Match winning innings of Aaron George. (Photo- Ashley Allen-ICC/ICC via Getty Images)
U19 World Cup: The second semi-final match of the Under-19 ODI World Cup 2026 was played between India and Afghanistan at Harare Sports Club, where the Indian youth team performed brilliantly and made it to the final. Afghanistan won the toss and decided to bat first and scored a strong score of 310 in 50 overs. But Team India achieved this target easily, which included a special inning of Aaron George.
Afghanistan made a big score
Amazing batting was seen from Afghanistan. In this innings, Faizal Shinozada played a brilliant century of 110 runs in 93 balls. Whereas, Uzairullah Niazai scored unbeaten 101 runs. There was a tremendous partnership of 208 runs between these two for the third wicket, which set a big target for India.
Aaron George’s match winning innings
India had a stellar start while chasing the target. Opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi played an explosive inning of 68 runs in 33 balls and added 90 runs for the first wicket. After this, captain Ayush Mhatre scored 62 runs on 59 balls. But the real hero of the match was opener Aaron George, who played an amazing inning and scored a century. Due to which the Indian team chased the biggest target in the history of knockout matches of Under-19 ODI World Cup.
Aaron George scored 115 runs facing 104 balls, during which he touched the figure of 100 runs in 95 balls. He gave the team a fast start and then kept one end under control. His innings included 15 fours and 2 sixes. At the same time, in the end Vihaan Malhotra also played a good innings and took the team to victory. India achieved this target in 41.1 overs at the loss of 3 wickets.
Aaron George is the Player of the Match for his superb knock ЁЯШК
India U19 register the highest successful run-chase in ICC Men’s U19 World Cups to clinch a 7я╕ПтГг-wicket win over Afghanistan U19 in the semi-final ЁЯФЭ
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Competition with England in the final
With this the Indian team has reached the final for the 10th time. His eyes are on winning the title for the sixth time. It will face the England team in the final, this match will be played on 6th February. The special thing is that India will be seen playing the final for the sixth consecutive time.