In a thrilling start to their 2026 World Cup campaign, Afghanistan’s U19 cricket team secured a victory against South Africa, winning by 28 runs.

Batting first, the Afghan squad set a competitive target of 267 runs, which the South African side failed to chase down despite a strong fight .


The Afghan bowlers were instrumental in the win, with Abdul Aziz and Khater Stanikzai each taking two wickets.

Although South Africa’s Jason Rowles scored an impressive 98 runs, the rest of the batting lineup crumbled under the pressure of the Afghan attack .


This opening win provides a massive morale boost for the young Afghan team as they look ahead to upcoming matches against the West Indies and Tanzania.

Fans are hopeful that this strong performance signals a successful tournament run for the future stars of Afghan cricket .

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