
6.5
0
Abdul Aziz To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Hard length and outside off, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi punches it but straight to point. A rare dot.
6.4
4
Abdul Aziz To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
FOUR! A bit of pizzazz now! This is on off, not that short. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi initially thinks about ducking it, but sways away and at the last moment, just upper cuts it over the keeper's head for the third boundary of the over.
6.3
0
Abdul Aziz To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Abdul Aziz bends his back and bangs this hard into the pitch, on off, takes off sharply. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi uses his feet but gets into an awkward position, and slashes at it, only to miss.
6.2
4
Abdul Aziz To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
FOUR! To the other side this time! Back of a length and around off, sits up nicely for the batter. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi transfers his weight on the back foot and pulls it over mid-wicket for another boundary.
6.1
4
Abdul Aziz To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
FOUR! It's raining boundaries here! Short of a length and outside off. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi gets the chance to free his arms and crunches it through point for four runs. He is never going to miss out on those.
End Of The Over 6 : 55/0
19 Runs
- 45.1
- 65.2
- 15.3
- 05.4
- 45.5
- 45.6
A. George
20 (18)
V. Sooryavanshi
34 (18)
W. Zadran
3-0-40-0
5.6
4
Wahid Zadran To Aaron George
FOUR! Another one! Fires this one full and around off. Aaron George opens the face of his bat and squeezes it out, beating the cover fielder to his right for four more runs. Zadran has gone for 34 runs in his last 2 overs.
5.5
4
Wahid Zadran To Aaron George
FOUR! It's power from one end, and timing from the other! Flighted, full and around off, Aaron George leans on to his drive nicely and caresses it between mid off and extra cover for a lovely boundary. Also, the 50 is up for India Under-19!
5.4
0
Wahid Zadran To Aaron George
Slows it up, full and on middle, Aaron George gets forward and blocks it out.
5.3
1
Wahid Zadran To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Short and on off, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi punches it to long off for a single.
5.2
6
Wahid Zadran To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
SIX! He has got hold of that one! Tossed up, full and on middle, in the slot as well. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi clears his front leg away and smokes it way over the long on fence for a biggie.
5.1
4
Wahid Zadran To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
FOUR! A top effort but in vain! Flatter, short and on middle, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi moves back to pull but cannot fully transfer his weight. He mistimes it high in the air towards deep mid-wicket. The fielder from long on, runs to his left and flings himself but just fails to reach the ball. It trickles away to the fence, he gets up and tries to push it back in with another dive but fails to stop the boundary.
End Of The Over 5 : 36/0
5 Runs
- 14.1
- 04.2
- 04.3
- 04.4
- 04.5
- 44.6
A. George
12 (15)
V. Sooryavanshi
23 (15)
A. Aziz
3-0-14-0
4.6
4
Abdul Aziz To Aaron George
FOUR! That spoils the over a bit! This is pitched up and on off again. Aaron George extends his arms to get under it and lofts it with superb timing over extra cover for a boundary.
4.5
0
Abdul Aziz To Aaron George
Full again and on middle, attacks the stumps, Aaron George gets behind the line of it and blocks it down the pitch.
4.4
0
Abdul Aziz To Aaron George
Touch fuller and on off, Aaron George drives it on the up but fails to beat cover.
4.3
0
Abdul Aziz To Aaron George
On a length and on off, Aaron George pushes it towards cover.
4.2
0
Abdul Aziz To Aaron George
Back of a length and around off, Aaron George punches it to short cover.
4.1
1
Abdul Aziz To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
DROPPED! A massive moment in this game! Short of a length and outside off, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi cuts it hard but fails to keep it down. It flies towards backward point, where Uzairullah Niazai moves to his left and tries to reverse cup it around his chest, but spills it out. He is one of the better fielders in the Afghan side, and he cannot believe it. A single taken. How costly will it prove?
End Of The Over 4 : 31/0
15 Runs
- 03.1
- 43.2
- 43.3
- 03.4
- 63.5
- 13.6
V. Sooryavanshi
22 (14)
A. George
8 (10)
W. Zadran
2-0-21-0
3.6
1
Wahid Zadran To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Flights it up, full and on off, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi drives it to long off for one. 15 runs off the over!
