Faisal Shinozada scored 110 runs off 93 balls against India in the U19 World Cup 2026 second semi-final.
Afghanistan’s youngster Faisal Shinozada has notched up a brilliant century against India in the ongoing Under 19 World Cup 2026 semi-final. Notably, this marked his consecutive tons in two innings after putting up a magnificent 163 against Ireland in the previous fixture.
While many have been amazed by his excellent strokeplays, some fans have also questioned the real age of the right-hander. The player is taking part in the U19 event as a 17-year-old.
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However, the batter has enjoyed a fierce run in the tournament. He is currently placed at the top of the highest run-scorers’ list with a total of 435 runs in six matches. Shinozada’s heroics also include two centuries and as many fifty-plus knocks in the one-day league so far.
Notably, his 148-run partnership off 130 deliveries with Uzairullah Niazai was crucial for the Afghans to put up a huge total of 310/4 against India in the knockout fixture. Moreover, 18-year-old Niazai also went on to reach the three-figure mark and stayed unbeaten at 101.
These two players also became the first duo to put up centuries in an U19 World Cup knockout fixture. Previously, India’s Shaik Rasheed and Yash Dhull came close to achieving the feat in the 2022 semi-final against Australia U-19 with their scores of 94 and 110, respectively.
Coming into the U19 World Cup 2026, Afghanistan needs to defend 220 more runs in 40 overs to advance to the final. Earlier, the England U19 side sealed a place in the summit clash by beating the reigning champions, Australia, in the first semi-final. The final will take place on February 6 in Harare.
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