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India U19 secures final berth with victory over Afghanistan in semifinal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 5:22 PM

Last updated Nov 12, 2026

India U19 secures final berth with victory over Afghanistan in semifinal

Summary

India's Under-19 team advanced to the ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup 2026 final after defeating Afghanistan by eight wickets. The semifinal took place at Al Amerat, Oman, where India chased down a target of 228, finishing at 230/2 in just 36.5 overs. Lakshya Raichandani starred with an unbeaten 93 runs, supported by VK Vineeth's 57 not out. Afghanistan, after a decent start, collapsed to 227/8, with Noman Salarzai and Shah Faisal Rahimi each scoring 51. India's bowlers also contributed significantly, with Ishan Sood taking three wickets. The final will be against Pakistan, setting the stage for a highly anticipated match.

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By the Numbers

•India U19 chased 228 runs, finishing at 230/2 in 36.5 overs.
•Lakshya Raichandani scored an unbeaten 93 runs.
•Afghanistan set a target of 228, ending with 227/8.
•Ishan Sood led India's bowling attack with 3 wickets.
•Final match against Pakistan is scheduled for Saturday.

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5:22 PMYahoo Sports — Lakshya Raichandani's 93 powers India U19 to eight-wicket semifinal win over Afghanistan, sets up blockbuster final against Pakistan

What they're saying

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India Under-19 triumphed over Afghanistan to secure their spot in the ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup 2026 final. India's chase was magnificent as they reached 230 runs with only 2 wickets down, outpacing Afghanistan's score of 228 runs and finishing the game in 36.5 overs. Captain Lakshya Raichandani delivered a stellar performance with 93 runs.
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