Afghanistan U19 made it two wins from two matches at the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026, crushing Malaysia U19 by 10 wickets in the fifth match of Group B at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 2) in Al Amerat, Oman, on Saturday, 7 November 2026. After winning the toss and choosing to bowl first, Afghanistan dismissed Malaysia for just 42 in 22.3 overs and then chased the target down without losing a wicket in only three overs, with 282 balls to spare.
It was a ruthless, complete performance from the Afghans. Noor Ali Niazi produced one of the spells of the tournament so far, taking six wickets for seven runs, and the openers then finished the job in 18 balls. For Malaysia, it was a second heavy defeat in as many matches, and their batting problems are now impossible to ignore.
Match Summary
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Afghanistan U19 vs Malaysia U19, 5th Match, Group B, ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026 |
| Date | Saturday, 7 November 2026 |
| Start time | 10:30 AM IST |
| Venue | Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 2), Al Amerat, Oman |
| Toss | Afghanistan U19 won the toss and chose to bowl |
| Malaysia U19 | 42 all out (22.3 overs) |
| Afghanistan U19 | 47/0 (3 overs) |
| Result | Afghanistan U19 won by 10 wickets (with 282 balls remaining) |
| Player of the Match | Noor Ali Niazi (6 for 7) |
How the Match Was Won: Niazi’s 6 for 7 Destroys Malaysia
Malaysia’s innings never got going. Afghanistan’s new-ball bowlers struck early and the wickets kept falling, with no partnership able to take root. Only Nagineswaran Sathnakumaran offered any real resistance, top-scoring with 20 off 33 balls, including three fours. He was the only Malaysian batter to reach double figures, and the next best score was Arryan Iskandar’s 6 off 23 balls.
Noor Ali Niazi was unplayable. Bowling 9.3 overs, he sent down five maidens and finished with six wickets for just seven runs at an economy rate of 0.74, dismissing Asyraf Mikail, captain Deeaz Patro, Alif Haziq, Aiyadh Iskandar, Arryan Iskandar and Nur Iman. Amir Hamza gave him excellent support with two for 10 from four overs, removing Syamil Aqil and Firash Taqiuddin, while Bilal Sulimankhil took one for 18 and Dzul Syahmi was run out by Tahir Sarwary. Malaysia’s total of 42 included seven wides, and they were bowled out in the 23rd over at a run rate of only 1.87.
The chase was over almost before it began. Openers Faridullah Ihsas and Abidullah Nadarjan came out swinging and put on an unbeaten 47-run stand in just 18 balls. Ihsas smashed 26 not out off 11 balls with three fours and a six, while Nadarjan finished 15 not out off seven balls with a four and a six of his own. Afghanistan took nine runs off the first over, 21 off the second, and 17 off the third, with Nadarjan sealing the win with a six over deep extra cover off Sathnakumaran. The target of 43 was chased down at 15.67 runs per over, and Afghanistan’s openers did not give Malaysia’s bowlers a single wicket to celebrate.
Key Performances
- Noor Ali Niazi (Afghanistan) — 6 for 7 in 9.3 overs: Five maidens, an economy of 0.74, and the Player of the Match award. One of the finest bowling spells of the tournament.
- Faridullah Ihsas (Afghanistan) — 26 not out off 11 balls: Three fours and a six as he set the tone for a three-over chase.
- Abidullah Nadarjan (Afghanistan) — 15 not out off 7 balls: Finished the match with a six and a strike rate of 214.29.
- Amir Hamza (Afghanistan) — 2 for 10 in 4 overs: The perfect support act for Niazi, striking twice with the new ball.
- Nagineswaran Sathnakumaran (Malaysia) — 20 off 33 balls: The only Malaysian batter to reach double figures, and also his side’s most expensive bowler, conceding 26 runs in two overs during the chase.
What It Means for Group B
The win puts Afghanistan on four points from two matches and firmly in control of Group B. They opened their campaign with a 113-run win over Bangladesh on 5 November, and this 10-wicket victory has also given their net run rate a huge boost, which could matter if the group comes down to run rate. Their next match is the big one — against Sri Lanka on Monday, 9 November — and a third straight win would seal their place in the semi-finals.
Malaysia, meanwhile, are all but out of semi-final contention after two heavy defeats. They were bowled out for 88 by Sri Lanka in their opener on 5 November and now for 42 by Afghanistan, and their batting has managed only 130 runs across two matches. They still have one group match left, against Bangladesh, and will be playing for pride and for a first win of the tournament.
The group now stands at Afghanistan with two wins, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh with one win each after Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka by 45 runs on 7 November, and Malaysia without a win. With the top two teams from each group reaching the semi-finals on 12 November and the final on 14 November, Afghanistan’s meeting with Sri Lanka on Monday is the match that is likely to decide who tops Group B.
FAQs
Who won Afghanistan U19 vs Malaysia U19 in the U19 Asia Cup 2026?
Afghanistan U19 won by 10 wickets at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 2) on Saturday, 7 November 2026. Malaysia scored 42 all out in 22.3 overs, and Afghanistan chased the target down in just three overs without losing a wicket.
Who was the Player of the Match?
Noor Ali Niazi, for his outstanding figures of six wickets for seven runs in 9.3 overs, including five maiden overs. He was the standout performer of the match by a distance.
What were the scores in the match?
Malaysia U19 scored 42 all out in 22.3 overs, with Nagineswaran Sathnakumaran top-scoring with 20. Afghanistan U19 replied with 47 for no wicket in three overs, with Faridullah Ihsas finishing 26 not out and Abidullah Nadarjan 15 not out.
How many balls were remaining when Afghanistan won?
Afghanistan won with 282 balls remaining — 47 overs of their 50-over allocation unused — after finishing the chase in only three overs.
Who do Afghanistan U19 play next in the U19 Asia Cup 2026?
Afghanistan face Sri Lanka in their third Group B match on Monday, 9 November 2026. A win there would put them on the verge of the semi-finals.
Conclusion
Afghanistan U19’s 10-wicket win over Malaysia U19 was as one-sided as a 50-over match can be. Noor Ali Niazi’s six for seven dismantled Malaysia for 42, and the openers then needed only three overs to finish the job, underlining just how far ahead of their opponents Afghanistan were on the day.
For Afghanistan, this is a campaign gathering serious momentum. Two wins, two dominant performances, and a bowling attack that has now bowled out both Bangladesh and Malaysia cheaply. The real test comes on Monday against Sri Lanka, but on this evidence Afghanistan will take some stopping. For Malaysia, the tournament has been a harsh lesson, and their final group match against Bangladesh is now about salvaging pride and giving their young batters something to build on.
For the full scorecard and ball-by-ball details, see the match on Cricbuzz: https://www.cricbuzz.com/live-cricket-scores/175630/afgu19-vs-mlyu19-5th-match-group-b-acc-mens-u19-asia-cup-2026
