Afghanistan’s captain Mahboob Khan won the toss and chose to bat first against India in the second semi-final of the U19 Men’s World Cup 2026.
Toss Decision – Comments from the Captain
“We decided to bat first because the pitch looks great for it. Faisal Khan has been in top form and has helped the team a lot. We’ve prepared well for this match, aiming for the final. The wicket is good for batting but should also give some help to the bowlers,” said Mahboob Khan.
“I’m pleased with the toss outcome. The pitch looks solid, and the boys are performing well. Their attitude on the field is excellent. We just need to focus on our basics and play at our best today. We’re keeping the same team,” commented India’s captain Ayush Mhatre.
Playing XIs
Afghanistan: Khalid Ahmadzai, Osman Sadat, Mahboob Khan(w/c), Uzairullah Niazai, Faisal Shinozada, Azizullah Miakhil, Nooristani Omarzai, Abdul Aziz, Khatir Stanikzai, Roohullah Arab, Wahidullah Zadran
India: Ayush Mhatre(c), Aaron George, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Abhigyan Kundu(w), Vedant Trivedi, Vihaan Malhotra, RS Ambrish, Henil Patel, Kanishk Chouhan, Khilan Patel, Deepesh Devendran
Toss Result – IND vs AFG 2nd Semi-Final ICC Men’s U19 World Cup 2026
Q1: Who won the toss in IND vs AFG 2nd Semi-Final?
Afghanistan’s captain Mahboob Khan won the toss and chose to bat first.
Q2: What was the time of the toss?
The toss took place at 12:30 PM IST/09:00 AM Local.
Q3: Why did the captain decide to bat first?
The Afghan captain opted to bat first due to the favorable pitch conditions.
Q4: Where is the match being held?
Harare Sports Club.
