Afghanistan vs Tanzania Live Score: U19 World Cup 2026

The ICC Under 19 World Cup 2026 is in full swing, showcasing exciting Group D action as Afghanistan U19 faces off against Tanzania U19 at the High-Performance Oval in Windhoek.

Match Overview

The match commenced at 9:30 AM local time, with Tanzania winning the toss and deciding to bat first. This strategic choice aims to set a challenging target for their opponents.

Tanzania U19 Playing XI

Tanzania’s lineup features a mix of talent and leadership, including:

• Laksh Bakrania (Captain)
• Acrey Pascal Hugo (Wicketkeeper)
• Key Batters: Darpan Jobanputra and Ayaan Ashik Shariff

The team will focus on building partnerships and maintaining discipline to counter Afghanistan’s diverse bowling attack. Players like Raymond Francis and Khalidy Juma are expected to make significant contributions both with bat and ball.

Afghanistan U19 Strengths

Afghanistan U19 enters the game with a wealth of experience and a robust reputation for their spin bowling capabilities.

Key Players in Afghanistan’s Lineup

• Mahboob Khan (Captain & Wicketkeeper)
• Osman Sadat
• Faisal Shinozada
• All-rounders: Khatir Stanikzai and Nooristani Omarzai

The pace attack, bolstered by Wahidullah Zadran and Salam Khan, adds depth to a balanced squad aiming for victory.

Importance of the Match

With Group D points at stake, this match presents Tanzania with an opportunity to measure their skills against top-tier youth teams. Conversely, Afghanistan aims to assert their dominance and fortify their standing in the tournament.

Complete Playing XI

Tanzania U19:

• Darpan Jobanputra
• Acrey Pascal Hugo (W)
• Ayaan Ashik Shariff
• Rehaan Ahtif
• Agustino Meya Mwamele
• Laksh Bakrania (C)
• Simba Mbaki
• Ally Hafidhi
• Hamza Ally Onai
• Raymond Francis
• Khalidy Juma

Afghanistan U19:

• Khalid Ahmadzai
• Osman Sadat
• Faisal Shinozada
• Uzairullah Niazai
• Mahboob Khan (W/C)
• Nazifullah Amiri
• Khatir Stanikzai
• Nooristani Omarzai
• Roohullah Arab
• Wahidullah Zadran
• Salam Khan

The excitement continues as these young talents battle it out for supremacy in the tournament!