Afghanistan Under-19 vs Sri Lanka Under-19 Match Highlights & Results

Goodbye for now - What a sensational turnaround by Sri Lanka U19 to chase a modest total and snatch victory against all the odds! The ICC Under-19 World Cup Super Six drama is just heating up, and we have a massive double-header coming your way on Tuesday, 27th of January, as Pakistan U19 lock horns with New Zealand U19, while India U19 take on Zimbabwe U19. Do join us earlier for the pre-match buildup before the first ball is bowled at 7.30 am GMT. Until then, it's goodbye from this thriller!

Afghanistan Under-19 skipper - Mahboob Khan says they planned to score 250 but failed with the bat. Shares that there were three run outs, which was a turning point. Tells that they have been fielding well so far in the tournament but today they lacked some fight on the field. Mentions that they will try to beat Ireland in the last match

The skipper of Sri Lanka Under-19 - Vimath Dinsara says his players fielded well. Mentions that the wicket was good to bat on. They managed to keep Afghanistan Under-19 under 200 and were confident while chasing it. Shares that it's good to bounce back after the last match against Australia.

...Time for the Presentation...

Chamika Heentigala wins the Player of the Match award - Heentigala says he enjoys his bowling every time and tries to support the team. Shares that Afghanistan Under-19 scored a good total but acknowledges how they batted overall. Reckons that Dulnith Sigera played a supporting role, and he just tried to anchor the innings.

Afghanistan failed to score big - Earlier in the game, Sri Lanka restricted Afghanistan to a modest total of 193 on a seaming wicket, capitalizing on disciplined spells from Kugathas Mathulan and Viran Chamuditha, who took two wickets each. After slipping to 64/4, Afghanistan recovered slightly through a 76-run partnership between Osman Sadat and Aziz Mia Khil, while Rohullah Arab added a quick unbeaten 22 at the end to give the bowlers something to defend.

A well-calculated chase by Lanka - However, Dimantha Mahavithana and Senuja Wekunagoda showcased remarkable temperament, anchoring the innings with a steady partnership that neutralized the early Afghan pressure. This foundation allowed Kavija Gamage and Dulnith Sigera to play sensible, calculated cameos later in the innings. By finding the boundary at crucial intervals, they successfully broke through sequences of dot balls, ensuring the required run rate never became a source of panic.

A clinical and composed display from Sri Lanka - Sri Lanka successfully redeemed themselves following a heavy defeat to Australia, securing a vital victory over Afghanistan. By winning the toss and electing to bowl, the Sri Lankans seized control of the narrative early. The run chase began with a moment of tension as Sri Lanka lost Viran Chamuditha in the very first over, threatening a potential collapse.

Abdul Aziz to Chamarindu Nethsara, 2 runs.TWO! That will do! Bangs it short, around off, Chamarindu Nethsara pulls, it goes more off the top edge over mid-wicket. Well over the fielder for a couple of runs. Sri Lanka Under-19 win by 4 wickets!

Abdul Aziz to Chamika Heentigala, Leg bye.Leg bye! A slower bouncer into the surface on middle, Heentigala fails to pull and gets hit on the body. It rolls to square leg for a leg bye.

Abdul Aziz to Chamarindu Nethsara, 1 run.A slower length ball, outside off, Chamarindu Nethsara dabs it to third man for a single.

Abdul Aziz to Chamarindu Nethsara, Four!FOUR! Sri Lanka Under-19 are one more hit away! Short again with some width outside off, Chamarindu Nethsara slashes his blade and hits it over point for a boundary.

Abdul Aziz to Chamarindu Nethsara, No run.Keeps it short and close to the off pole. Chamarindu Nethsara taps as he gets on his toes to point.

Nooristani to Chamika Heentigala, No run.Short of a good length and around off, Heentigala pulls it nicely but straight to square leg.

Nooristani to Chamarindu Nethsara, Leg bye.Angling on the pads, flicked to square leg for a single. It is given as a leg bye.

