U19 Asia Cup: Ishan leads India's bowling effort as Afghanistan post 227

Al Amerat, Nov 12 (UNI) India restricted Afghanistan to 227 for eight in 50 overs in the second semifinal of the ACC Men's Under-19 Asia Cup 2026 here on Thursday, with Ishan Sood claiming three wickets after the opposition's middle order offered resistance through two half-centuries. Afghanistan, who elected to bat after winning the toss, relied on wicketkeeper Noman Salarzai and Shah Faisal Rahimi, who scored 51 each, while captain Sohail Khan remained unbeaten on 36 off 44 balls to take the side to a competitive total. Salarzai struck two fours and two sixes in his 78-ball innings, while Rahimi…