Afghanistan U19 claimed a commanding 113-run win over Bangladesh U19 in their Group B match of the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026 at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1) in Al Amerat on Thursday, 5 November 2026. After winning the toss and choosing to bat first, Afghanistan posted 231 all out in 49 overs and then bowled Bangladesh out for 118 in 25.5 overs.
Shah Faisal Rahimi was the star of the match, scoring 83 off 97 balls and taking the Player of the Match award as Afghanistan opened their campaign with a big win. Afghanistan’s bowlers then shared the wickets around to complete a one-sided victory.
Afghanistan U19 Innings: Shah Faisal Rahimi Anchors 231
Shah Faisal Rahimi anchored Afghanistan’s innings with 83 off 97 balls, including eight fours and one six, and was named Player of the Match. Afghanistan’s batters kept the scoreboard moving even as wickets fell, and the side reached a competitive total.
Tafiul Alam Tamim was Bangladesh’s best bowler with 4 for 41, but Afghanistan still posted 231 all out in 49 overs after winning the toss and choosing to bat first.
Bangladesh U19 Innings: Afghanistan’s Bowlers Share the Spoils
Bangladesh’s chase never got going after the early loss of wickets. SK Jarif Siyam top-scored with 41 off 58 balls, but wickets fell regularly and no partnership was able to put Bangladesh back in the match.
Amir Hamza took 3 for 23 and Sami Mubarez took 3 for 11 as Bangladesh were bowled out for 118 in 25.5 overs, giving Afghanistan a 113-run win with more than half the overs unused.
Key Performances
- Shah Faisal Rahimi — 83 off 97 balls, and Player of the Match
- Tafiul Alam Tamim — 4 for 41 for Bangladesh
- SK Jarif Siyam — 41 off 58 balls
- Amir Hamza — 3 for 23
- Sami Mubarez — 3 for 11
What the Result Means for Group B
The win gave Afghanistan two points and a big net run rate boost to start their Group B campaign, while Bangladesh were left with a heavy defeat to recover from in their remaining matches.
Bangladesh bounced back from this defeat to beat Sri Lanka by 45 runs in Al Amerat on 7 November, while Sri Lanka had opened their own campaign with a nine-wicket win over Malaysia on 5 November.
Match Summary
| Match | Afghanistan U19 vs Bangladesh U19, U19 Asia Cup 2026 |
| Date | Thursday, 5 November 2026 |
| Venue | Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1), Al Amerat |
| Toss | Afghanistan U19 won the toss and chose to bat |
| Afghanistan U19 | 231 all out (49 overs) |
| Bangladesh U19 | 118 all out (25.5 overs) |
| Result | Afghanistan U19 won by 113 runs |
| Player of the Match | Shah Faisal Rahimi (83 off 97 balls) |
In the end, Afghanistan were too strong for Bangladesh in every department, with Shah Faisal Rahimi’s 83 setting up a total their bowlers defended with ease. The 113-run margin gave Afghanistan a perfect start to their U19 Asia Cup campaign, while Bangladesh had to regroup quickly for their remaining Group B matches.
Full scorecard: Afghanistan U19 vs Bangladesh U19 on Cricbuzz
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