Nooristani to Chamarindu Nethsara, No run.Back of a length and on middle and leg, Chamarindu Nethsara pins it on the deck.

Nooristani to Chamarindu Nethsara, No run.Keeps it short, outside off, shaping away. Chamarindu Nethsara looks to push at it but misses.

Nooristani to Chamika Heentigala, 1 run.On a length and around off, Heentigala taps it on the deck and it rolls to mid off and takes a quick single.

Nooristani to Chamika Heentigala, No run.Nooristani bowls on the shorter side, outside off, Heentigala gets behind to cut it away but misses.

Rohullah Arab to Chamika Heentigala, 1 run.One more run to end the over as Heentigala punches off the back foot to long on.

Rohullah Arab to Chamarindu Nethsara, 1 run.Angles in a fuller delivery on middle, Chamarindu Nethsara looks to defend but splices it to third man for a single.

Rohullah Arab to Chamarindu Nethsara, No run.Tossed up, around off, Chamarindu Nethsara punches it to cover.

Just 12 runs needed now. Chamarindu Nethsara is the next batter in.

Rohullah Arab to Dulnith Sigera, OUT! c sub Nazif Amiri b Rohullah Arab.OUT! TAKEN! Tries to go for the glory shot and holes out. Floats it full and around off, Dulnith Sigera gets on his knee to slog-sweep but gets a top edge, high and to short fine leg where Nazif Amiri runs to his left and holds onto it.

Rohullah Arab to Dulnith Sigera, No run.Floats it, attacking the stumps, Sigera punches it to mid on.

Rohullah Arab to Chamika Heentigala, 1 run.Shorter delivery, outside off, Heentigala slaps it through covers for a single.

Nooristani to Dulnith Sigera, No run.On a length, around off, Dulnith Sigera gets inside the line and punches but mistimes it back to the bowler.

Nooristani to Chamika Heentigala, 1 run.Drops it short and on middle, Heentigala pulls it to deep square leg for a single.

Nooristani to Chamika Heentigala, Wide!Wide! Straighter delivery, down leg. Heentigala looks to clip it away but misses.

Nooristani to Dulnith Sigera, 1 run.Overpitched, just outside off, Dulnith Sigera hits it to extra cover for a single.

Nooristani to Dulnith Sigera, Six!SIX! Oh, he has picked the bones out off it! Slightly short and going down leg, Dulnith Sigera goes back and pulls it over fine leg and it goes the distance. Just 16 runs needed now.

Nooristani to Dulnith Sigera, No run.Bowls it short, around off, Dulnith Sigera lets it go.

Nooristani to Chamika Heentigala, Leg bye.Leg bye! Short of a good length and on middle, Heentigala looks to swipe it across but misses and gets hit on the pads. A bit high and takes a leg bye as it rolls away.

Rohullah Arab to Dulnith Sigera, No run.This is full and around off, Dulnith Sigera defends on the front foot.

Rohullah Arab to Dulnith Sigera, No run.Angling onto the pads, Dulnith Sigera goes back and turns it to mid-wicket.

Rohullah Arab to Dulnith Sigera, No run.Touch fuller, around off, Dulnith Sigera takes a step across and pushes it to cover.

Rohullah Arab to Dulnith Sigera, No run.A good length delivery, on middle and leg, punched back to Arab.

Rohullah Arab to Chamika Heentigala, 1 run.Tossed up, outside off, Heentigala hits it to cover for a single.

Rohullah Arab to Chamika Heentigala, No run.Pushes it full and on middle and leg, Heentigala clips it to mid-wicket.

Abdul Aziz to Dulnith Sigera, Four!FOUR! 12 runs off the over! Overpitched, just outside off. Dulnith Sigera punches it straight and well past mid off for a boundary.

Abdul Aziz to Dulnith Sigera, No run.This is full and outside off, driven to cover.

Abdul Aziz to Dulnith Sigera, Six!SIX! Bowls on a good length, outside off, Dulnith Sigera picks the length and lofts it flat over extra cover for a biggie. First six for Sigera.

