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Afghanistan vs Tanzania Highlights, U19 World Cup 2026: Afghanistan cruise past Tanzania by 9 wickets
The match began at 9:30 AM local time, with Tanzania winning the toss and opting to bat first, hoping to put runs on the board early.
Tanzania’s playing XI features captain Laksh Bakrania, wicketkeeper Acrey Pascal Hugo, and key batters Darpan Jobanputra and Ayaan Ashik Shariff.
The side will rely on discipline and partnerships to counter Afghanistan’s varied bowling attack. Players like Raymond Francis and Khalidy Juma will be expected to make an impact with both bat and ball.
Afghanistan U19 come into the game with greater experience at this level and a reputation for strong spin bowling.
Led by Mahboob Khan, who also keeps wickets, Afghanistan field a balanced side that includes Osman Sadat, Faisal Shinozada, and all-rounders like Khatir Stanikzai and Nooristani Omarzai. Their pace unit, featuring Wahidullah Zadran and Salam Khan, adds further depth.
With Group D points at stake, this match offers Tanzania a chance to test themselves against elite youth opposition, while Afghanistan will look to assert dominance and strengthen their position in the tournament.
Tanzania U19 (Playing XI): Darpan Jobanputra, Acrey Pascal Hugo(w), Ayaan Ashik Shariff, Rehaan Ahtif, Agustino Meya Mwamele, Laksh Bakrania(c), Simba Mbaki, Ally Hafidhi, Hamza Ally Onai, Raymond Francis, Khalidy Juma
Afghanistan U19 (Playing XI): Khalid Ahmadzai, Osman Sadat, Faisal Shinozada, Uzairullah Niazai, Mahboob Khan(w/c), Nazifullah Amiri, Khatir Stanikzai, Nooristani Omarzai, Roohullah Arab, Wahidullah Zadran, Salam Khan
Afghanistan cruise past Tanzania by 9 wickets
Khalidy Amiri to Khalid Ahmadzai, Wide! Beaten! Lovely bowling as the batter is defeated all ends up.
Khalidy Amiri to Khalid Ahmadzai, No run, a gentle push by the batter but cannot pierce the gap.
Khalidy Amiri to Osman Sadat, 1 run, the pull shot comes into play. One run taken.
- Khalid Ahmadzai 13 (13)
- Osman Sadat 7 (11)
Laksh Bakrania to Khalid Ahmadzai, No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.
Laksh Bakrania to Khalid Ahmadzai, Four! That reaches the fence. The batter sweeps this away and finds the boundary at fine leg.
Laksh Bakrania to Khalid Ahmadzai, No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.
Laksh Bakrania to Khalid Ahmadzai, No run. Play and a miss! The batter wasn't quite sure how to play that one.
Laksh Bakrania to Osman Sadat, 1 run, that is pushed away for a single.
Laksh Bakrania to Osman Sadat, No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.
Laksh Bakrania to Khalid Ahmadzai, 2 Wides! Swing and a miss! The batter swings hard at that one but does not connect.
- Osman Sadat 7 (9)
- Khalid Ahmadzai 8 (9)
Khalidy Amiri to Osman Sadat, No run, the batter has just blocked that from the crease.
Khalidy Amiri to Osman Sadat, No run, the batter has just blocked that from the crease.
Khalidy Amiri to Khalid Ahmadzai, 3 runs, that is pulled away. Three runs added to the total. That is excellent running.
Khalidy Amiri to Osman Sadat, 1 run, that is pulled away through the mid wicket region for a single.
Khalidy Amiri to Osman Sadat, Four! That is pulled through the on side. The ball races to the fence in no time.
Khalidy Amiri to Osman Sadat, No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.
- Khalid Ahmadzai 5 (8)
- Osman Sadat 2 (4)
Laksh Bakrania to Khalid Ahmadzai, Four! Played forward defense towards third man.
Laksh Bakrania to Khalid Ahmadzai, No run, that is defended solidly off the front foot.
