ICC Under 19 World Cup 2026 | 16-Jan-2026 01:00 PM | High Performance Oval
AFGU19 266/8 (50)
RSAU19 238/10 (47.4)
Afghanistan U19 won by 28 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buyanda Majola* | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nooristani Omarzai* | 9.4 | 2 | 51 | 1 | 5.28 |
| Abdul Aziz | 9 | 0 | 57 | 3 | 6.33 |
Last Wicket:JJ Basson run out (Nazifullah Amiri/Mahboob Khan) 0(0) - 238/10 in 47.4 ov.
Afghanistan U19 vs South Africa U19
Afghanistan U19 — Innings 1 (266/8 in 50 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khalid Ahmadzai c Jorich Van Schalkwyk b Buyanda Majola | 74 | 102 | 6 | 1 | 72.55 | |
| Osman Sadat c Lethabo Phahlamohlaka b Buyanda Majola | 4 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 22.22 | |
| Faisal Shinozada c Lethabo Phahlamohlaka b Corne Botha | 81 | 95 | 8 | 2 | 85.26 | |
| Uzairullah Niazai not out | 51 | 51 | 8 | 0 | 100 | |
| Mahboob Khan (c) (wk) c Lethabo Phahlamohlaka b Corne Botha | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Azizullah Miakhil c Lethabo Phahlamohlaka b JJ Basson | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Nooristani Omarzai c Lethabo Phahlamohlaka b Buyanda Majola | 14 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Khatir Stanikzai c Daniel Bosman b Corne Botha | 5 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Abdul Aziz run out (Corne Botha/Lethabo Phahlamohlaka) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | Byes: 4 | LegByes: 9 | NoBalls: 2 | Wides: 20 | Total: 35 | |||||
| Total | 266 | 8 wkts, 50 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Wahidullah Zadran, Hafeez Zadran | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Basson | 9 | 0 | 44 | 1 | 4.9 |
| Buyanda Majola | 10 | 0 | 59 | 3 | 5.9 |
| Corne Botha | 10 | 1 | 45 | 3 | 4.5 |
| Jason Rowles | 10 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 3.6 |
| Daniel Bosman | 6 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 5.8 |
| Paul James | 5 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 6.8 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Khalid Ahmadzai & Osman Sadat | 31 | 44 |
| Khalid Ahmadzai & Faisal Shinozada | 152 | 166 |
| Uzairullah Niazai & Faisal Shinozada | 0 | 3 |
| Uzairullah Niazai & Mahboob Khan | 0 | 2 |
| Uzairullah Niazai & Azizullah Miakhil | 3 | 4 |
| Uzairullah Niazai & Nooristani Omarzai | 35 | 52 |
| Uzairullah Niazai & Khatir Stanikzai | 35 | 25 |
| Uzairullah Niazai & Abdul Aziz | 9 | 4 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Osman Sadat | 7.2 | 31 |
| 2 | Khalid Ahmadzai | 34.6 | 183 |
| 3 | Faisal Shinozada | 35.3 | 183 |
| 4 | Mahboob Khan | 35.5 | 183 |
| 5 | Azizullah Miakhil | 36.3 | 186 |
| 6 | Nooristani Omarzai | 45.1 | 221 |
| 7 | Khatir Stanikzai | 49.2 | 256 |
| 8 | Abdul Aziz | 50 | 266 |
South Africa U19 — Innings 2 (238/10 in 47.4 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorich Van Schalkwyk run out (Uzairullah Niazai) | 8 | 34 | 0 | 1 | 23.53 | |
| Adnaan Lagadien b Abdul Aziz | 10 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 200 | |
| Muhammed Bulbulia (c) run out (Mahboob Khan) | 17 | 35 | 1 | 0 | 48.57 | |
| Jason Rowles run out (Uzairullah Niazai/Mahboob Khan) | 98 | 93 | 9 | 3 | 105.38 | |
| Armaan Manack c Uzairullah Niazai b Hafeez Zadran | 15 | 37 | 0 | 1 | 40.54 | |
| Paul James c Uzairullah Niazai b Abdul Aziz | 4 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 15.38 | |
| Lethabo Phahlamohlaka (wk) c Khalid Ahmadzai b Khatir Stanikzai | 22 | 20 | 0 | 2 | 110 | |
| Daniel Bosman b Nooristani Omarzai | 20 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 133.33 | |
| Corne Botha c (sub)Nazifullah Amiri b Abdul Aziz | 25 | 17 | 0 | 2 | 147.06 | |
| JJ Basson run out ((sub)Nazifullah Amiri/Mahboob Khan) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Buyanda Majola not out | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 2 | Wides: 16 | Total: 18 | |||||
| Total | 238 | 10 wkts, 47.4 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul Aziz | 9 | 0 | 57 | 3 | 6.3 |
| Wahidullah Zadran | 10 | 1 | 39 | 0 | 3.9 |
| Nooristani Omarzai | 9.4 | 2 | 51 | 1 | 5.3 |
| Uzairullah Niazai | 6 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 4.2 |
| Hafeez Zadran | 5 | 1 | 26 | 1 | 5.2 |
| Khatir Stanikzai | 8 | 0 | 38 | 1 | 4.8 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Jorich Van Schalkwyk & Adnaan Lagadien | 18 | 6 |
| Jorich Van Schalkwyk & Muhammed Bulbulia | 29 | 64 |
| Jason Rowles & Muhammed Bulbulia | 2 | 11 |
| Jason Rowles & Armaan Manack | 60 | 83 |
| Jason Rowles & Paul James | 46 | 56 |
| Jason Rowles & Lethabo Phahlamohlaka | 23 | 23 |
| Daniel Bosman & Lethabo Phahlamohlaka | 13 | 11 |
| Daniel Bosman & Corne Botha | 45 | 28 |
| Daniel Bosman & JJ Basson | 0 | 1 |
| Buyanda Majola & JJ Basson | 0 | 3 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adnaan Lagadien | 0.6 | 18 |
| 2 | Jorich Van Schalkwyk | 11.4 | 47 |
| 3 | Muhammed Bulbulia | 13.3 | 49 |
| 4 | Armaan Manack | 27.2 | 109 |
| 5 | Paul James | 36.4 | 155 |
| 6 | Jason Rowles | 40.3 | 179 |
| 7 | Lethabo Phahlamohlaka | 42.2 | 192 |
| 8 | Corne Botha | 46.6 | 237 |
| 9 | Daniel Bosman | 47.1 | 237 |
| 10 | JJ Basson | 47.4 | 238 |
Match Info
| Match | Afghanistan Under-19 vs South Africa Under-19 |
|---|---|
| Series | ICC Under 19 World Cup 2026 |
| Time | 16-Jan-2026 01:00 PM |
| Venue | High Performance Oval |
| Live Telecast | JioHotstar,Star Sports |
Match Preview: Afghanistan Under-19 vs South Africa Under-19 (AF-U19 vs SA-U19)
Afghanistan Under-19 will face South Africa Under-19 in a thrilling match on 16-Jan-2026 in ICC Under 19 World Cup 2026. The match will be played at High Performance Oval 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 South Africa 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 High Performance Oval 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 South Africa Under-19 will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Afghanistan Under-19 batting and South Africa 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 South Africa Under-19 pull off a major upset? Join us live on JioHotstar,Star Sports on 16-Jan-2026 to find out the answer!
