Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka Live Score, U19 World Cup 2026

Goodbye for now - What a sensational turnaround by Sri Lanka U19 to chase a modest total and snatch victory against all the odds! The ICC Under-19 World Cup Super Six drama is just heating up, and we have a massive double-header coming your way on Tuesday, 27th of January, as Pakistan U19 lock horns with New Zealand U19, while India U19 take on Zimbabwe U19. Do join us earlier for the pre-match buildup before the first ball is bowled at 7.30 am GMT. Until then, it's goodbye from this thriller!

Afghanistan Under-19 skipper - Mahboob Khan says they planned to score 250 but failed with the bat. Shares that there were three run outs, which was a turning point. Tells that they have been fielding well so far in the tournament but today they lacked some fight on the field. Mentions that they will try to beat Ireland in the last match

The skipper of Sri Lanka Under-19 - Vimath Dinsara says his players fielded well. Mentions that the wicket was good to bat on. They managed to keep Afghanistan Under-19 under 200 and were confident while chasing it. Shares that it's good to bounce back after the last match against Australia. 

...Time for the Presentation...

Chamika Heentigala wins the Player of the Match award - Heentigala says he enjoys his bowling every time and tries to support the team. Shares that Afghanistan Under-19 scored a good total but acknowledges how they batted overall. Reckons that Dulnith Sigera played a supporting role, and he just tried to anchor the innings.

Afghanistan failed to score big - Earlier in the game, Sri Lanka restricted Afghanistan to a modest total of 193 on a seaming wicket, capitalizing on disciplined spells from Kugathas Mathulan and Viran Chamuditha, who took two wickets each. After slipping to 64/4, Afghanistan recovered slightly through a 76-run partnership between Osman Sadat and Aziz Mia Khil, while Rohullah Arab added a quick unbeaten 22 at the end to give the bowlers something to defend.

A well-calculated chase by Lanka - However, Dimantha Mahavithana and Senuja Wekunagoda showcased remarkable temperament, anchoring the innings with a steady partnership that neutralized the early Afghan pressure. This foundation allowed Kavija Gamage and Dulnith Sigera to play sensible, calculated cameos later in the innings. By finding the boundary at crucial intervals, they successfully broke through sequences of dot balls, ensuring the required run rate never became a source of panic.

A clinical and composed display from Sri Lanka - Sri Lanka successfully redeemed themselves following a heavy defeat to Australia, securing a vital victory over Afghanistan. By winning the toss and electing to bowl, the Sri Lankans seized control of the narrative early. The run chase began with a moment of tension as Sri Lanka lost Viran Chamuditha in the very first over, threatening a potential collapse. 

Abdul Aziz to Chamarindu Nethsara, TWO! That will do! Bangs it short, around off, Chamarindu Nethsara pulls, it goes more off the top edge over mid-wicket. Well over the fielder for a couple of runs. Sri Lanka Under-19 win by 4 wickets!

Abdul Aziz to Chamika Heentigala, Leg bye! A slower bouncer into the surface on middle, Heentigala fails to pull and gets hit on the body. It rolls to square leg for a leg bye.

Abdul Aziz to Chamarindu Nethsara, A slower length ball, outside off, Chamarindu Nethsara dabs it to third man for a single.

Abdul Aziz to Chamarindu Nethsara, FOUR! Sri Lanka Under-19 are one more hit away! Short again with some width outside off, Chamarindu Nethsara slashes his blade and hits it over point for a boundary. 

Abdul Aziz to Chamarindu Nethsara, Keeps it short and close to the off pole. Chamarindu Nethsara taps as he gets on his toes to point.

Nooristani to Chamika Heentigala, Short of a good length and around off, Heentigala pulls it nicely but straight to square leg.

Nooristani to Chamarindu Nethsara, Angling on the pads, flicked to square leg for a single. It is given as a leg bye.

Nooristani to Chamarindu Nethsara, Back of a length and on middle and leg, Chamarindu Nethsara pins it on the deck.

Nooristani to Chamarindu Nethsara, Keeps it short, outside off, shaping away. Chamarindu Nethsara looks to push at it but misses.

Nooristani to Chamika Heentigala, On a length and around off, Heentigala taps it on the deck and it rolls to mid off and takes a quick single. 

Nooristani to Chamika Heentigala, Nooristani bowls on the shorter side, outside off, Heentigala gets behind to cut it away but misses.

