ICC Under 19 World Cup 2026 | 30-Jan-2026 01:00 PM | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium
AFGU19 315/7 (50)
IREU19 124/10 (40.4)
Afghanistan U19 won by 191 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Ford* | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul Aziz* | 7.4 | 1 | 21 | 3 | 2.74 |
| Nooristani Omarzai | 6 | 2 | 16 | 1 | 2.67 |
Last Wicket:Luke Murray c Nooristani Omarzai b Abdul Aziz 4(20) - 124/10 in 40.4 ov.
Afghanistan U19 vs Ireland U19
Afghanistan U19 — Innings 1 (315/7 in 50 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osman Sadat c Reuben Wilson b Thomas Ford | 14 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 56 | |
| Khalid Ahmadzai b Reuben Wilson | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20 | |
| Faisal Shinozada c Adam Leckey b Oliver Riley | 163 | 142 | 18 | 1 | 114.79 | |
| Uzairullah Niazai c Reuben Wilson b Oliver Riley | 26 | 40 | 1 | 0 | 65 | |
| Mahboob Khan (c) (wk) c Reuben Wilson b Oliver Riley | 89 | 79 | 5 | 2 | 112.66 | |
| Azizullah Miakhil c James West b Reuben Wilson | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Abdul Aziz lbw b Reuben Wilson | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Roohullah Arab not out | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Nooristani Omarzai not out | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 200 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 1 | Wides: 11 | Total: 12 | |||||
| Total | 315 | 7 wkts, 50 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Wahidullah Zadran, Aqil Khan | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reuben Wilson | 10 | 0 | 52 | 3 | 5.2 |
| Oliver Riley | 10 | 0 | 61 | 3 | 6.1 |
| Luke Murray | 6 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 6.2 |
| Thomas Ford | 7 | 0 | 56 | 1 | 8 |
| Alex Armstrong | 6 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 5.3 |
| James West | 5 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 6.8 |
| Adam Leckey | 6 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 7 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Osman Sadat & Khalid Ahmadzai | 13 | 18 |
| Osman Sadat & Faisal Shinozada | 14 | 28 |
| Uzairullah Niazai & Faisal Shinozada | 75 | 82 |
| Mahboob Khan & Faisal Shinozada | 188 | 157 |
| Mahboob Khan & Azizullah Miakhil | 7 | 4 |
| Mahboob Khan & Abdul Aziz | 0 | 1 |
| Mahboob Khan & Roohullah Arab | 12 | 7 |
| Nooristani Omarzai & Roohullah Arab | 6 | 3 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Khalid Ahmadzai | 2.6 | 13 |
| 2 | Osman Sadat | 7.4 | 27 |
| 3 | Uzairullah Niazai | 21.2 | 102 |
| 4 | Faisal Shinozada | 47.3 | 290 |
| 5 | Azizullah Miakhil | 48.1 | 297 |
| 6 | Abdul Aziz | 48.2 | 297 |
| 7 | Mahboob Khan | 49.3 | 309 |
Ireland U19 — Innings 2 (124/9 in 40.3 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James West lbw b Abdul Aziz | 15 | 33 | 2 | 0 | 45.45 | |
| Freddie Ogilby (wk) b Abdul Aziz | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Adam Leckey run out (Khalid Ahmadzai/Mahboob Khan) | 5 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 50 | |
| Robert O'Brien run out (Uzairullah Niazai) | 16 | 27 | 2 | 0 | 59.26 | |
| Marko Bates c Wahidullah Zadran b Nooristani Omarzai | 34 | 81 | 2 | 0 | 41.98 | |
| Sebastian Dijkstra lbw b Roohullah Arab | 8 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 61.54 | |
| Reuben Wilson c Faisal Shinozada b Aqil Khan | 31 | 36 | 4 | 0 | 86.11 | |
| Oliver Riley (c) c and b Aqil Khan | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | |
| Alex Armstrong b Aqil Khan | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Luke Murray batting | 4 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 21.05 | |
| Thomas Ford batting | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 1 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 8 | Total: 10 | |||||
| Total | 124 | 9 wkts, 40.3 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul Aziz | 7.3 | 1 | 21 | 2 | 2.8 |
| Wahidullah Zadran | 7 | 2 | 18 | 0 | 2.6 |
| Nooristani Omarzai | 6 | 2 | 16 | 1 | 2.7 |
| Roohullah Arab | 10 | 2 | 32 | 1 | 3.2 |
| Aqil Khan | 10 | 0 | 36 | 3 | 3.6 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| James West & Freddie Ogilby | 7 | 25 |
| James West & Adam Leckey | 12 | 21 |
| James West & Robert O'Brien | 2 | 6 |
| Marko Bates & Robert O'Brien | 20 | 41 |
| Marko Bates & Sebastian Dijkstra | 12 | 14 |
| Marko Bates & Reuben Wilson | 55 | 75 |
| Marko Bates & Oliver Riley | 2 | 4 |
| Marko Bates & Alex Armstrong | 2 | 22 |
| Marko Bates & Luke Murray | 10 | 28 |
| Thomas Ford & Luke Murray | 2 | 7 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Freddie Ogilby | 4.1 | 7 |
| 2 | Adam Leckey | 7.4 | 19 |
| 3 | James West | 8.4 | 21 |
| 4 | Robert O'Brien | 15.3 | 41 |
| 5 | Sebastian Dijkstra | 17.5 | 53 |
| 6 | Reuben Wilson | 30.2 | 108 |
| 7 | Oliver Riley | 30.6 | 110 |
| 8 | Alex Armstrong | 34.4 | 112 |
| 9 | Marko Bates | 39.2 | 122 |
Match Info
| Match | Afghanistan Under-19 vs Ireland Under-19 |
|---|---|
| Series | ICC Under 19 World Cup 2026 |
| Time | 30-Jan-2026 01:00 PM |
| Venue | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium |
| Live Telecast | JioHotstar,Star Sports |
Match Preview: Afghanistan Under-19 vs Ireland Under-19 (AF-U19 vs IRE-U19)
Afghanistan Under-19 will face Ireland Under-19 in a thrilling match on 30-Jan-2026 in ICC Under 19 World Cup 2026. The match will be played at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium at 01:00 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on JioHotstar,Star Sports.
Match Overview
Afghanistan Under-19 is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Ireland Under-19 remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in ICC Under 19 World Cup 2026.
The pitch at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Afghanistan Under-19 will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Ireland Under-19 will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Afghanistan Under-19 batting and Ireland Under-19 bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will Afghanistan Under-19 showcase its strengths, or will Ireland Under-19 pull off a major upset? Join us live on JioHotstar,Star Sports on 30-Jan-2026 to find out the answer!
