Afghanistan vs Ireland Live Score, U19 World Cup 2026: Afghanistan opt to bat vs Ireland
THE TIMES OF INDIA | Jan 30, 2026, 20:14:01 IST
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Afghanistan vs Ireland Live Score, U19 World Cup 2026: Afghanistan opt to bat vs Ireland

Afghanistan vs Ireland Live Score, U19 World Cup 2026: Opting to set a target, Afghanistan U19 skipper Mahboob Khan elected to bat first after winning the toss against Ireland in a Super Six Group 1 clash of the ICC Under-19 World Cup at Harare Sports Club, Harare.

Teams:

Ireland U19 (Playing XI): James West, Freddie Ogilby(w), Adam Leckey, Robert O'Brien, Sebastian Dijkstra, Marko Bates, Oliver Riley(c), Reuben Wilson, Alex Armstrong, Thomas Ford, Luke Murray

Afghanistan U19 (Playing XI): Khalid Ahmadzai, Osman Sadat, Faisal Shinozada, Uzairullah Niazai, Mahboob Khan(w/c), Azizullah Miakhil, Nooristani Omarzai, Abdul Aziz, Roohullah Arab, Wahidullah Zadran, Aqil Khan
18:56 (IST) Jan 30
Score after 25 overs 83 - 5
Runs Scored: 0
011(1NB)0000
  • Marko Bates 12 (39)
  • Reuben Wilson 17 (22)
Aqil Khan4-0-15-0
0
Overs24.6
Score83 - 5

Aqil Khan to Marko Bates, No run, this is driven through square on the off side, but the field is not pierced.

18:55 (IST) Jan 30
0
Overs24.5
Score83 - 5

Aqil Khan to Marko Bates, No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.

18:55 (IST) Jan 30
0
Overs24.4
Score83 - 5

Aqil Khan to Marko Bates, No run, a gentle push by the batter but cannot pierce the gap.

18:55 (IST) Jan 30
0
Overs24.3
Score83 - 5

Aqil Khan to Marko Bates, No run, just a mere push. But no space for a run.

18:54 (IST) Jan 30
1nb
Overs24.3
Score83 - 5

Aqil Khan to Marko Bates, No ball! A gentle push by the batter but cannot pierce the gap.

18:54 (IST) Jan 30
1
Overs24.2
Score82 - 5

Aqil Khan to Reuben Wilson, 1 run, that is just a mere push for a run.

18:53 (IST) Jan 30
0
Overs24.1
Score81 - 5

Aqil Khan to Reuben Wilson, No run, the off drive is played but it is stopped.

18:53 (IST) Jan 30
Score after 24 overs 81 - 5
Runs Scored: 0
401110
  • Marko Bates 12 (34)
  • Reuben Wilson 16 (20)
Rohullah Arab5-1-20-1
0
Overs23.6
Score81 - 5

Rohullah Arab to Marko Bates, No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.

18:52 (IST) Jan 30
1
Overs23.5
Score81 - 5

Rohullah Arab to Reuben Wilson, 1 run, the batter goes back in the crease and flicks it away through mid on for a single.

18:52 (IST) Jan 30
1
Overs23.4
Score80 - 5

Rohullah Arab to Marko Bates, 1 run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out for a run.

18:51 (IST) Jan 30
1
Overs23.3
Score79 - 5

Rohullah Arab to Reuben Wilson, 1 run, the on drive comes out now. The batter gets a run.

18:51 (IST) Jan 30
0
Overs23.2
Score78 - 5

Rohullah Arab to Reuben Wilson, No run, just a mere push. But no space for a run.

18:51 (IST) Jan 30
4
Overs23.1
Score78 - 5

Rohullah Arab to Reuben Wilson, Four! Nicely done. Going back in the crease, waiting for the ball to arrive and then flicking it away.

18:50 (IST) Jan 30
Score after 23 overs 74 - 5
Runs Scored: 0
010100
  • Marko Bates 11 (32)
  • Reuben Wilson 10 (16)
Aqil Khan3-0-13-0
0
Overs22.6
Score74 - 5

Aqil Khan to Marko Bates, No run, a gentle push by the batter but cannot pierce the gap.

18:49 (IST) Jan 30
0
Overs22.5
Score74 - 5

Aqil Khan to Marko Bates, No run, a gentle push by the batter but cannot pierce the gap.

18:49 (IST) Jan 30
1
Overs22.4
Score74 - 5

Aqil Khan to Reuben Wilson, 1 run, this is driven through the covers for a single.

18:48 (IST) Jan 30
0
Overs22.3
Score73 - 5

Aqil Khan to Reuben Wilson, No run, a gentle push by the batter but cannot pierce the gap.

18:48 (IST) Jan 30
1
Overs22.2
Score73 - 5

Aqil Khan to Marko Bates, 1 run, that is pushed away for a single.

18:48 (IST) Jan 30
0
Overs22.1
Score72 - 5

Aqil Khan to Marko Bates, No run, just a mere push. But no space for a run.

18:47 (IST) Jan 30
Score after 22 overs 72 - 5
Runs Scored: 0
001001
  • Marko Bates 10 (28)
  • Reuben Wilson 9 (14)
Rohullah Arab4-1-13-1
1
Overs21.6
Score72 - 5

Rohullah Arab to Marko Bates, 1 run, there comes the broom and the ball is swept away for a run.

18:46 (IST) Jan 30
0
Overs21.5
Score71 - 5

Rohullah Arab to Marko Bates, No run, a gentle push by the batter but cannot pierce the gap.

18:46 (IST) Jan 30
0
Overs21.4
Score71 - 5

Rohullah Arab to Marko Bates, No run, just a mere push. But no space for a run.

