Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka Live Score, U19 World Cup 2026
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Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka Live Score, U19 World Cup 2026

Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka Live Score, U19 World Cup 2026: TOSS: Sri Lanka U19 have won the toss and have opted to field

Teams:

Sri Lanka U19 (Playing XI): Dimantha Mahavithana, Viran Chamuditha, Senuja Wekunagoda, Vimath Dinsara(c), Kavija Gamage, Chamika Heenatigala, Dulnith Sigera, Chamarindu Nethsara(w), Sethmika Seneviratne, Rasith Nimsara, Kugathas Mathulan

Afghanistan U19 (Playing XI): Khalid Ahmadzai, Osman Sadat, Faisal Shinozada, Uzairullah Niazai, Mahboob Khan(w/c), Azizullah Miakhil, Khatir Stanikzai, Nooristani Omarzai, Roohullah Arab, Wahidullah Zadran, Abdul Aziz

Pitch report

Alan Wilkins and Jon Kent: It’s always hot here, always blue skies, but one thing’s different today - the humidity is at 54 percent, so it’s one of those days. Before I get too hot under the collar, the dimensions: 70 metres straight, 65 metres on this side and about 63 on the other, pretty decent all round. It’s an intriguing wicket - it’s played really well so far, and the strips on either side have produced big scores too. Up close, it looks extremely hard and in great condition, maybe a touch dry, but this square has consistently offered good pace and bounce and has been impressive for all formats. I feel spin could have a bigger role to play today given the quality on both sides, but with the brand-new ball early on, there should still be rewards for the quicks and it sets up as a really good contest.


Mahboob Khan, Afghanistan captain: Happy to bat first. We had good preparation and every match is important from here to make it to the semi finals. We have made 2 changes to our team.

Vimath Dinsara, Sri Lanka captain: We will bowl first because I feel the pitch is good for pacers and we have a good pace attack. Very important game for us and we want to get 2 points from this game. 2 changes for us.
19:43 (IST) Jan 26
0
Overs32.3
Score131 - 5

Wahid Zadran to Chamika Heentigala, Tossed up, full and on middle, Heentigala defends.

19:43 (IST) Jan 26
1
Overs32.2
Score131 - 5

Wahid Zadran to Dulnith Sigera, Flatter and turning in on middle, Dulnith Sigera clears his front leg and nudges it to mid-wicket for a single.

19:39 (IST) Jan 26

A stubborn innings from Wekunagoda but it comes to an end. Sri Lanka Under-19 in some pressure now. Dulnith Sigera walks in to bat.

19:38 (IST) Jan 26
W
Overs32.1
Score130 - 5

Wahid Zadran to Senuja Wekunagoda, OUT! BOWLED' EM! Oh, absolute beauty from Wahid Zadran to pick up a wicket in his final over! Floats it on the fuller side on middle, comes with the angle and straightens up just as Wekunagoda leans to defend inside the line. He misses, it goes past his edge and hits the stumps. 

19:37 (IST) Jan 26
Score after 32 overs 130 - 4
Runs Scored: 0
200010
  • Chamika Heentigala 3 (8)
  • Senuja Wekunagoda 43 (78)
Uzairullah Niazai2-0-6-0
0
Overs31.6
Score130 - 4

Uzairullah Niazai to Chamika Heentigala, Attacks the stumps with a length ball. Chamika Heentigala taps it on the leg side.

19:37 (IST) Jan 26
1
Overs31.5
Score130 - 4

Uzairullah Niazai to Senuja Wekunagoda, A single now as Wekunagoda drives it to long off.

19:37 (IST) Jan 26
0
Overs31.4
Score129 - 4

Uzairullah Niazai to Senuja Wekunagoda, Tad short, around off, Wekunagoda clears his front leg and nudges it to mid-wicket.

19:36 (IST) Jan 26
0
Overs31.3
Score129 - 4

Uzairullah Niazai to Senuja Wekunagoda, This is full and around off, Wekunagoda leans and drives it to cover.

19:36 (IST) Jan 26
0
Overs31.2
Score129 - 4

Uzairullah Niazai to Senuja Wekunagoda, Touch short, around off, Wekunagoda goes behind and punches it to point.

19:36 (IST) Jan 26
2
Overs31.1
Score129 - 4

Uzairullah Niazai to Senuja Wekunagoda, Pitched up, on the pads, Wekunagoda whips it behind square on the leg side for a brace.

19:35 (IST) Jan 26
Score after 31 overs 127 - 4
Runs Scored: 0
010001
  • Senuja Wekunagoda 40 (73)
  • Chamika Heentigala 3 (7)
Wahid Zadran9-1-27-0
1
Overs30.6
Score127 - 4

Wahid Zadran to Senuja Wekunagoda, Too full and on middle, punched to cover for a single.