3.5
6
Wahid Zadran To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
SIX! BANG! Vaibhav Sooryavanshi goes big now. Tossed up, full and on off, Vaibhav gets under it and launches it down the ground. There is a fielder at long off but he can only watch it sail over his head for a biggie.
3.4
0
Wahid Zadran To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Quicker, shortish and on leg, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi pats it towards short mid-wicket.
3.3
4
Wahid Zadran To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
FOUR MORE! Powered away! Flatter, full and on middle, angling in. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi skips down the track and thumps it over the bowler's head for another boundary.
3.2
4
Wahid Zadran To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
FOUR! Gets it through! Slower through the air, full and on off, turns away. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi initially thinks about going over covers. He adjusts to the line and length of the ball and pushes it on the rise through covers for a boundary.
3.1
0
Wahid Zadran To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Floated delivery, full and on middle, not much spin on it, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi prods forward and blocks it out.
End Of The Over 3 : 16/0
4 Runs
- 02.1
- 02.2
- 02.3
- 42.4
- 02.5
- 02.6
A. George
8 (10)
V. Sooryavanshi
7 (8)
A. Aziz
2-0-9-0
2.6
0
Abdul Aziz To Aaron George
Goes fuller, outside off, Aaron checks his drive to mid off.
2.5
0
Abdul Aziz To Aaron George
On a back of a length, outside off, Aaron rides the bounce and cuts it to the fielder at cover.
2.4
4
Abdul Aziz To Aaron George
FOUR! Beautiful! Aziz bowls it full, on off, George presents the full face of the blade and just punches it down the strip with a high elbow. The ball goes under the outsretched left hand of the bowler and it races away.
2.3
0
Abdul Aziz To Aaron George
Fractionally fuller, on middle, George whips it along the ground to mid on.
2.2
0
Abdul Aziz To Aaron George
Into the surface again, over off. Aaron gets on his toes and angles it to point.
2.1
0
Abdul Aziz To Aaron George
Targets the top of off, on a back of a length. Aaron stays back and defends.
End Of The Over 2 : 12/0
6 Runs
- 01.1
- 01.2
- 41.3
- 21.4
- 01.5
- 01.6
V. Sooryavanshi
7 (8)
A. George
4 (4)
W. Zadran
1-0-6-0
1.6
0
Wahid Zadran To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
This is bowled from a bit wide on the crease. On a nagging length, it stays low, outside off. Vaibhav drops his bat down on the ball.
1.5
0
Wahid Zadran To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
A bit quicker, on the fuller side, this is firmly driven to mid off by Vaibhav.
1.4
2
Wahid Zadran To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Sliding on with the arm, shorter and on middle. Sooryavanshi works it off the back foot behind square leg for a couple of runs.
1.3
4
Wahid Zadran To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
FOUR! Hammered! Zadran errs in line and length. Short and wide on off, there to be put away. Vaibhav reaches out and slaps it past point for a four.
1.2
0
Wahid Zadran To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Shorter and a bit of turn, on off, Vaibhav dabs it down on the off side.
1.1
0
Wahid Zadran To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Darted in, on off, Vaibhav defends it from the crease.
Spin from the other end in the form of Wahid Zadran.
End Of The Over 1 : 6/0
6 Runs
- 40.1
- 00.2
- 00.3
- 1 LB 0.4
- 00.5
- 10.6
V. Sooryavanshi
1 (2)
A. George
4 (4)
A. Aziz
1-0-5-0
0.6
1
Abdul Aziz To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
This is pitched up by Aziz, on off. Sooryavanshi goes hard on the drive away from his body. Miscues it off the inner half wide of mid-wicket. Vaibhav is off the mark with this streaky single.
0.5
0
Abdul Aziz To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
From around the wicket to the left-hander, on a back of a length, on middle. Sooryavanshi blocks it out off the back foot.
0.4
lb
Abdul Aziz To Aaron George
A massive shout for LBW but turned down! That looked high. Angled in and then it nips away, on a back of a length. George is squared up as he sets up to work it away on the leg side with a closed bat face. The ball raps Aaron high on the back thigh before rolling behind for a leg bye.
