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Key Takeaways
- 1📊 Afghanistan 266/8 beat SA 238 by 28 runs; Shinozada 81, Ahmadzai 74
- 2🏆 Australia win by 8 wkts on Hogan ton; England top low-scoring Pakistan clash
- 3💡 Group D tight: Afghanistan levels West Indies on points after SA upset
- 4🔮 Emerging stars like Niazai, Samuel set stage for U19 WC knockout fireworks
"Afghanistan stunned South Africa in the highlight result of the day as England came out on top in a low-scoring game."
Afghanistan pulled off the upset of the U19 World Cup 2026, thumping South Africa by 28 runs, while Australia and England notched convincing wins on a thrilling Day 2 in Windhoek, Namibia.
Afghan Fireworks Rock Proteas
Batting first, Afghanistan piled up 266/8 powered by Faisal Shinozada's 81, Khalid Ahmadzai's 74, and Uzairullah Niazai's 51. The bowlers sealed it with Aziz (2/49) and Stanikzai (2/46) restricting South Africa to 238, despite Rowles' gritty 98. This Group D result levels Afghanistan with West Indies on points.
Australia, the defending champs, romped to an eight-wicket romp over Ireland thanks to Steve Hogan's superb hundred. Opening their campaign in style, they chased down the target with overs to spare.
England Edges Pakistan Thriller
In a low-scoring scrap, England outlasted Pakistan, where skipper Yousaf's 65 wasn't enough. Hogan and Samuel (77*) further dazzled for Australia against Ireland in another display of dominance.
Young talents shining bright—Afghanistan's shock win has fans dreaming of another giant-killing run, much like their senior team's heroics. With the tournament heating up, expect more surprises from this global youth showdown.
