Afghanistan Under-19 vs Ireland Under-19 Match Highlights & Results

Goodbye! While Afghanistan celebrates a well-deserved victory, the cricketing action rolls on as Bangladesh U19 prepares to lock horns with Zimbabwe U19 this Saturday, January 31st at 7.30 am GMT. We will be back to bring you the toss and all the pre-match build-up, but for now, it’s goodbye from the commentary box!

Faisal Khan is the Player of the Match for his knock of 163 runs!

Shinozada's brilliant century! Earlier in the game, Afghanistan U19 overcame a shaky start to post a dominant 315/7. Despite being restricted to 46/2 in the first Powerplay, Afghanistan rebounded through a steady 75-run stand between Uzairullah Niazai and Faisal Shinozada. The innings was defined by a massive partnership between Shinozada and skipper Mahboob Khan. Shinozada played the role of the aggressor, smashing a career-best 163. While Wilson and Oliver Riley claimed three wickets each for Ireland, Afghanistan's middle-order surge shifted the momentum entirely, leaving Ireland with a steep chase.

The Irish hopes got shattered - The partnership focused on rotating the strike to take the game deep. Just when the batters began to accelerate, Aqil Khan, Afghan's star bowler for the inning, stepped up and broke their 55-run partnership. After that specific event, it was only a matter of time. Wickets tumbled again, and Afghanistan won by a massive 191 runs. Aqil Khan has been sensational with his bowling, and also he got the support from Abdul Aziz and Roohullah Arab.

The outstanding start from the Afghan bowlers - After setting a humongous total on the board, the bowlers of the side didn’t hold back. They started picking up wickets during the first Powerplay, which immediately putting the Irish batters on the back foot. By the 18th over, Ireland found themselves at 53 for 5. However, there was a glimmer of hope when Marko Bates and Reuben Wilson formed a partnership that gave fans something to cheer for.

Afghanistan qualifies for the semis - The Afghans had already established a positive net run rate, and with the two points earned, they have secured a spot in the semi-finals. Sri Lanka fought hard against the Proteas and managed to cross the line as well, but unfortunately, the matter have come down to net run rate as both Afghanistan and Sri Lanka have same points. So it's Afghanistan that claims the second spot.

Abdul Aziz to Luke Murray, OUT! That is a simple catch to the fielder.OUT! That is a simple catch to the fielder.

Abdul Aziz to Luke Murray, 2 runs, that is punched off the back foot for a couple.2 runs, that is punched off the back foot for a couple.

Abdul Aziz to Luke Murray, No run, the batter ducks under that one.No run, the batter ducks under that one.

Abdul Aziz to Luke Murray, No run, sharp bouncer! The batter ducks.No run, sharp bouncer! The batter ducks.

Nooristani to Thomas Ford, No run, the batter has just blocked that from the crease.No run, the batter has just blocked that from the crease.

Nooristani to Thomas Ford, No run, the batter has just blocked that from the crease.No run, the batter has just blocked that from the crease.

Nooristani to Thomas Ford, No run, the batter looks to play that but is comprehensively beaten.No run, the batter looks to play that but is comprehensively beaten.

Nooristani to Thomas Ford, No run, sharp bouncer! The batter ducks.No run, sharp bouncer! The batter ducks.

Nooristani to Marko Bates, OUT! That is a simple catch to the fielder.OUT! That is a simple catch to the fielder.

Nooristani to Marko Bates, No run, that is a cracking pull off the back foot, but for no run.No run, that is a cracking pull off the back foot, but for no run.

Abdul Aziz to Luke Murray, No run. Play and a miss! The batter wasn't quite sure how to play that one.No run. Play and a miss! The batter wasn't quite sure how to play that one.

Abdul Aziz to Luke Murray, No run, the cover drive is played but the result is a dot.No run, the cover drive is played but the result is a dot.

Abdul Aziz to Luke Murray, No run, that is a cracking pull off the back foot, but for no run.No run, that is a cracking pull off the back foot, but for no run.

Abdul Aziz to Luke Murray, No run, the batter looks to play that but is comprehensively beaten.No run, the batter looks to play that but is comprehensively beaten.

Abdul Aziz to Marko Bates, 1 run, that is pulled away through the fine leg region for a single.1 run, that is pulled away through the fine leg region for a single.

Abdul Aziz to Marko Bates, No run, that is defended solidly off the front foot.No run, that is defended solidly off the front foot.

Nooristani to Luke Murray, No run, the batter has just blocked that from the crease.No run, the batter has just blocked that from the crease.

Nooristani to Marko Bates, 1 run, this is driven through the covers for a single.1 run, this is driven through the covers for a single.

Nooristani to Marko Bates, 2 runs, that is pulled away through mid wicket for a couple of runs.2 runs, that is pulled away through mid wicket for a couple of runs.

Nooristani to Marko Bates, No run, that is a cracking pull off the back foot, but for no run.No run, that is a cracking pull off the back foot, but for no run.

Nooristani to Marko Bates, No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.

