Afghanistan struggle to beat India in 5th Youth ODI

KABUL (Pajhwok): Afghanistan U-19 have outplayed their Indian counterparts in a low-scoring Youth One-Day International (ODI) series in Lucknow.

The visitors produced a disciplined effort to chalk up a two-wicket win over the opposition on Saturday, the Press Trust of India reported.

Despite the loss, India clinched the five-match series 3-2. Opting to bat first, the hosts were bundled out for 157 in 49.3 overs at the Ekana Cricket Stadium.

Vikrant Bhadoriya (29) and Kumar Kushagra (24) were the main scorers for India, with Noor Ahmad claiming three wickets. Abid Mohammadi and Shafiqullah Ghafari bagged two scalps each.

Afghanistan struggled to achieve the target of 158 for the loss of eight wickets in 47.3 overs. Asif Musazai shone with willow, hitting 42 runs off 77 deliveries.

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