Afghanistan Under-19 produced a dominant all-round display at the ICC U19 World Cup, securing a crucial victory that propelled them to the top of Group D. The win underlined the team’s growing consistency and balance across departments.
Star pacer Wahid Zadran expressed his satisfaction after the match, highlighting the collective mindset within the squad. He pointed out that the bowlers set the tone early by applying pressure, while the batters showed maturity and discipline to control the game situation.
The bowling attack executed its plans with precision, picking up key wickets at regular intervals and restricting scoring opportunities. Afghanistan’s fielding also stood out, with sharp catching and energetic movement adding to the opposition’s difficulties.
Zadran stressed that the result reflected teamwork rather than individual brilliance. He credited the support staff and leadership group for maintaining clarity in roles, which has helped the side perform confidently on the world stage.
With this victory, Afghanistan Under-19 cricket team strengthened their position in the tournament and will look to carry this momentum into the remaining group fixtures and beyond.