Abdul Aziz to Dulnith Sigera, Wide!Wide! Short again but going down leg, Dulnith Sigera looks to clip but misses.

Abdul Aziz to Dulnith Sigera, No run.Bowls it too short and wide, Dulnith Sigera shoulders arms to it.

Abdul Aziz to Dulnith Sigera, No run.Back of a length, outside off, Dulnith Sigera rocks back to cut but misses.

Abdul Aziz to Chamika Heentigala, 1 run.LANDS SAFELY! Abdul Aziz bowls a bumper on middle, Heentigala looks to pull but gets a top edge to square leg, well over the fielder inside the ring for a single.

Rohullah Arab to Chamika Heentigala, 1 run.Touch short, around off, Heentigala punches it to long off for a single.

Rohullah Arab to Chamika Heentigala, No run.This is full and wide of off, Heentigala leans and knocks it to cover.

Rohullah Arab to Dulnith Sigera, 1 run.Fractionally short, around off, Dulnith Sigera goes back and cuts it to point for a single.

Rohullah Arab to Dulnith Sigera, No run.Fires it full and in line of the stumps. Dulnith Sigera prods and blocks.

Rohullah Arab to Dulnith Sigera, No run.Flatter delivery, around off, Dulnith Sigera stays back to defend.

Rohullah Arab to Dulnith Sigera, Four!FOUR! A boundary after a long time! Floats it fuller and on middle, Dulnith Sigera comes down the track and hammers it down for a boundary.

Final Powerplay! Sri Lanka Under-19 need 42 runs in 60 balls.

Abdul Aziz to Dulnith Sigera, 1 run.Ona  good length, outside off, Dulnith Sigera dabs it to third man for a single.

Abdul Aziz to Dulnith Sigera, Wide!Wide! Too short and on leg, Dulnith Sigera looks to pull it away but misses. Abdul Aziz turns to appeal but instead gets a wide call.

Abdul Aziz to Chamika Heentigala, 1 run.Angles in a length ball, around off, Heentigala punches it in front of cover for a single.

Abdul Aziz to Dulnith Sigera, 1 run.On a length and on top of off, Dulnith Sigera drops it wide of point for a quick single.

Abdul Aziz to Dulnith Sigera, No run.Hard length delivery, outside off, Dulnith Sigera carves it straight to cover.

Abdul Aziz to Dulnith Sigera, No run.Keeps it short and outside off. Dulnith Sigera leaves it.

Abdul Aziz to Chamika Heentigala, 1 run.Abdul Aziz bangs it short, outside off, Heentigala hops and knocks it to past point for a single.

Rohullah Arab to Dulnith Sigera, No run.A maiden by Arab! Flighted full and on middle, defended out.

Rohullah Arab to Dulnith Sigera, No run.This is close to the off pole. Dulnith Sigera drops it to point.

Rohullah Arab to Dulnith Sigera, No run.Flat and outside off, Dulnith Sigera punches it to cover.

Rohullah Arab to Dulnith Sigera, No run.This is full and around off, punched to cover.

Rohullah Arab to Dulnith Sigera, No run.Flat and outside off, Dulnith Sigera taps it to point. Heentigala wants a single but is sent back by Sigera.

Rohullah Arab to Dulnith Sigera, No run.Floats it full and around off, Dulnith Sigera leans and blocks it out.

Uzairullah Niazai to Chamika Heentigala, 2 runs.Half tracker, outside off. Heentigala goes back and strokes it through cover. In the gap for a couple of runs.

Uzairullah Niazai to Dulnith Sigera, 1 run.Drops it touch short, outside off, Dulnith Sigera pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Uzairullah Niazai to Chamika Heentigala, 1 run.Tossed up on middle, Heentigala bunts it to mid-wicket for a single.

Uzairullah Niazai to Chamika Heentigala, No run.Shorter and around off, punched to cover.

Uzairullah Niazai to Dulnith Sigera, 1 run.This is full and around off, Dulnith Sigera plays it past cover for a single.