Nooristani to Marko Bates, 2 runs, the pull shot comes into play. Two runs taken.2 runs, the pull shot comes into play. Two runs taken.

Aqil Khan to Luke Murray, No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.

Aqil Khan to Marko Bates, 1 run, this is driven through the covers for a single.1 run, this is driven through the covers for a single.

Aqil Khan to Luke Murray, 1 run, the cover drive is played for a run.1 run, the cover drive is played for a run.

Aqil Khan to Luke Murray, No run, the batter has just blocked that from the crease.No run, the batter has just blocked that from the crease.

Aqil Khan to Marko Bates, 1 run, that is punched off the back foot for a single.1 run, that is punched off the back foot for a single.

Aqil Khan to Marko Bates, No run, that is driven through the covers, but it is a dot ball.No run, that is driven through the covers, but it is a dot ball.

Nooristani to Luke Murray, No run, the batter has just blocked that from the crease.No run, the batter has just blocked that from the crease.

Nooristani to Luke Murray, No run, the batter has just blocked that from the crease.No run, the batter has just blocked that from the crease.

Nooristani to Luke Murray, No run, the cover drive is played but the result is a dot.No run, the cover drive is played but the result is a dot.

Nooristani to Luke Murray, No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.

Nooristani to Luke Murray, No run, a gentle push by the batter but cannot pierce the gap.No run, a gentle push by the batter but cannot pierce the gap.

Nooristani to Luke Murray, No run, beaten! Lovely bowling as the batter is defeated all ends up.No run, beaten! Lovely bowling as the batter is defeated all ends up.

Aqil Khan to Luke Murray, 1 run, the batter has just blocked that from the crease. Gets a run.1 run, the batter has just blocked that from the crease. Gets a run.

Aqil Khan to Luke Murray, No run, that is driven through the covers, but it is a dot ball.No run, that is driven through the covers, but it is a dot ball.

Aqil Khan to Alex Armstrong, OUT! BOWLED! That has gone through the batter’s defense.OUT! BOWLED! That has gone through the batter’s defense.

Aqil Khan to Alex Armstrong, No run. Play and a miss! The batter wasn't quite sure how to play that one.No run. Play and a miss! The batter wasn't quite sure how to play that one.

Aqil Khan to Alex Armstrong, No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.

Aqil Khan to Alex Armstrong, No run, that is driven through the mid off, but it is a dot ball.No run, that is driven through the mid off, but it is a dot ball.

Rohullah Arab to Marko Bates, No run, that is defended solidly off the front foot.No run, that is defended solidly off the front foot.

Rohullah Arab to Marko Bates, No run, the off drive is played but it is stopped.No run, the off drive is played but it is stopped.

Rohullah Arab to Marko Bates, No run, that is driven through the covers, but it is a dot ball.No run, that is driven through the covers, but it is a dot ball.

Rohullah Arab to Marko Bates, No run, that is defended solidly off the front foot.No run, that is defended solidly off the front foot.

Rohullah Arab to Marko Bates, No run, a gentle push by the batter but cannot pierce the gap.No run, a gentle push by the batter but cannot pierce the gap.

Rohullah Arab to Marko Bates, No run, that is punched off the back foot, but not in the gap.No run, that is punched off the back foot, but not in the gap.

Aqil Khan to Alex Armstrong, No run, the cover drive is played but the result is a dot.No run, the cover drive is played but the result is a dot.

Aqil Khan to Alex Armstrong, No run. Swing and a miss! The batter swings hard at that one but does not connect.No run. Swing and a miss! The batter swings hard at that one but does not connect.

Aqil Khan to Alex Armstrong, No run, the batter looks to play that but is comprehensively beaten.No run, the batter looks to play that but is comprehensively beaten.

Aqil Khan to Alex Armstrong, No run, punched with sweet timing but not finding the gap.No run, punched with sweet timing but not finding the gap.

Aqil Khan to Marko Bates, 1 run, this time the batter goes back and punches it from the crease for a run.1 run, this time the batter goes back and punches it from the crease for a run.

Aqil Khan to Marko Bates, No run, a gentle push by the batter but cannot pierce the gap.No run, a gentle push by the batter but cannot pierce the gap.

Rohullah Arab to Alex Armstrong, No run, a gentle push by the batter but cannot pierce the gap.No run, a gentle push by the batter but cannot pierce the gap.

Rohullah Arab to Alex Armstrong, No run, that is defended solidly off the front foot.No run, that is defended solidly off the front foot.

Rohullah Arab to Alex Armstrong, No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.

Rohullah Arab to Marko Bates, 1 run, that is punched off the back foot for a single.1 run, that is punched off the back foot for a single.

Rohullah Arab to Marko Bates, No run, just a mere push. But no space for a run.No run, just a mere push. But no space for a run.

Rohullah Arab to Marko Bates, No run, that is driven through the point, but it is a dot ball.No run, that is driven through the point, but it is a dot ball.

