Raichandani's 93 powers India U19 to 8-wicket semifinal win over Afghanistan
India Under-19 triumphed over Afghanistan to secure their spot in the ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup 2026 final. India's chase was magnificent as they reached 230 runs with only 2 wickets down, outpacing Afghanistan's score of 228 runs and finishing the game in 36.5 overs. Captain Lakshya Raichandani delivered a stellar performance with 93 runs.
The ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup 2026 will see India U19 take on Afghanistan U19 in a crucial semi-final match on November 12, 2026, at 10:30 AM IST. The game will be played at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman, with the winning team advancing to the final scheduled for November 14. India, who finished second in their group after wins over Nepal and the UAE, and Afghanistan, who topped their group with an unbeaten record, will vie for a spot in the final.
India U19 will be led by captain Lakshya Rajesh Raichandani, while Afghanistan U19 will be captained by Abidullah Nadarjan. The match will be broadcast on Sony Sports Network and streamed live on the SonyLIV app and website in India.
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