Uzairullah Niazai to Chamika Heentigala, 1 run.Too full and on middle, Heentigala clips it to square leg for a single.

Rohullah Arab to Dulnith Sigera, No run.Another dot as Dulnith Sigera defends it back to Arab.

Rohullah Arab to Dulnith Sigera, No run.Full and outside off, pushed to point.

Rohullah Arab to Dulnith Sigera, No run.Was that a chance? Touch short, outside off, holds a bit into the surface. Dulnith Sigera goes back to cut but gets a thick outside edge to the keeper, who fumbles as the edge hits the fingertips of his gloves and pops out.

Rohullah Arab to Dulnith Sigera, No run.Floats it full and around off, Dulnith Sigera leans across to defend but miscues it to mid on.

Rohullah Arab to Chamika Heentigala, 1 run.This is full nd outside off, Heentigala plays it to point and calls for a quick single. The fielder has a shy at the batter's end. A better throw would have helped the keeper a bit more. Sigera is in with a dive.

Rohullah Arab to Chamika Heentigala, No run.Slanting on the pads, Heentigala opens up the body and tucks it to square leg.

Uzairullah Niazai to Dulnith Sigera, No run.On the fuller side, attacking the stumps, turned to square leg.

Uzairullah Niazai to Dulnith Sigera, No run.Too full and around off, Dulnith Sigera skips down and clips it to mid-wicket.

Uzairullah Niazai to Dulnith Sigera, No run.Flatter delivery, around off, Dulnith Sigera punches it to cover.

Uzairullah Niazai to Dulnith Sigera, Wide!Wide! Full and sliding down leg, Dulnith Sigera leans to flick but misses. A quick stumping appeal has been taken upstairs. The side replay shows Sigera is safely in.

Uzairullah Niazai to Chamika Heentigala, 1 run.Tossed up, slanting on middle, nudged to square leg for a single.

Uzairullah Niazai to Chamika Heentigala, No run.Bowls it too full and on middle, Heentigala comes down and plays it back.

Uzairullah Niazai to Dulnith Sigera, 1 run.Tossed up on middle, knocked down to long on for a single.

Rohullah Arab to Chamika Heentigala, No run.Turning into the batter, on middle, tucked to square leg.

Rohullah Arab to Dulnith Sigera, 1 run.Very full and on off, Dulnith Sigera plays it to cover for a single.

Rohullah Arab to Dulnith Sigera, No run.Too full and around off, Dulnith Sigera leans and defends it out.

Rohullah Arab to Dulnith Sigera, No run.On a length, slanting on middle, Dulnith Sigera goes back and punches it to cover.

Rohullah Arab to Chamika Heentigala, 1 run.Very full, around off, Heentigala skips down and eases it to long on for a single.

Rohullah Arab to Chamika Heentigala, No run.This is full and spinning in, around off, Heentigala flicks it to mid-wicket.

Uzairullah Niazai to Chamika Heentigala, 1 run.A single now as Heentigala strokes it through covers.

Uzairullah Niazai to Chamika Heentigala, No run.An arm ball, full and around off, Heentigala tucks it to mid-wicket.

Uzairullah Niazai to Dulnith Sigera, 1 run.Fuller delivery, around off, Dulnith Sigera eases it to long on for a single.

Uzairullah Niazai to Dulnith Sigera, No run.Length ball, turning in on middle, tapped back to Niazai.

Uzairullah Niazai to Chamika Heentigala, 1 run.An arm ball, full and outside off, Heentigala punches it to cover for a single.

Uzairullah Niazai to Chamika Heentigala, No run.Flatter delivery, outside off, Heentigala hits with the turn to cover.

Wahid Zadran to Chamika Heentigala, 1 run.Very full and slanting on leg, Heentigala works it to mid-wicket for one more.

Wahid Zadran to Chamika Heentigala, No run.Too full, outside off, Heentigala drives it to cover.

Wahid Zadran to Chamika Heentigala, No run.Floats it fuller and around off, Heentigala leans and defends off the sticker on the bat and it falls in front of Zadran.