IND U19 A vs AFG U19 Match Preview – The BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1 sets the stage for a high-stakes encounter this Friday morning as the two unbeaten sides of the tri-series, India U19 A and Afghanistan U19, lock horns. Both teams are coming off convincing victories against India U19 B, making this effectively a dress rehearsal for the potential final.
India U19 A flexed their batting muscles in the series opener, posting a commanding total led by skipper Vihaan Malhotra. In stark contrast, Afghanistan U19 showcased a lethal bowling attack in their first game, dismantling the opposition for double digits. With the weather gods threatening to intervene, this match promises a fascinating battle between India’s batting might and Afghanistan’s fiery pace attack.
IND U19 A vs AFG U19 Match Details
| Match | IND U19 A vs AFG U19, 3rd Match |
| Series | Under 19 Tri-Series in India, 2025 |
| Date | Friday, November 21, 2025 |
| Time | 09:00 AM IST (Local) |
| Venue | BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1, Bengaluru |
| Live Streaming | (Details to be confirmed by BCCI/Broadcaster) |
IND U19 A vs AFG U19 Match Preview
India U19 A: The hosts started their campaign on a high note, defeating India U19 B by 37 runs. Their batting looked robust, scoring 265 in the first game. Captain Vihaan Malhotra led from the front with a splendid 96 off 84 balls, showing great composure and stroke-making ability. He was ably supported by wicket-keeper Abhigyan Kundu (40 off 25), who provided the late flourish. On the bowling front, Aditya Rawat was the pick of the bowlers, breaking the back of the chase. They will aim to replicate this all-round performance but must be wary of the Afghan pacers who extracted significant movement in the previous game.
Afghanistan U19: The visitors announced their arrival with a bang, securing a massive 71-run victory over India U19 B. Despite posting a modest total of 168, their bowlers turned the game on its head. The star of the show was pacer Abdul Aziz, who tore through the batting lineup with a sensational spell of 6/38, including a hat-trick. Faisal Shinozada (58) and Azizullah Miakhil (42) showed grit with the bat on a tricky surface. Their confidence will be sky-high, knowing they can defend low totals.
IND U19 A vs AFG U19 Pitch Report
The surface at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1 has shown dual nature in the first two games.
Match 1: Played well for batters with true bounce, allowing a score of 265.
Match 2: Appeared slower and offered significant assistance to seamers early on, resulting in a low-scoring thriller (168 playing 97).
Given the overcast conditions expected, the new ball bowlers are likely to get plenty of swing and seam movement. The red soil pitches here generally offer good bounce, but batters will need to bide their time. The boundaries are large (approx. 85 yards), bringing spinners into play during the middle overs. The captain winning the toss might look to bowl first to utilize the early moisture and avoid the uncertainty of a DLS chase.
IND U19 A vs AFG U19 Weather Report
Warning: Rain likely to interrupt play.
The forecast for Bengaluru on Friday, November 21, is gloomy. “Patchy rain” and overcast skies are predicted throughout the day, with precipitation chances hovering around 80-89%. There is a high possibility of a delayed start or a shortened game. Teams will need to be mentally prepared for a stop-start encounter, and DLS calculations could play a major role in the outcome.
Temperature: ~21°C to 24°C
Humidity: High (~78%)
Wind: Light breeze from the East
Probable Playing11
India U19 A
Expect a similar lineup to the one that won the opener, with a focus on strengthening the middle order.
Probable11: Wafi Diamond Kachchhi, Vansh Acharya, Vihaan Malhotra (c), Lakshya Rajesh Raichandani, Abhigyan Kundu (wk), Mohamed Enaan, Aditya Rawat, Kanishk Chouhan, Henil Patel, Khilan Patel, Ashutosh Chirag Mahida.
Afghanistan U19
After a match-winning bowling performance, Afghanistan is unlikely to tinker with their winning combination.
Probable11: Khalid Ahmadzai, Faisal Shinozada, Azizullah Miakhil, Mahboob Khan (c & wk), Uzairullah Niazai, Abdul Aziz, Wahidullah Zadran, Barkat Ibrahimzai, Salam Khan Ahmadzai, Nooristani Omarzai, Roohullah Arab.
IND U19 A vs AFG U19 Head-to-Head & Form Guide
This is the first meeting between these two specific U19 squads in this series. Both teams have won their respective opening matches against the third team, India U19 B.
IND U19 A: Won by 37 runs (vs IND U19 B)
AFG U19: Won by 71 runs (vs IND U19 B)
IND U19 A vs AFG U19 Match Prediction
This is a battle of “Batting Strength vs Bowling Firepower.”
Scenario 1: If India U19 A bats first and navigates the initial burst from Abdul Aziz without losing early wickets, they have the depth to post 240+, which might be too much for the Afghan batting lineup.
Scenario 2: If Afghanistan bowls first under overcast skies, their pacers could run through the Indian top order, setting up another low-scoring win.
Prediction: India U19 A to win.
Despite Afghanistan’s spectacular bowling in the last game, the Indian batting unit has shown more application and depth. However, if rain shortens the game, the advantage could shift to the chasing side.
