IND U19 vs AFG U19 Highlights: Aaron George's Stellar Hundred Powers India To World Cup Final

An incredible win for the Indian team as they defeat Afghanistan by 7 wickets and 53 balls to spare. Aaron George, the hero for India in this chase.

India reach the mark of 300. What a complete performance from the Indian batters against Afghanistan. OUT! Aaron George falls at 114. He is a contendor for being 'player of the match'.

Aaron George is playing one gem of a knock here in this chase. He needs to stay till the end for India to end it comfortably.

An important stand for Team India for the second wicket has kept the side ahead in the chase. Not just the boundaries, Indian batters have been able to get singles at will. Mature batting from the youngsters.

Ayush Mhatre needs to play the captain's knock in this knockout game. He has been ordinary in his exploits so far as captain and needs to prove his naysayers wrong.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Aaron George have got India to a quickfire start in the first seven overs. Afghan bowlers have clueless at the moment. IND 73/0 (7)

After the conclusion of 50 overs, Afghanistan finish on 310 for 4 with Uzairullah Niazai scoring an unbeaten 100.

Faisal Shinozada and Uzairullah Niazai are forming a terrific partnership with Shinozada gearing up for a hundred as the batter is currently batting in 80s.

India sent both openers back to the hut. Kanishk Chouhan removed well-set Osman Sadat for 39.

Deepesh Devendran draws first blood for India as he removes Khalid Ahmadzai for 31, giving India a big breakthrough. IND 53/1 in 12.2 ov.

Osman Sadat and Khalid Ahmadzai are steady in their approach with the openers rotating the side at regular intervals. AFG has crossed the 50-run mark in the 12th over.

Osman Sadat and Khalid Ahmadzai gave Afghanistan a good start as the side reached 23 without losing a wicket against India in 5 overs.

Osman Sadat and Khalid Ahmadzai opened the proceedings for Afghanistan. RS Ambrish is bowling the first over for India.

Mahboob Khan said, "We will bat first. Pitch looks good for batting, so we want to bat. Faisal Khan is a very good batter. He has performed very well for the team. We prepared well for this game and hopefully we will make it to the final as well. The wicket is good for batting and it will offer some help for the bowlers as well."

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

India U19 (Playing XI): Aaron George, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ayush Mhatre(c), Vedant Trivedi, Vihaan Malhotra, Abhigyan Kundu(w), RS Ambrish, Kanishk Chouhan, Khilan Patel, Henil Patel, Deepesh Devendran.

Afghanistan U19 have won the toss and have opted to bat against India Under-19.

Afghanistan U19 Squad: Osman Sadat, Khalid Ahmadzai, Faisal Shinozada, Uzairullah Niazai, Mahboob Khan(w/c), Azizullah Miakhil, Abdul Aziz, Roohullah Arab, Nooristani Omarzai, Wahidullah Zadran, Aqil Khan, Nazifullah Amiri, Khatir Stanikzai, Salam Khan, Zaitullah Shaheen.

India U19 Squad: Aaron George, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ayush Mhatre(c), Vedant Trivedi, Vihaan Malhotra, Abhigyan Kundu(w), RS Ambrish, Kanishk Chouhan, Khilan Patel, Deepesh Devendran, Henil Patel, Harvansh Pangalia, Mohamed Enaan, Udhav Mohan, Kishan Kumar Singh.

India are going into the semi-finals as unbeaten, having won all five matches quite comfortably. The Men in Blue also registered a 58-run win over arch-rivals Pakistan in the Super Six stage.

Hello and welcome to our live blog of U19 India vs U19 Afghanistan in the Under-19 World Cup 2026 at the Harare Sports Club in Harare on Wednesday.