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Toss Winner - Bangladesh U19 won the toss and choose to bat first
Bangladesh U19 beat Afghanistan U19 by 33 runs
Can Afghanistan U19 start the series with a win?
Afghanistan Under-19 to Win!
| Tournament: | Afghanistan Under-19s and Bangladesh Under-19s tour of Oman, 2026 |
| Format: | odi |
| Venue: | Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket (Ministry Turf 1), Oman, Oman |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 30.0°C|Sunny |
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Afghanistan Under-19 and Bangladesh Under-19 begin their five-match Youth ODI series in Oman with a great opportunity to test their young talent ahead of the upcoming Under-19 Asia Cup. Both sides consistently produce exciting prospects, making this series ideal match practice for their young squads.
Bangladesh hold the historical edge with 12 wins to Afghanistan's 9, alongside one no-result. Bangladesh will aim to maintain that record, while Afghanistan will look to show their recent growth. However, with both teams fielding fresh lineups, past results might not mean much on the pitch.
Afghanistan reached the semifinals of the last Under-19 World Cup before falling to India, while Bangladesh bowed out in the Super Six stage. Both sides want to test new players and find their best playing eleven. With this being the opening match, grabbing early momentum will be crucial, and Afghanistan will look to strike first despite Bangladesh's head-to-head advantage.
AFGU19
315/7 in 50.0 6.3
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193/10 in 49.5 3.87
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Sri Lanka U19 beat Afghanistan U19 by 4 wickets194/6 in 46.5 4.14
88/1 in 12.4 6.95
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Afghanistan U19 beat Tanzania U19 by 9 wickets85/10 in 36.0 2.36
124/10 in 33.2 3.72
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Afghanistan U19 beat West Indies U19 by 138 runs262/6 in 50.0 5.24
BANU19
137/3 in 24.1 5.67
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England U19 beat Bangladesh U19 by 7 wickets136/10 in 38.1 3.56
201/3 in 41.3 4.84
ICC U19 WC 2026
Bangladesh U19 beat United States of America U19 by 7 wickets199/10 in 50.0 3.98
238/10 in 48.4 4.89
ICC U19 WC 2026
India U19 beat Bangladesh U19 by 18 runs (D/L) method146/10 in 28.3 5.12
121/10 in 26.3 4.57
122/2 in 16.3 7.39
225/10 in 46.3 4.84
186/10 in 49.1 3.78
Bangladesh U19 beat Afghanistan U19 by 3 wickets
211/8 in 45.5
BANU19 vs AFGU19 2025
Bangladesh U19 beat Afghanistan U19 by 2 wickets
208/8 in 50.0
172/10 in 37.2
BANU19 vs AFGU19 2025
Afghanistan U19 won by 102 runs
275/7 in 50.0
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BANU19 vs AFGU19 2025
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231/4 in 46.0
BANU19 vs AFGU19 2025
Bangladesh Under-19 beat Afghanistan Under-19 by 5 runs (DLS method)
265/9 in 50.0
Afghanistan Under-19 enter this series after making great strides at the youth international level in recent years. Their run to the semifinals in the last Under-19 World Cup showed they can challenge top teams, and this tour offers another fine opportunity to test their young talent ahead of the Under-19 Asia Cup.
Sohail Khan leads the side, with a versatile squad that offers plenty of batting and bowling combinations. While a lack of recent match data makes their exact form hard to judge, their strong track record in youth cricket gives them a solid foundation heading into the opener.
Afghanistan will need solid batting partnerships and disciplined line and length with the ball against a Bangladesh side that has historically held the upper hand. A strong performance in game one will give them the confidence to build momentum for the rest of the series.
Lutfullah Mohammadi, Sohail Khan (C), Abdullah Hamdard, Hamza Khan (wk), Hikmatullah Faizi, Sami Mubarez, Amir Hamza, Subhan Ali, Farid Zadran, Noman Salarzai, Faisal Mubariz.
Lutfullah Mohammadi, Sohail Khan, Hamza Khan, Amir Hamza, Subhan Ali, Farid Zadran, Noman Salarzai, Imran Mohammadi, Abidullah Abid, Taher Sarwary, Noor Ali Niazi
Bangladesh Under-19 arrive in Oman looking to prepare for the upcoming Under-19 Asia Cup while testing their next generation of international cricketers. Their previous Under-19 World Cup campaign ended at the Super Six stage, and this series provides a fine opportunity to assess their young talent in competitive 50-over cricket.
Bangladesh will take confidence from their superior head-to-head record against Afghanistan. However, both teams have evolved over the years, and that historical edge will count for little unless Bangladesh deliver a disciplined performance with bat and ball in the opening match.
This series is crucial for Bangladesh as they look to settle on their best batting order and bowling attack. With Afghanistan proving they can compete with top sides at this level, Bangladesh must guard against complacency and take their chances on the field.
Key Players: Farid Hasan Faysal, Abdullah Al Muhi
Farid Hasan, Kawsar Ahmed, Abdullah Al Muhi, Sheikh Zarif Zaim, Ahsan Al Mumin, Al Amin Hossain Rony, Farhan Sadik, Shakil Khan, Rafi Uzzaman, Robiul Hasan Anik, Atikur Rahman,
Farid Faysal, Meherab Hasan Sizan, Shakil Khan, Al Amin Hossain Rony, Ahsan Al Mumin, Atikur Rahman Akash, Rubai Islam Rizon, Rakibul Hasan Rusafi, Robiul Hasan Anik, Sheikh Zarif Siam, Abdullah Al Muhi
Sunny conditions are expected in Al Amerat, with temperatures reaching around 33°C. The forecast indicates zero percent chance of rain, humidity levels near 67%, and gentle winds blowing at roughly 13 km/h. While clear skies will allow a full 100-over contest, the daytime heat and humidity will demand strict energy management from both squads.
Ministry Turf 1 at Al Amerat historically favours teams bowling first, with 17 wins compared to 12 for sides batting first across 31 ODIs. The average first innings score is 189, dropping to 170 in the second. With chasing generally proving more effective, posting around 190 will be a crucial benchmark for the team batting first.
The captain winning the toss will likely choose to bowl first, as the numbers clearly favour teams that chase. Fielding first allows the bowling unit to exploit early conditions, while the batting lineup can pace the run chase effectively on a surface that tends to remain consistent throughout the match.
Toss Prediction: Afghanistan U19 to win the coin toss
Afghanistan Under-19 enter this contest as strong contenders following their impressive development at the youth level. Their semifinal run at the previous Under-19 World Cup showed their ability to compete against top opposition, and they boast a superior bowling unit that can trouble any lineup. Bangladesh will look to make a positive start, but Afghanistan's quality attack and disciplined all-round game give them the edge. We predict Afghanistan Under-19 to win the match.
Afghanistan Under-19 to Win!
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