19:34 (IST) Jan 26
0
Overs30.5
Score126 - 4

Wahid Zadran to Senuja Wekunagoda, Oh, was there some bat on it? Tossed up, angling in full and on middle, Wekunagoda looks to reverse paddle but misses. 

19:34 (IST) Jan 26
0
Overs30.4
Score126 - 4

Wahid Zadran to Senuja Wekunagoda, Tossed up, around off, Wekunagoda leans and defends.

19:33 (IST) Jan 26
0
Overs30.3
Score126 - 4

Wahid Zadran to Senuja Wekunagoda, Flights a bit too much, on the pads. Wekunagoda fails to flick. Afghanistan Under-19 appeal as Wekunagoda gets hit on the pads but it was going down. 

19:33 (IST) Jan 26
1
Overs30.2
Score126 - 4

Wahid Zadran to Chamika Heentigala, Drifting onto the pads, Chamika Heentigala clips it to square leg for a single.

19:33 (IST) Jan 26
0
Overs30.1
Score125 - 4

Wahid Zadran to Chamika Heentigala, Tossed up, full and slanting on leg, kept out on the leg side.

19:32 (IST) Jan 26
Score after 30 overs 125 - 4
Runs Scored: 0
110010
  • Senuja Wekunagoda 39 (69)
  • Chamika Heentigala 2 (5)
Uzairullah Niazai1-0-3-0
0
Overs29.6
Score125 - 4

Uzairullah Niazai to Senuja Wekunagoda, Angles it on a length and on leg, Wekunagoda nudges it to mid-wicket. The fielder dives forward and makes a solid stop.

19:31 (IST) Jan 26
1
Overs29.5
Score125 - 4

Uzairullah Niazai to Chamika Heentigala, Flat and outside off, punched past cover for a single.

19:31 (IST) Jan 26
0
Overs29.4
Score124 - 4

Uzairullah Niazai to Chamika Heentigala, A slingy fuller delivery, around off, Chamika Heentigala drives it to cover.

19:31 (IST) Jan 26
0
Overs29.3
Score124 - 4

Uzairullah Niazai to Chamika Heentigala, Into the surface, length ball, outside off. CH looks to cut it away but misses.

19:30 (IST) Jan 26
1
Overs29.2
Score124 - 4

Uzairullah Niazai to Senuja Wekunagoda, One more run as Wekunagoda plays it down to long off.

19:30 (IST) Jan 26
1
Overs29.1
Score123 - 4

Uzairullah Niazai to Chamika Heentigala, Pushes it full and around off, Chamika Heentigala drives it to mid off for a quick single.

19:30 (IST) Jan 26

More spin. Uzairullah Niazai to bowl now.

19:29 (IST) Jan 26
Score after 29 overs 122 - 4
Runs Scored: 0
1(1WD)3140(W)1(1LB)0
  • Senuja Wekunagoda 38 (67)
  • Chamika Heentigala 0 (1)
Khatir Stanikzai4-0-29-1
0
Overs28.6
Score122 - 4

Khatir Stanikzai to Senuja Wekunagoda, A length ball, around off, Wekunagoda taps it to point.

19:28 (IST) Jan 26
1lb
Overs28.5
Score122 - 4

Khatir Stanikzai to Chamika Heentigala, Leg bye! Serves it full and angling on the pads. Chamika Heentigala misses his flick and it rolls away off the pads for a leg bye.

19:27 (IST) Jan 26

A fine innings from Gamage comes to an end. Chamika Heentigala replaces him.

19:26 (IST) Jan 26
W
Overs28.4
Score121 - 4

Khatir Stanikzai to Kavija Gamage, OUT! TAKEN! Straight to the fielder! A shot too many from Gamage and he has to go. Short in length, outside off. Gamage goes back and cuts but straight in the hands of Nazif Amiri at point, who takes a sharp catch. Hits it a bit too cleanly and finds the fielder. 

19:25 (IST) Jan 26
4
Overs28.3
Score121 - 3

Khatir Stanikzai to Kavija Gamage, FOUR! Kavija Gamage has shifted a couple of gears in no time. Shorter delivery, around off, Kavija Gamage goes back and pulls it in front of mid-wicket for a boundary. 

19:24 (IST) Jan 26
1
Overs28.2
Score117 - 3

Khatir Stanikzai to Senuja Wekunagoda, Outside off, guided to third man for a single.

19:23 (IST) Jan 26
3
Overs28.1
Score116 - 3

Khatir Stanikzai to Kavija Gamage, THREE RUNS! Kavija Gamage sees the short ball and hits it flat and hard over mid-wicket. Sluggish outfield and the fielder chases to save a run.

19:23 (IST) Jan 26
1wd
Overs28.1
Score113 - 3

Khatir Stanikzai to Kavija Gamage, Wide! Too short and too wide, Kavija Gamage lets it go.