Aqil Khan to Olly Riley, OUT! That is a good catch in the followthrough! Never easy to take those.OUT! That is a good catch in the followthrough! Never easy to take those.

Aqil Khan to Olly Riley, No run, this is down the off side and let through.No run, this is down the off side and let through.

Aqil Khan to Marko Bates, 1 run, this time the batter goes back and punches it from the crease for a run.1 run, this time the batter goes back and punches it from the crease for a run.

Aqil Khan to Olly Riley, 1 run, the cover drive is played for a run.1 run, the cover drive is played for a run.

Aqil Khan to Reuben Wilson, OUT! That is a simple catch to the fielder.OUT! That is a simple catch to the fielder.

Aqil Khan to Reuben Wilson, No run, this is driven through square on the off side, but the field is not pierced.No run, this is driven through square on the off side, but the field is not pierced.

Rohullah Arab to Marko Bates, No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.

Rohullah Arab to Marko Bates, No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.

Rohullah Arab to Marko Bates, No run, the cover drive is played but the result is a dot.No run, the cover drive is played but the result is a dot.

Rohullah Arab to Marko Bates, No run, just a mere push. But no space for a run.No run, just a mere push. But no space for a run.

Rohullah Arab to Marko Bates, No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.

Rohullah Arab to Reuben Wilson, 1 run, this time the batter goes back and punches it from the crease for a run.1 run, this time the batter goes back and punches it from the crease for a run.

Aqil Khan to Reuben Wilson, 1 run, this is driven through the covers for a single.1 run, this is driven through the covers for a single.

Aqil Khan to Reuben Wilson, No run, that is flicked away but straight to the fielder.No run, that is flicked away but straight to the fielder.

Aqil Khan to Reuben Wilson, No run, the batter goes back in the crease to flick but cannot find the gap.No run, the batter goes back in the crease to flick but cannot find the gap.

Aqil Khan to Marko Bates, 1 run, this is driven through the covers for a single.1 run, this is driven through the covers for a single.

Aqil Khan to Reuben Wilson, 1 run, the cover drive is played for a run.1 run, the cover drive is played for a run.

Aqil Khan to Reuben Wilson, No run, a gentle push by the batter but cannot pierce the gap.No run, a gentle push by the batter but cannot pierce the gap.

Rohullah Arab to Marko Bates, No run, the cover drive is played but the result is a dot.No run, the cover drive is played but the result is a dot.

Rohullah Arab to Reuben Wilson, 1 run, this time the batter goes back and punches it from the crease for a run.1 run, this time the batter goes back and punches it from the crease for a run.

Rohullah Arab to Marko Bates, 1 run, that is scooped over the man at fine leg for a single.1 run, that is scooped over the man at fine leg for a single.

Rohullah Arab to Reuben Wilson, 1 run, that is flicked away through mid on for a single.1 run, that is flicked away through mid on for a single.

Rohullah Arab to Marko Bates, 1 run, this time the batter goes back and punches it from the crease for a run.1 run, this time the batter goes back and punches it from the crease for a run.

Rohullah Arab to Marko Bates, No run, that is defended solidly off the front foot.No run, that is defended solidly off the front foot.

Aqil Khan to Reuben Wilson, No run, this is driven through square on the off side, but the field is not pierced.No run, this is driven through square on the off side, but the field is not pierced.

Aqil Khan to Reuben Wilson, Four! The slog comes out, with lot of power. Finds the boundary at mid wicket.Four! The slog comes out, with lot of power. Finds the boundary at mid wicket.

Aqil Khan to Reuben Wilson, Four! Nicely done. Going back in the crease, waiting for the ball to arrive and then flicking it away.Four! Nicely done. Going back in the crease, waiting for the ball to arrive and then flicking it away.

Aqil Khan to Marko Bates, 1 run, the cover drive is played for a run.1 run, the cover drive is played for a run.

Aqil Khan to Marko Bates, No run, this is driven through square on the off side, but the field is not pierced.No run, this is driven through square on the off side, but the field is not pierced.

Aqil Khan to Marko Bates, 2 runs, the on drive comes out now. The batter gets a couple of runs.2 runs, the on drive comes out now. The batter gets a couple of runs.

Rohullah Arab to Marko Bates, 1 run, that is punched off the back foot for a single.1 run, that is punched off the back foot for a single.

Rohullah Arab to Marko Bates, No run, that is defended solidly off the front foot.No run, that is defended solidly off the front foot.

Rohullah Arab to Marko Bates, No run, a gentle push by the batter but cannot pierce the gap.No run, a gentle push by the batter but cannot pierce the gap.

Rohullah Arab to Marko Bates, Four! That reaches the fence. The batter sweeps this away and finds the boundary at fine leg.Four! That reaches the fence. The batter sweeps this away and finds the boundary at fine leg.

Rohullah Arab to Marko Bates, No run, that is defended solidly off the front foot.No run, that is defended solidly off the front foot.

Rohullah Arab to Reuben Wilson, 1 run, this is driven through mid on for a single.1 run, this is driven through mid on for a single.