Afghan U-19 clinch series against Pakistan

KABUL 2-1, an official said.

Played in the neighbouring country, Pakistan won the toss in the 45-overs encounter and asked Afghanistan to bat.

Afghanistan Cricket Board spokesman Farid Hotak told Pajhwok Afghan News the visitors piled up 223 runs in the stipulated overs.

Ihsanullah’s 65-run knock and a breezy 56 by Mohammad Sardar were the highlights of the Afghan innings, the official said.

But the hosts were restricted to 154 in the 43^rd over, with Ziaur Rahman Akbar capturing four wickets and Shahidullah three.

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