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Key Takeaways
- 1📊 Afghanistan posted 262/6 in 50 overs with Sadat (88) and Khan (86) leading the charge
- 2🏆 Young Afghan side moves to top of Group D after dominant display
- 3💡 Bowling attack proved equally effective, dismantling West Indies batting
- 4🔮 Afghanistan emerging as serious U19 World Cup 2026 contenders
"Wahid Zadran expresses his satisfaction as Afghanistan move to the top of Group D at the U19 World Cup."
Afghanistan delivered a commanding performance at the ICC Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup, crushing the West Indies by 138 runs in Namibia to claim the top spot in Group D. The young Afghan side showcased complete cricket across all three disciplines, with a dominant batting display setting the tone for a comprehensive victory.
Clinical Batting Display Powers Afghanistan
Osman Sadat and captain Mahboob Khan were the architects of Afghanistan's strong total, combining for a match-winning partnership. Sadat's composed 88 off 131 balls provided the foundation, while Khan's aggressive 86 off just 69 deliveries accelerated the innings in the middle overs. Their partnership lifted Afghanistan to a formidable 262 for 6 in their 50 overs—a total that proved too steep for the Caribbean batsmen to chase.
Star bowler Wahid Zadran expressed his satisfaction with the team's all-round excellence, highlighting how Afghanistan's bowling attack systematically dismantled the West Indies batting order. The bowling unit's discipline and execution complemented the batting brilliance, ensuring there was no path back into the contest for their opponents.
"We played well in all three areas of the game—batting, bowling, and fielding." — Wahid Zadran
With this dominant win, Afghanistan has positioned themselves as serious contenders in the tournament, moving to the top of their group and sending a clear message to other teams about their credentials at the youth level.
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