Afghanistan Under-19s take on Bangladesh Under-19s in the second Group B ODI of the Afghanistan Under‑19s tour of Oman, to be played at Al Amerat Cricket Ground, Al Amarat.
Afghanistan Under‑19s have been in fine form, beating Oman Under‑19s twice – by 365 runs (462/4 to 97/10) and by 287 runs (421/5 to 134/9) – and defeating Bangladesh Under‑19s by 4 wickets with 11 balls remaining (222/6 to 219/9) and by 43 runs (237/10 to 194/10). Their most recent match ended in a tie, with Bangladesh winning the Super Over (304/9 to 304/8).
Bangladesh Under‑19s have also had a mixed run, winning their opening match against Afghanistan by 33 runs (250/8 to 217/10), then losing to Afghanistan by 43 runs (194/10 to 237/10) and by 4 wickets with 11 balls remaining (219/9 to 222/6). Their latest encounter finished in a tie, with Bangladesh winning the Super Over (304/8 to 304/9).
In the four previous meetings, Afghanistan won the first two encounters (by 4 wickets and 43 runs) and the last two ended in a tie (Bangladesh won the Super Over) and a 33‑run win for Bangladesh. Key players to watch include Afghanistan’s leading run‑scorer Tahir Sarwary (432 runs), Subhan Zakhail (292 runs) and Faridullah Ihsas (215 runs), as well as the fast bowler Sohail Khan (14 wickets). Bangladesh’s leading wicket‑takers are Rubay Islam Rizon and Al Amin Hossen, each with 9 wickets.
