Suryaa Sports Desk: Indian bowlers delivered a collective performance to restrict Afghanistan to 227 for 8 in their allotted 50 overs during the second semi-final of the ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup tournament. Afghanistan opted to bat first after winning the toss in this knockout match, but Indian bowlers maintained consistent pressure from the start to prevent the opposing batters from settling.
For Afghanistan, Noman Salarzai and Shah Faisal both scored half-centuries, contributing 51 runs each. Indian bowlers struck at regular intervals during the middle overs to put the opposition under pressure. Towards the end of the innings, captain Sohail Khan remained unbeaten on 36 runs to guide the total past the 200-run mark. Subhan made 31 runs, while Abidullah scored 14, Faridullah scored 13, and Mohammad Ali and Noor Ali contributed 8 runs each.
In the bowling attack, Ishan Sood was the top performer for India with three wickets. Aryan Savsani took two wickets, while Kavya Patel, Yashwardhan Chauhan, and Arjun Rajput claimed one wicket each.
India now need 228 runs to secure a place in the final. Sports analysts expect India's in-form batting lineup to successfully chase down the target and advance to the final.