Laksh Bakrania to Khalid Ahmadzai, No run. Swing and a miss! The batter swings hard at that one but does not connect.
Laksh Bakrania to Khalid Ahmadzai, No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.
Laksh Bakrania to Khalid Ahmadzai, No run, the batter sweeps this away but finds a fielder in the way.
Laksh Bakrania to Khalid Ahmadzai, No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.
- Osman Sadat 2 (4)
- Khalid Ahmadzai 1 (2)
Khalidy Amiri to Osman Sadat, No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.
Khalidy Amiri to Osman Sadat, No run, that is defended solidly off the front foot.
Khalidy Amiri to Osman Sadat, 2 runs, the pull shot comes into play. Two runs taken.
Khalidy Amiri to Osman Sadat, No run, that is a cracking pull off the back foot, but for no run.
Khalidy Amiri to Khalid Ahmadzai, 1 run, this time the batter goes back and punches it from the crease for a run.
Khalidy Amiri to Khalid Ahmadzai, No run, the batter has just blocked that from the crease.
- Ally Hafidhi 4 (6)
- Khalidy Amiri 6 (8)
Nooristani to Ally Hafidhi, OUT! Caught behind! That has gone straight into the gloves of the keeper.
Nooristani to Ally Hafidhi, No run, that is flicked away but straight to the fielder.
Nooristani to Khalidy Amiri, 1 run, this time the batter goes back and punches it from the crease for a run.
Nooristani to Khalidy Amiri, No run, the batter has just blocked that from the crease.
Nooristani to Khalidy Amiri, No run. Swing and a miss! The batter swings hard at that one but does not connect.
Nooristani to Khalidy Amiri, Four! That is a boundary. The batter flicks this with great timing and finds the fence.
- Khalidy Amiri 1 (4)
- Ally Hafidhi 4 (4)
Uzairullah Niazai to Khalidy Amiri, 1 run, that is lofted away for a single.
Uzairullah Niazai to Khalidy Amiri, No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.
Uzairullah Niazai to Khalidy Amiri, No run, the batter looks to play that but is comprehensively beaten.
Uzairullah Niazai to Khalidy Amiri, No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.
Uzairullah Niazai to Ally Hafidhi, 1 run, that is just a mere push for a run.
Uzairullah Niazai to Ally Hafidhi, 2 runs, that is punched off the back foot for a couple.
- Raymond Francis 0 (2)
- Ally Hafidhi 1 (2)
Nooristani to Raymond Francis, OUT! Caught behind! That has gone straight into the gloves of the keeper.
Nooristani to Raymond Francis, No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.
Nooristani to Hamza Ally, OUT! That is a spectacular diving catch.
Nooristani to Hamza Ally, No run, this is down the off side and let through.
Nooristani to Hamza Ally, No run, this is down the off side and let through.
Nooristani to Rehaan Ahtif, OUT! That is a simple catch to the fielder.
- Rehaan Ahtif 11 (40)
- Ally Hafidhi 1 (2)
Uzairullah Niazai to Rehaan Ahtif, 1 run, this is driven through mid on for a single.
Uzairullah Niazai to Ally Hafidhi, 1 run, the batter goes back in the crease and flicks it away through mid wicket for a single.
Uzairullah Niazai to Ally Hafidhi, No run, that is defended solidly off the front foot.
Uzairullah Niazai to Mohammedi Simba, OUT! Caught behind! That has gone straight into the gloves of the keeper.
Tanzania won the toss and elected to bat first in the morning encounter.
Afghanistan enter the contest with a stronger pedigree at the junior level, while Tanzania aim to challenge themselves against higher-ranked opposition.
Both teams have named their playing XIs, with Tanzania led by Laksh Bakrania and Afghanistan captained by wicketkeeper Mahboob Khan.
Afghanistan cruise past Tanzania by 9 wickets
Match Statistics
Venue
High Performance Oval, Windhoek
