Windhoek (Namibia): Afghanistan registered their second win in a row in the ongoing ICC U19 World Cup 2026, thrashing the West Indies by 138 runs at the High Performance Oval on Sunday. Batting first Afghanistan scored 262/6 in 50 overs. Wicketkeeper-batter and captain Mahoob Khan hammered 86 off 69 deliveries, including 10 fours and two sixes. For the West Indies, Jakeem Pollard (3/39) and Vitel Lawes (3/48) scalped three wickets apiece. While chasing a target of 263 runs, the West Indies were bundled out for just 124 runs. Nooristani (4/16), Wahid Zadran (3/36), and Khatir Stanikzai (3/20) delivered sensational performances with the ball for Afghanistan. Meanwhile, England secured a convincing eight-wicket win in their match against Zimbabwe in Harare on Sunday. Batting first, Zimbabwe were restricted to 208/9 in 50 overs after captain Simbarashe Mudzengerere played an unbeaten knock of 45 runs off 63 deliveries. For England, Manny Lumsden (3/38), Ralphie Albert (2/49), and Farhan Ahmed (2/33) were among the wicket takers. In response, Ben Mayes (77*) and captain Thomas Rew (86*) played match-winning knocks as England chased down the target in 28 overs. (ani)
