Afghanistan, Jan. 27 -- Sri Lanka's under-19 cricket team defeated Afghanistan by four wickets in the 2026 U19 Cricket World Cup, showcasing a strong batting chase.
Sri Lanka set a target of 194 runs in 46.5 overs, losing six wickets, while Afghanistan struggled to reach the mark, finishing with 193 runs in 49.5 overs.
Afghanistan's Osman Sadat top-scored with 61 runs, and Azizullah Miyakhil added 43, but their combined effort fell just short of the target set by Sri Lanka.
The match took place at Namibia Cricket Stadium in Windhoek, highlighting the growing global reach of the U19 Cricket World Cup and opportunities for emerging cricket nations.
Sri Lanka's innings featured disciplined batting, with Senovia Wekunagoda contributing 43 r...