0.3
0
Abdul Aziz To Aaron George
Hits the hard length, over off. Aaron stays on the back foot and gets his hands high to stab it down the strip.
0.2
0
Abdul Aziz To Aaron George
A better line and length. On a good length, on middle. Aaron George covers the line and solidly defends.
0.1
4
Abdul Aziz To Aaron George
FOUR! Aaron George and India are on their way. India's innings starts in the same fashion as the Afghan innings did. Angled into the pads, on a length. Aaron flicks it uppishly between mid-wicket and mid on for a boundary.
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Match Info
- Venue Harare Sports Club, Harare
- Weather Bright and Sunny
- Toss Afghanistan Under-19 won the toss and elected to bat
- Result India Under-19 beat Afghanistan Under-19 by 7 wickets
- Player of the Match Aaron George
- Umpire Russell Warren (ENG), Shaun Haig (NZ) and Shawn Craig (AUS)
- Referee Graeme Labrooy (SL)
Match Notes
- Innings Break: Afghanistan Under-19 310/4 in 50.0 overs
- Power play 3 (41-50): Afghanistan Under-19 310/4 (111 runs, 2 wickets)
- U Niazai Youth ODI hundred: 100 runs in 85 balls (12x4) (2x6)
- Afghanistan Under-19 301/4 in 49.1 overs
- Afghanistan Under-19 252/2 in 44.5 overs
- U Niazai Youth ODI fifty: 52 runs in 63 balls (6x4) (1x6)
- 3rd wicket partnership: 100 off 108 balls between F Khan (60) and U Niazai (38)
- F Khan Youth ODI hundred : 101 runs in 86 balls (14x4) (0x6)
- Afghanistan Under-19 201/2 in 40.2 overs
- Power play 2 (11-40): Afghanistan Under-19 199/2 (157 runs, 2 wickets)
- Drinks: Afghanistan Under-19 170/2 in 35.0 overs
- 3rd wicket partnership: 50 off 60 balls between F Khan (29) and U Niazai (20)
- Afghanistan Under-19 152/2 in 31.2 overs
- F Khan Youth ODI fifty: 51 runs in 49 balls (7x4) (0x6)
- 2nd wicket partnership: 50 off 55 balls between O Sadat (11) and F Khan (36)
- Afghanistan Under-19 100/1 in 21.1 overs
- Drinks: Afghanistan Under-19 74/1 in 16.0 overs
- 1st wicket partnership: 51 off 68 balls between O Sadat (20) and K Ahmadzai (30)
- Afghanistan Under-19 51/0 in 11.2 overs
- Power play 1 (1-10): Afghanistan Under-19 42/0
- Power play 2 (11-40): India Under-19 303/3 (212 runs, 2 wickets)
- India Under-19 300/2 in 39.2 overs
- A George Youth ODI hundred : 102 runs in 95 balls (13x4) (2x6)
- 3rd wicket partnership: 50 off 43 balls between A George (26) and V Malhotra (21)
- Drinks: India Under-19 251/2 in 33.0 overs
- India Under-19 250/2 in 32.4 overs
- India Under-19 200/2 in 24.3 overs
- 2nd wicket partnership: 100 off 85 balls between A George (39) and A Mhatre (53)
- A Mhatre Youth ODI fifty: 50 runs in 43 balls (4x4) (4x6)
- A George Youth ODI fifty: 51 runs in 52 balls (8x4) (1x6)
- India Under-19 150/1 in 18.4 overs
- 2nd wicket partnership: 50 off 48 balls between A George (21) and A Mhatre (28)
- Drinks: India Under-19 133/1 in 16.0 overs
- India Under-19 105/1 in 11.3 overs
- Power play 1 (1-10): India Under-19 91/1
- A George dropped on 20 by W Zadran in 7.4 overs
- V Sooryavanshi Youth ODI fifty: 52 runs in 24 balls (7x4) (3x6)
- 1st wicket partnership: 51 off 35 balls between A George (16) and V Sooryavanshi (34)
- India Under-19 51/0 in 5.5 overs
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