Raichandani scores 93 as India beat Afghanistan to reach Asia Cup final
India secured an eight-wicket semifinal victory over Afghanistan to set up a final against Pakistan on 14 November.
India Under-19 secured a place in the ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup 2026 final with an eight-wicket win over Afghanistan in the semifinal at Al Amerat, Oman, on Thursday, according to the Times of India.
Chasing a target of 228, India reached 230/2 in 36.5 overs. Captain Lakshya Raichandani led the chase with 93 runs off 90 deliveries before falling seven runs short of a century.
Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat, finishing at 227/8 in 50 overs. Noman Salarzai and Shah Faisal Rahimi both scored 51, while captain Sohail Khan remained unbeaten on 36.
Ishan Sood was the leading bowler for India with figures of 3/43, while Aryan Savsani claimed 2/29. Savsani took two wickets in a single over to dismiss Amir Hamza and Tahir Sarwary.
In the pursuit, opening batter Aaryavir Sehwag scored 51. He was joined by VK Vineeth, who remained unbeaten on 57 to complete the victory with 79 balls to spare.
India will face Pakistan in the final on 14 November at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground.