Afghanistan Under-19 vs Sri Lanka Under-19, Super 6 - Match 4 Match Summary

The stage is set at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek for a cracking contest as the unbeaten Afghanistan U19s take on Sri Lanka U19s in Match 4 of the Super Sixes. The Afghans are storming through the group stages with three wins out of three, including comprehensive victories over heavyweights like South Africa and West Indies. On the other hand, Sri Lanka are coming into this game licking their wounds after a tough loss to Australia, where their batting lineup crumbled for just 58 runs. Afghanistan enters this match as the favorites, with their confidence sky-high. Their bowling attack has been absolutely lethal, led by the pacer Nooristani Omarzai who has been ripping through top orders for fun. But it’s their traditional strength spin that will likely test the Lankans the most. With batters like Faisal Khan in sublime touch, chasing down totals or setting big scores looks like a walk in the park for this well-oiled machine. They look like a team on a mission to lift the trophy. For Sri Lanka, it’s all about character and bouncing back. Captain Vimath Dinsara has a massive job on his hands to lift the morale in the dressing room after that batting collapse against the Aussies. They have the talent players like Kavija Gamage have shown flashes of brilliance but they need to apply themselves better against the turning ball. If they lose early wickets again, the Afghan bowlers will swarm all over them. This clash is a classic battle of momentum vs desperation. Afghanistan will look to keep their juggernaut rolling and seal a semi-final spot early, while Sri Lanka will like to create an upset. If Sri Lanka can handle the pressure, we might see an upset, but right now, it’s hard to bet against the high-flying Afghans.