Afghanistan U-19 cricket team defeats India U-19 ‘B’ side

KABUL (Pajhwok): Afghanistan’s Under-19 national cricket team defeated India’s Under-19 ‘B’ side by 71 runs in their first One-Day match of a triangular series.

The triangular series between Afghanistan U-19 and India’s U-19 ‘A’ and ‘B’ teams kicked off today.

As part of the tournament, Afghanistan played their opening 50-over match today against India U-19 ‘B’ in India.

Batting first, Afghanistan were bundled out for 168 runs.

The Indian side failed to chase the target and were dismissed for only 79 runs, handing Afghanistan a 71-run victory.

In the bowling department, Abdul Aziz shone for Afghanistan, taking six wickets including a hat-trick.

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