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India vs Afghanistan Live Score, U19 World Cup 2026 Semifinal: Faisal Shinozada and Uzairullah Niazai struck contrasting centuries to power Afghanistan Under-19 to an imposing 310 for 4 against India in their ICC U-19 World Cup semifinal on Wednesday.Afghanistan’s 310 is a formidable total and sets up a stern test for India, with Shinozada playing the anchor role to perfection while Niazai provided the late fireworks with a power-packed unbeaten hundred.After being asked to bat first, Afghanistan made a cautious start, managing just 42 runs in the first 10 overs. Openers Osman Sadat and Khalid Ahmadzai laid the foundation, adding 53 for the first wicket before Ahmadzai was caught by Abhigyan Kundu off Deepesh Devendran for 31.Sadat continued to grind it out but fell for 39 off 70 balls, caught by Deepesh Devendran off Kanishk Chouhan, leaving Afghanistan at 117 for 2 in the 25th over.That brought together Shinozada and Niazai, and the duo stitched together the defining partnership of the innings — a commanding 148-run stand that swung momentum decisively in Afghanistan’s favour. Shinozada, coming off a century in his previous outing, once again displayed composure and consistency, compiling 110 off 93 balls with 15 fours. His knock provided stability through the middle overs before he was bowled by Devendran in the 46th over, completing back-to-back hundreds.While Shinozada held one end, Niazai unleashed at the other. The right-hander remained unbeaten on 101 off 86 deliveries, striking 12 fours and two sixes, accelerating sharply in the final phase despite receiving treatment on his left arm during the innings.Azizullah Miakhil chipped in with a brisk 12 before being dismissed by Chouhan, while Abdul Aziz finished strongly with an unbeaten seven off three balls as Afghanistan crossed the 300-run mark.For India, Devendran (2/64) and Chouhan (2/55) were the only wicket-takers. Khilan Patel was the most economical, conceding just 49 runs in his 10 overs, while Henil Patel and RS Ambrish went wicketless despite sustained spells.Afghanistan’s late surge, aided by Niazai’s power hitting, saw them pile on 193 runs for the last two wickets, transforming a steady platform into a commanding total.India will now need a disciplined chase to keep their title hopes alive, with Afghanistan firmly in control after a batting display built on patience, partnerships and power.