LIVE | IND vs AFG Live Score U19 World Cup 2026 Today Match Updates: Aaron George’s Hundred Powers India to 7-Wicket Win Over Afghanistan | IND 311/3 in 41.1 Overs

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!

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

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

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

Fifty for Ayush Mhatre! His second of the tournament. Short of a good length and wide outside off, he opens the face and guides it past cover-point for a single to bring up a well-paced half-century. IND U19 185/1 in 22.2 overs vs AFG (310/4) in Harare

13 off the over! Another maximum for skipper Ayush Mhatre — huge hit! There’s a man in the deep, but he’s only a spectator. Tossed up, right in the slot, Mhatre clears his front leg and launches it high and deep over mid-wicket. Pure authority! India U19 163/1 in 20 overs vs Afghanistan U19 (310/4) in Harare

India captain Ayush Mhatre is carrying on from where Vaibhav Sooryavanshi left off — a classy little gem unfolding in Harare. India are on top, and the Afghan bowlers are feeling it.

FOUR! Third time lucky on the pull. The first went too straight to long-on, the second found mid-wicket in the ring. This time, Ayush gets it spot on — picks mid-wicket and lifts it clean over the infield. Short ball sits up, and he makes no mistake. IND U19 128/1 in 15 overs vs AFG (310/4) in Harare

SIX! Captain Ayush Mhatre finally gets off the mark — and does it in style! After taking eight balls to open his account, he rocks back to a short ball on the leg side from Khatir Stanikzai and pulls it high and handsome over deep backward square leg. Statement shot! IND U19 98/1 in 11 overs vs AFG (310/4) in Harare

52 runs off the last three overs — wow, what a start for India! Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is on fire in Harare, toying with the Afghanistan attack. SIX! That brings up a blazing fifty off just 24 balls in this high-pressure semifinal. Abdul Aziz digs it in short at the body, Vaibhav rocks back and pulls it effortlessly over deep square leg. No wild celebration. Just a thumbs up, a quiet signal that he’s batting for the team. All business. All intent! IND U19 73/0 in 7 overs vs AFG (310/4) in Harare

15 off the over! SIX to finish it. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi takes on long-on, backs himself and clears the leaping fielder. Flighted on the stumps, he goes straight with the loft — not a muscle shot, but timed sweetly with enough on it. Ideal start for India. They’ll need plenty more of this intent to stay in the chase. India U19 31/0 in 4 overs vs Afghanistan U19 (310/4) in Harare

We’re back for the chase. Afghanistan in a tight huddle, Indian openers ready — and the big question looms: how will India approach 311 in a must-win knockout?

Aaron George and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi walk out to open. George takes strike. Abdul Aziz has the new ball for Afghanistan.

300+ Team Totals in ICC U19 World Cup Knockout Matches

• 349/6 – India vs Namibia, Fatullah (Quarterfinal), 2016

• 340/5 – Australia vs Ireland, Chattogram (Plate Semifinal), 2004

• 310/4 – Afghanistan vs India, Harare (Semifinal), 2026

• 309/6 – Afghanistan vs New Zealand, Christchurch (Quarterfinal), 2018

Just two off the final ball and Afghanistan finish on a commanding 310/4 in 50 overs against India.

A superb batting effort. Two contrasting hundreds set it up — Faisal Shinozada anchoring the innings with his second ton on the bounce, while Uzairullah Niazai went full throttle, mixing power with relentless running. He rode his luck with a couple of missed run-out chances, but that doesn’t take away from a brilliant knock.

The openers laid the base with 53, wickets were preserved smartly, and the Faisal–Uzairullah stand of 148 off 130shifted momentum. A strong finish followed, with 111 runs coming in the last 10 overs.

A big target. Can India chase 310? Afghanistan will be full of confidence.

Run-out chance missed — and it brings up a hundred for Uzairullah Niazai! 💯

Short of a length on middle, pulled straight to deep backward square-leg. No chance of a second. The throw comes in on the bounce but Abhigyan Kundu misses the stumps first time, watching the batter instead of the wickets. By the time the bails are off, Uzairullah is home with a full-length dive.

Helmet off, arms outstretched. Double thumbs up to the dressing room. A cheeky point at the (imaginary) moustache and a signal to someone in his camp — clearly meant for a specific target.