19:22 (IST) Jan 26
Score after 28 overs 112 - 3
Runs Scored: 0
000400
  • Senuja Wekunagoda 37 (65)
  • Kavija Gamage 18 (26)
Rohullah Arab4-1-10-1
0
Overs27.6
Score112 - 3

Rohullah Arab to Senuja Wekunagoda, Flat and turning in, around off, Wekunagoda punches it to mid on.

19:22 (IST) Jan 26
0
Overs27.5
Score112 - 3

Rohullah Arab to Senuja Wekunagoda, Tossed up, around off, slanting in, Wekunagoda leans and blocks.

19:21 (IST) Jan 26
4
Overs27.4
Score112 - 3

Rohullah Arab to Senuja Wekunagoda, FOUR! Wekunagoda connects now! Tossed up, around off, Wekunagoda reverse paddles and hits it fine to third man for a boundary.

19:21 (IST) Jan 26
0
Overs27.3
Score108 - 3

Rohullah Arab to Senuja Wekunagoda, Too full and on middle and leg, flicked to the right of short mid-wicket.

19:20 (IST) Jan 26
0
Overs27.2
Score108 - 3

Rohullah Arab to Senuja Wekunagoda, On a length and slanting on leg, Wekunagoda looks to reverse sweep but misses and gets hit on the body.

19:20 (IST) Jan 26
0
Overs27.1
Score108 - 3

Rohullah Arab to Senuja Wekunagoda, Floated fuller and around off, Wekunagoda steps forward and pushes it to point.

19:19 (IST) Jan 26
Score after 27 overs 108 - 3
Runs Scored: 0
602400
  • Kavija Gamage 18 (26)
  • Senuja Wekunagoda 33 (59)
Khatir Stanikzai3-0-20-0
0
Overs26.6
Score108 - 3

Khatir Stanikzai to Kavija Gamage, Bangs it short and angling on middle, Kavija Gamage gets in a tangle, bends his back and lets it go.

19:18 (IST) Jan 26
0
Overs26.5
Score108 - 3

Khatir Stanikzai to Kavija Gamage, Back of a length on middle, tapped to point.

19:18 (IST) Jan 26
4
Overs26.4
Score108 - 3

Khatir Stanikzai to Kavija Gamage, FOUR! Cheekily played! Shorter and just going down. Kavija Gamage takes a step forward and helps it past the diving keeper and to fine leg for four.

19:17 (IST) Jan 26
2
Overs26.3
Score104 - 3

Khatir Stanikzai to Kavija Gamage, Back of a length, outside off, Kavija Gamage goes back and guides it past point for a couple of runs.

19:16 (IST) Jan 26
0
Overs26.2
Score102 - 3

Khatir Stanikzai to Kavija Gamage, Angling on the pads, Kavija Gamage keeps it out on the leg side.

19:16 (IST) Jan 26
6
Overs26.1
Score102 - 3

Khatir Stanikzai to Kavija Gamage, SIX! WOW! Greets Khatir Stanikzai with a solid shot! A bit too straight to start with, full and on middle, Kavija Gamage hits back through the line and over the fence.

19:14 (IST) Jan 26
Score after 26 overs 96 - 3
Runs Scored: 0
004100
  • Senuja Wekunagoda 33 (59)
  • Kavija Gamage 6 (20)
Rohullah Arab3-1-6-1
0
Overs25.6
Score96 - 3

Rohullah Arab to Senuja Wekunagoda, Keeps it full and outside off, Wekunagoda comes down to flick but inside edges it onto the pads. It rolls back to Arab.

19:14 (IST) Jan 26
0
Overs25.5
Score96 - 3

Rohullah Arab to Senuja Wekunagoda, An arm ball, full and slower in the air on middle, blocked out.

19:13 (IST) Jan 26
1
Overs25.4
Score96 - 3

Rohullah Arab to Kavija Gamage, Kavija Gamage comes down and takes it on the full, hits it to long on for a single.

19:12 (IST) Jan 26
4
Overs25.3
Score95 - 3

Rohullah Arab to Kavija Gamage, FOUR! Kavija Gamage finally unleashes one! Overpitched, a bit too full and around off. Kavija Gamage hammers it past extra cover for a boundary. 

19:12 (IST) Jan 26
0
Overs25.2
Score91 - 3

Rohullah Arab to Kavija Gamage, Too full, floated on middle, Kavija Gamage punches it to cover.

19:12 (IST) Jan 26
0
Overs25.1
Score91 - 3

Rohullah Arab to Kavija Gamage, Flights it very full and around off, Kavija Gamage gets forward to defend.

19:11 (IST) Jan 26
Score after 25 overs 91 - 3
Runs Scored: 0
00001(1LB)0
  • Senuja Wekunagoda 33 (57)
  • Kavija Gamage 1 (16)
Abdul Aziz7-2-14-1
0
Overs24.6
Score91 - 3

Abdul Aziz to Senuja Wekunagoda, On a good length and on middle, Wekunagoda punches it to point.

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