18:46 (IST) Jan 30
1
Overs21.3
Score71 - 5

Rohullah Arab to Reuben Wilson, 1 run, that is slogged away through mid on for a single.

18:45 (IST) Jan 30
0
Overs21.2
Score70 - 5

Rohullah Arab to Reuben Wilson, No run, that is punched off the back foot, but not in the gap.

18:45 (IST) Jan 30
0
Overs21.1
Score70 - 5

Rohullah Arab to Reuben Wilson, No run, a gentle push by the batter but cannot pierce the gap.

18:44 (IST) Jan 30
Score after 21 overs 70 - 5
Runs Scored: 0
100111
  • Reuben Wilson 8 (11)
  • Marko Bates 9 (25)
Aqil Khan2-0-11-0
1
Overs20.6
Score70 - 5

Aqil Khan to Reuben Wilson, 1 run, the batter comes forward and plays an off drive for a run.

18:43 (IST) Jan 30
1
Overs20.5
Score69 - 5

Aqil Khan to Marko Bates, 1 run, the batter goes back in the crease and flicks it away through square leg for a single.

18:43 (IST) Jan 30
1
Overs20.4
Score68 - 5

Aqil Khan to Reuben Wilson, 1 run, the batter comes forward and plays an off drive for a run.

18:43 (IST) Jan 30
0
Overs20.3
Score67 - 5

Aqil Khan to Reuben Wilson, No run, this is driven through square on the off side, but the field is not pierced.

18:42 (IST) Jan 30
0
Overs20.2
Score67 - 5

Aqil Khan to Reuben Wilson, No run, a gentle push by the batter but cannot pierce the gap.

18:42 (IST) Jan 30
1
Overs20.1
Score67 - 5

Aqil Khan to Marko Bates, 1 run, this is driven through the covers for a single.

18:41 (IST) Jan 30
Score after 20 overs 66 - 5
Runs Scored: 0
001104
  • Reuben Wilson 6 (7)
  • Marko Bates 7 (23)
Rohullah Arab3-1-11-1
4
Overs19.6
Score66 - 5

Rohullah Arab to Reuben Wilson, Four! This is driven nicely through mid on. In the gap and into the fence goes the ball.

18:41 (IST) Jan 30
0
Overs19.5
Score62 - 5

Rohullah Arab to Reuben Wilson, No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.

18:40 (IST) Jan 30
1
Overs19.4
Score62 - 5

Rohullah Arab to Marko Bates, 1 run, the batter comes forward and plays an off drive for a run.

18:40 (IST) Jan 30
1
Overs19.3
Score61 - 5

Rohullah Arab to Reuben Wilson, 1 run, the cover drive is played for a run.

18:39 (IST) Jan 30
0
Overs19.2
Score60 - 5

Rohullah Arab to Reuben Wilson, No run, a gentle push by the batter but cannot pierce the gap.

18:39 (IST) Jan 30
0
Overs19.1
Score60 - 5

Rohullah Arab to Reuben Wilson, No run, that is flicked away but straight to the fielder.

18:38 (IST) Jan 30
Score after 19 overs 60 - 5
Runs Scored: 0
000115(5WD)0
  • Marko Bates 6 (22)
  • Reuben Wilson 1 (2)
Aqil Khan1-0-7-0
0
Overs18.6
Score60 - 5

Aqil Khan to Marko Bates, No run, the batter cuts the ball square but it is intercepted.

18:38 (IST) Jan 30
5wd
Overs18.6
Score60 - 5

Aqil Khan to Marko Bates, 5 Wides! Play and a miss! The batter wasn't quite sure how to play that one.

18:37 (IST) Jan 30
1
Overs18.5
Score55 - 5

Aqil Khan to Reuben Wilson, 1 run, the batter comes forward and punches it through mid on for a single.

18:37 (IST) Jan 30
1
Overs18.4
Score54 - 5

Aqil Khan to Marko Bates, 1 run, the cover drive is played for a run.

18:36 (IST) Jan 30
0
Overs18.3
Score53 - 5

Aqil Khan to Marko Bates, No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.

18:36 (IST) Jan 30
0
Overs18.2
Score53 - 5

Aqil Khan to Marko Bates, No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.

18:36 (IST) Jan 30
0
Overs18.1
Score53 - 5

Aqil Khan to Marko Bates, No run, that is flicked away but straight to the fielder.

18:35 (IST) Jan 30
Score after 18 overs 53 - 5
Runs Scored: 0
00000(W)0
  • Reuben Wilson 0 (1)
  • Marko Bates 5 (17)
Rohullah Arab2-1-5-1
0
Overs17.6
Score53 - 5

Rohullah Arab to Reuben Wilson, No run, a gentle push by the batter but cannot pierce the gap.

18:33 (IST) Jan 30
W
Overs17.5
Score53 - 5

Rohullah Arab to Sebastian Dijkstra, OUT! There is an LBW appeal made and up goes the umpire’s finger.

18:32 (IST) Jan 30
0
Overs17.4
Score53 - 4

Rohullah Arab to Sebastian Dijkstra, No run, that is defended solidly off the front foot.

18:32 (IST) Jan 30
0
Overs17.3
Score53 - 4

Rohullah Arab to Sebastian Dijkstra, No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.

18:32 (IST) Jan 30
0
Overs17.2
Score53 - 4

Rohullah Arab to Sebastian Dijkstra, No run, just a mere push. But no space for a run.

18:32 (IST) Jan 30
0
Overs17.1
Score53 - 4

Rohullah Arab to Sebastian Dijkstra, No run, that is defended solidly off the front foot.

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Afghanistan vs Ireland Live Score, U19 World Cup 2026: Afghanistan Under-19 captain Mahboob Khan won the toss and chose to bat against Ireland in their Super Six Group 1 encounter of the ongoing ICC Under-19 World Cup at the Harare Sports Club today.