IND vs AFG U19 Match Highlights U19 World Cup 2026 Match: Full Scorecard, Ball-by-Ball Updates And Reactions
✍️ Written by: Aditya Chauhan
IND vs AFG U19 Match Highlights: Aaron George's silken hundred seamlessly merged with the explosive fifties from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Ayush Mhatre, guided India to the ICC U19 World Cup final with a seven-wicket win over Afghanistan on Wednesday.
IND vs AFG U19 Today Match Highlights U19 World Cup Match From Harare: India U19 crushed Afghanistan by seven wickets in the second semi-final of the ICC Men’s U19 World Cup 2026 on Wednesday, booking a spot in the final against England. Led by Ayush Mhatre, the Indian side chased down a massive 311 at Harare Sports Club, setting a new tournament record for the highest successful run chase. The previous record of 305 was set by New Zealand U19 against Ireland at Colombo’s Premadasa Stadium in 2006. Opener Aaron George starred with a brilliant 115 off 104 balls, including 15 fours and two sixes, while Vaibhav Sooryavanshi contributed a blistering 68 off 33 balls. The duo put on 90 runs for the opening wicket, laying the foundation for India’s dominant victory.
India, the most successful side in U19 World Cup history, will be aiming to move one step closer to a record sixth title. The boys in blue have lifted the trophy five times—2000, 2008, 2012, 2018 and 2022—more than any other team in the competition. Led by Ayush Mhatre, India have been dominant throughout the tournament, winning all five of their matches convincingly. Their campaign includes a statement 58-run victory over arch-rivals Pakistan in the Super Six stage.
India vs Afghanistan Match Highlights
India U19: Aaron George, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Ayush Mhatre (C), Vedant Trivedi, Vihaan Malhotra, Abhigyan Kundu (wk), RS Ambrish, Kanishk Chouhan, Khilan Patel, Deepesh Devendran, Henil Patel, Harvansh Pangalia, Mohamed Enaan, Udhav Mohan, Kishan Kumar Singh.
Afghanistan U19: Osman Sadat, Khalid Ahmadzai, Faisal Shinozada, Uzairullah Niazai, Mahboob Khan (wk/C), Azizullah Miakhil, Abdul Aziz, Roohullah Arab, Nooristani Omarzai, Wahidullah Zadran, Aqil Khan, Nazifullah Amiri, Khatir Stanikzai, Salam Khan, Zaitullah Shaheen.
Live Updates
- 20:51 (IST) 04 Feb 2026
IND vs SA Live Cricket Score: Aaron Feorge, player of the match!
Aaron George is the Player of the Match for his superb knock 👌
India U19 register the highest successful run-chase in ICC Men’s U19 World Cups to clinch a 7️⃣-wicket win over Afghanistan U19 in the semi-final 🔝
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- 20:18 (IST) 04 Feb 2026
U19 World Cup Live Score And Updates: India Storm Into The Final
India dominate a record chase to storm into the U19 World Cup final! Vedant Trivedi drives a good-length delivery to square leg, but it’s Aaron George’s classy 100 and Sooryavanshi’s belligerent powerplay that seal the win. Expected to be a tough 311, India make light work of it, finishing in just 41.1 overs and leaving Afghanistan trailing in their wake. India U19 311/3 in 41.1 overs beat Afghanistan U19 (310/4) by seven wickets in Harare!
- 20:08 (IST) 04 Feb 2026
IND vs AFG U19 Live Score U19 World Cup: Aaron George Out For 115!
Wahidullah Zadran strikes! Aaron George (115) goes for a cut, skies it, and is caught by sub Nazifullah Amiri at backward point. Heartbreak for George after a brilliant World Cup semi century—he leaves to a standing ovation, a knock to remember forever. IND U19 300/3 in 39.3 overs vs AFG (310/4) in Harare
- 19:53 (IST) 04 Feb 2026
IND vs AFG U19 Live Score Today: Aaron George Brings Up His Hundred!
FOUR! Helmet off, bat raised — no big celebration, just quiet satisfaction. The Indian contingent rises to applaud. It’s a length ball on middle, he strides forward and flicks it wide of mid-on, the ball racing away. Pure class. A timely hundred on the big day after a tough tournament till now. India U19 280/2 in 37 overs vs Afghanistan U19 (310/4) in Harare
- 08:11 (IST) 04 Feb 2026
IND vs AFG U19 Live Score Today: Big wicket for Afghanistan | India 208/2 in 27 overs
Nooristani Omarzai removes India captain Ayush Mhatre for 62. It’s a huge leading edge, and Sadat pulls off a stunner — sprinting back from mid-wicket, keeping his eyes on the ball and holding on despite sliding onto the turf.
The delivery was full on the pads, Mhatre went early on the flick and paid the price. Afghanistan have been sloppy in the field for much of the day, but they’ve nailed a blinder here. India U19 208/2 in 27 overs vs Afghanistan U19 (310/4) in Harare
