U-19 tri-series, 2nd one-dayer: Afghanistan crushes India-B by 71 runs
Afghanistan produced an all-round show to defeat India-B by a margin of 71 runs in the second one-day match of the U-19 Tri-Series also involving India-A, here at the Centre of Excellence Ground on Wednesday.
After being bowled out for 168 in 45.2 overs in which Naman Pushpak claimed 4/45 in his 10 overs, Afghanistan U-19 came back strongly to win the contest and take the top spot.
India-B, which had lost to the ‘A’ side in the first match, is languishing at the bottom of the table with two consecutive defeats.
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Ishan Sood (8-0-24-2) was impressive for India B with the ball but a fine 58 (76 balls, 7x4s) from Afghanistan No. 3 Faisal Shinozada and Azizullah Maikhil’s 42 took the Afghans to 168.
In reply, India B fell apart despite opening batter Yuvraj Gohil holding one end strongly with a fine knock of 60 (80 balls, 8x4s, 1x6s).
But all other India-B batters were dismissed for single-digit scores as the team was bundled out for a mere 97 in 29.3 overs, with Abdul Aziz claiming 6/38 in his 10 overs. Salam Khan and Wahidullah Zadran claimed two wickets apiece.
Published on Nov 19, 2025