Wicket! Kanishk Chouhan gets Azizullah Miakhil — caught at long-on by Khilan Patel. Full and wide outside off, it forces Miakhil to reach for the lofted hit. He mistimes it completely and sends it straight down long-on’s throat. A simple catch, and Miakhil is on his way. AFG U19 293/4 in 48.3 overs vs IND U19 in Harare

Wicket! Deepesh Devendran strikes and it’s end of a fine knock from Faisal Shinozada, he is gone for 110. Bowled! Hard length on middle, Shinozada backs away looking to pull, makes a bit too much room and misses. The ball crashes in and uproots the middle stump. End of a superb knock. Shinozada had a quick word with the incoming batter and he walks back to the pavilion to a standing ovation. Afghanistan U19 266/3 in 46 overs vs India U19 in Harare

21 runs in the over, big one for Afghanistan! RS Ambrish rolls his fingers on a slower off-cutter, dug in short to Uzairullah Niazai. He rocks back and hooks it towards deep mid-wicket. Two fielders converge — Sooryavanshi cuts it off but collides with Vihaan. No injury scare. 
They go upstairs to check the boundary — it’s four. Sooryavanshi’s right leg is on the cushions while he’s in contact with Vihaan. Fifty up for Uzairullah Niazai! AFG U19 242/2 in 44 overs vs IND U19

Hundreds vs IND in U19 World Cup
118 – Malcolm Lake (ZIM), Townsville, 2012
112 – Tagenarine Chanderpaul (WI), Sharjah, 2014
103* – Faisal Shinozada (AFG), Harare, 2026
100 – Ben Stokes (ENG), Lincoln, 2010

Back-to-back hundreds for Faisal Shinozada and the celebration says it all. 
Full on middle and leg, he gets forward and flicks it to deep mid-wicket. They push hard, take on the fielder and come back for two — 100 up.

Helmet off at the other end, a roar, a leap and a punch in the air with the bat. Then the CR7 Siuuuuuuuuuuuu, followed by a calm sajda. Teammates on their feet, applauding.

What a moment. What a knock. Shinozada is in red-hot form — and on the big day, he’s delivered.

Faisal notches up a fifty. He has looked in brilliant touch and has been scoring runs aggressively. Faisal Shinozada has already a scored a massive hundred and is looking set for another big one.

Kanishk Chouhan STRIKES! Osman who was looking to accelerate miscues his stroke completely against Kanishk and Deepesh takes a good catch at long off. He goes for 39 off 70. That was not required. Afghanistan has had a good start but this can certainly open the gates for India to comeback in the contest

Afghanistan bring up 100 runs on the board at the loss of just one wicket. Faisal cuts one through the off side for a single. This has been a brilliant performance from Afghanistan so far. Considering India’s batting form, the Boys in Blue need atleast a couple of wickets in quick succession now

UNLUCKY! That’s 5 runs. Deepesh bowls a quick delivery and the batter misses it completely. Wicket-keeper Abhigyan Kudu too misses it and the ball hits the helmet behind. Afghanistan have been awarded 5 runs. A bit disappointing from the wicket-keeper

Deepesh gets the breakthrough. India were looking for it badly. Khalid edges one back to wicket-keeper and he takes a good catch behind. The batter goes for 31

And that’s been dispatched for a MAXIMUM by Khalid. It’s not easy to hit someone like Henil Patel for a 6 who bowls at a real quick pace. Afghanistan are getting a move on here. He comes down the track and whacks that touch fuller delivery out of the park

Another one through the off side. This has been a brilliant start from Osman and Khalid. They have been getting boundaries every now and then. They haven’t lost a wicket, have been playing attacking strokes and are getting runs at a good pace

It has been a good start from Afghanistan. They are finding boundaries pretty easily. The outfield is quick and helping the batters

A positive start to the proceedings as Osman flicks one away to the on side for a boundary. India would need to pick early wickets

The two teams are out for the National Anthems. Moment of pride for these young cricketers. Both the sides will look to continue their good run in the tournament.

The boundaries at this venue are on the bigger side, but the high altitude should help the ball travel well. The surface looks hard with a few visible cracks, though they’re unlikely to play a significant role in the match. There’s a touch of grass on the wicket, and it appears set to come onto the bat nicely. —Tino Mawoyo and Ed Rainsford

Meanwhile, Afghanistan have had their most dominant run in years at this World Cup, losing just one match to Sri Lanka along the way. They appeared and lost in the semifinals of this tournament on two occasions in the past, in 2018 and 2022, and will be aiming to reach their first final from here.

The winner of the semifinal between India and Afghanistan will be facing England in the final who defeated Australia in the first semifinal of the competition on Wednesday.

An unbeaten India step out with one clear mission: reach a record sixth straight U19 World Cup final. Standing in their way is a fearless Afghanistan side, eager to script history of their own on the biggest youth stage.

It’s knockout cricket. No second chances. Stay with us for live updates, toss news, playing XIs and every key momentas the semifinal drama unfolds.

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