Rohullah Arab to Chamika Heentigala, One more run to end the over as Heentigala punches off the back foot to long on.

Rohullah Arab to Chamarindu Nethsara, Angles in a fuller delivery on middle, Chamarindu Nethsara looks to defend but splices it to third man for a single.

Rohullah Arab to Chamarindu Nethsara, Tossed up, around off, Chamarindu Nethsara punches it to cover.

Just 12 runs needed now. Chamarindu Nethsara is the next batter in.

Rohullah Arab to Dulnith Sigera, OUT! TAKEN! Tries to go for the glory shot and holes out. Floats it full and around off, Dulnith Sigera gets on his knee to slog-sweep but gets a top edge, high and to short fine leg where Nazif Amiri runs to his left and holds onto it. 

Rohullah Arab to Dulnith Sigera, Floats it, attacking the stumps, Sigera punches it to mid on.

Rohullah Arab to Chamika Heentigala, Shorter delivery, outside off, Heentigala slaps it through covers for a single.

Nooristani to Dulnith Sigera, On a length, around off, Dulnith Sigera gets inside the line and punches but mistimes it back to the bowler.

Nooristani to Chamika Heentigala, Drops it short and on middle, Heentigala pulls it to deep square leg for a single.

Nooristani to Chamika Heentigala, Wide! Straighter delivery, down leg. Heentigala looks to clip it away but misses.

Nooristani to Dulnith Sigera, Overpitched, just outside off, Dulnith Sigera hits it to extra cover for a single.

Nooristani to Dulnith Sigera, SIX! Oh, he has picked the bones out off it! Slightly short and going down leg, Dulnith Sigera goes back and pulls it over fine leg and it goes the distance. Just 16 runs needed now.

Nooristani to Dulnith Sigera, Bowls it short, around off, Dulnith Sigera lets it go.

Nooristani to Chamika Heentigala, Leg bye! Short of a good length and on middle, Heentigala looks to swipe it across but misses and gets hit on the pads. A bit high and takes a leg bye as it rolls away.

Rohullah Arab to Dulnith Sigera, This is full and around off, Dulnith Sigera defends on the front foot.

Rohullah Arab to Dulnith Sigera, Angling onto the pads, Dulnith Sigera goes back and turns it to mid-wicket.

Rohullah Arab to Dulnith Sigera, Touch fuller, around off, Dulnith Sigera takes a step across and pushes it to cover.

Rohullah Arab to Dulnith Sigera, A good length delivery, on middle and leg, punched back to Arab.

Rohullah Arab to Chamika Heentigala, Tossed up, outside off, Heentigala hits it to cover for a single.

Rohullah Arab to Chamika Heentigala, Pushes it full and on middle and leg, Heentigala clips it to mid-wicket.

Abdul Aziz to Dulnith Sigera, FOUR! 12 runs off the over! Overpitched, just outside off. Dulnith Sigera punches it straight and well past mid off for a boundary. 

Abdul Aziz to Dulnith Sigera, This is full and outside off, driven to cover.

Abdul Aziz to Dulnith Sigera, SIX! Bowls on a good length, outside off, Dulnith Sigera picks the length and lofts it flat over extra cover for a biggie. First six for Sigera.

Abdul Aziz to Dulnith Sigera, Wide! Short again but going down leg, Dulnith Sigera looks to clip but misses.

Abdul Aziz to Dulnith Sigera, Bowls it too short and wide, Dulnith Sigera shoulders arms to it.

Abdul Aziz to Dulnith Sigera, Back of a length, outside off, Dulnith Sigera rocks back to cut but misses.

Abdul Aziz to Chamika Heentigala, LANDS SAFELY! Abdul Aziz bowls a bumper on middle, Heentigala looks to pull but gets a top edge to square leg, well over the fielder inside the ring for a single. 

Rohullah Arab to Chamika Heentigala, Touch short, around off, Heentigala punches it to long off for a single.

Rohullah Arab to Chamika Heentigala, This is full and wide of off, Heentigala leans and knocks it to cover.

Rohullah Arab to Dulnith Sigera, Fractionally short, around off, Dulnith Sigera goes back and cuts it to point for a single.

Rohullah Arab to Dulnith Sigera, Fires it full and in line of the stumps. Dulnith Sigera prods and blocks.