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Key Takeaways
- 1📊 Afgh 266/8 (Shinozada 81, Niazai 51) beat SA 238 (Rowles 98)
- 2🏆 Aus 8-wkt win via Hogan 100, Samuel 77*; England over Pakistan
- 3💡 Half-centuries from Ahmadzai, Niazai power Afghan upset in Group D
- 4🔮 U19 WC 2026 heats up with young talents eyeing super overs glory
"Captain Yousaf's 65 not enough for Pakistan; Australia's Hogan and Samuel (77*) brush Ireland aside"
In a U19 World Cup 2026 stunner, Afghanistan crushed South Africa by 28 runs in Windhoek, with Australia and England also grabbing vital wins to light up Day 2 proceedings.
Afghanistan's batsmen feasted first, reaching 266/8 on the back of Faisal Shinozada's 81, Khalid Ahmadzai's 74, and Uzairullah Niazai's 51. The bowling attack, led by Aziz (2/49) and Stanikzai (2/46), then choked South Africa to 238 despite Rowles' valiant 98. Captain Yousaf's 65 couldn't save Pakistan from England in a tense, low-scoring battle.
Aussie Defenders, English Grit Shine
Defending champs Australia brushed aside Ireland by eight wickets, with Steve Hogan's hundred and Samuel's unbeaten 77 stealing the show. England kicked off strongly against Pakistan, showcasing resilience in tricky conditions.
These results echo the never-say-die spirit of Afghan cricket, reminiscent of their senior team's World Cup upsets. Uzairullah Niazai's fifty celebration captured the joy—pure passion on display. As Group stages intensify, these young guns are ready to rewrite history.
