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Introduction
Afghanistan U19 beat Sri Lanka by 106 runs to top Group B. See the U19 Asia Cup 2026 standings, scorecard highlights and semi-final picture.
Afghanistan U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 was the last chance for Sri Lanka to stay in the ACC Men's Under-19 Asia Cup, and it ended in a heavy defeat. Afghanistan won all three group games, and Bangladesh join them in the semi-finals. If you came here for the table, it is directly below.
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U19 Asia Cup 2026 Group B Standings
All Group B matches are finished. Every team finished on a different points total, so net run rate does not affect the order.
| Pos | Team | Played | Won | Lost | Points | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Afghanistan U19 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | Semi-finals |
| 2 | Bangladesh U19 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | Semi-finals |
| 3 | Sri Lanka U19 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | Eliminated |
| 4 | Malaysia U19 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | Eliminated |
How Afghanistan Built 275
Sri Lanka chose to field, but the decision did not pay off. Subhan Zakhail held the innings together with 107 from 111 balls, hitting 13 fours and a six. Abidullah Nadarjan added 55 from 64 balls, and Shah Faisal Rahimi made a useful 33.
The late acceleration came from Tahir Sarwary, whose 32 from just 19 balls included three fours and two sixes. Afghanistan were all out off the penultimate ball of their 50 overs, but by then they had a total that demanded a very good chase.
Sri Lanka's Chase Fell Apart Early
Lithma Perera and Senuja Wekunagoda both went without scoring, and Sri Lanka never recovered from that start. Kithma Withanapathirana tried to counter-attack with 58 from 48 balls, including eight fours and two sixes, but nobody else passed 23.
Noor Ali Niazai was the pick of the bowlers with four for 35 from nine overs, including two maidens. Mohammad Ali Barakzai was the most economical, taking two for 24 from 9.1 overs and finishing the match.
| Team | Score | Overs | Top scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan U19 | 275 all out | 49.5 | Subhan Zakhail 107 (111) |
| Sri Lanka U19 | 169 all out | 34.1 | K Withanapathirana 58 (48) |
Afghanistan's Dominant Group Stage
The margin of these wins is what stands out. Afghanistan were never seriously tested in the group, and their bowlers bowled out all three opponents.
| Date | Opponent | Scores | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 November | Bangladesh U19 | AFG 231; BAN 118 | Won by 113 runs |
| 7 November | Malaysia U19 | MAL 42; AFG 47-0 in 3 overs | Won by 10 wickets |
| 9 November | Sri Lanka U19 | AFG 275; SL 169 | Won by 106 runs |
Bangladesh recovered well after that opening loss, beating Sri Lanka by 45 runs and then Malaysia by 205 runs on Monday.
Group A Table and What Pakistan Need
Group A finishes on 10 November, with both games due to start at 10am Pakistan time.
| Pos | Team | Played | Won | Lost | Points | Last game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pakistan U19 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | vs Nepal |
| 2 | India U19 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | vs UAE |
| 3 | UAE U19 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | vs India |
| 4 | Nepal U19 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | vs Pakistan |
Pakistan, the defending champions, cannot finish outside the top two. Only one of India and UAE can reach four points, and Nepal can reach only two. A win over Nepal would put Pakistan top of the group. If Nepal cause an upset, and India or UAE win, two teams would be level on four points and a tie-break would decide first place.
Our earlier reports cover Pakistan's win over India and the Pakistan U19 squad and fixtures.
U19 Asia Cup 2026 Semi-Finals
Both semi-finals are scheduled for 12 November at Al Amerat in Muscat, and the final for 14 November. The fixture list published before the tournament has the Group A winner playing the Group B runner-up, with the Group B winner playing the Group A runner-up.
| Match | Date | Teams |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-final 1 | 12 November | Group A winner vs Bangladesh U19 |
| Semi-final 2 | 12 November | Afghanistan U19 vs Group A runner-up |
| Final | 14 November | Semi-final winners |
On that schedule, Pakistan would meet Bangladesh if they finish first, and Afghanistan if they finish second. On this form, avoiding Afghanistan looks like a good reason to win on Tuesday.
FAQs
Who won Afghanistan U19 vs Sri Lanka U19?
Afghanistan U19 won by 106 runs at Al Amerat in Muscat on 9 November 2026.
Who was Player of the Match?
Subhan Zakhail, who scored 107 from 111 balls.
Which teams qualified from Group B?
Afghanistan U19 finished first with six points and Bangladesh U19 second with four.
Has Pakistan U19 qualified for the semi-finals?
Yes. On four points with one game left, Pakistan cannot finish lower than second in Group A.
When is the U19 Asia Cup 2026 final?
The final is scheduled for 14 November 2026.
Sources: Scorecard and standings from ESPNcricinfo data; semi-final pairing from the published tournament fixture list. Confirm final pairings once Group A ends.
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