Afghanistan’s Under-19 cricket team secured a dominant 10-wicket victory over Malaysia in their second match of the Asia Cup on Saturday, recording their second consecutive win in the tournament.

After winning the toss, Afghanistan elected to bowl and dismissed Malaysia for just 42 runs in 22.3 overs. Noor Ali Niazi led the bowling attack with an impressive six-wicket haul and was named Player of the Match.

Afghanistan chased down the target without losing a wicket, reaching 43 runs in just three overs to seal a comprehensive victory.

Afghanistan will face Sri Lanka in their third match of the tournament on Monday.

Afghanistan ended the second day of the first Test against Zimbabwe at 113 for 1 after 35 overs, remaining 391 runs behind Zimbabwe’s first-innings total at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Friday

Zimbabwe, who resumed Day Two at 326 for 5, continued their strong batting performance and posted an imposing total of 504 runs in 134.3 overs before being bowled out.

In reply, Afghanistan reached 113 for 1 at the close of play, showing a positive start with the bat as they look to reduce the substantial first-innings deficit.

Afghanistan will resume their innings on Day Three, aiming to build a strong partnership and narrow the gap against Zimbabwe.

At stumps on Day Two, Zimbabwe held a commanding position, with Afghanistan trailing by 391 runs and nine wickets remaining in their first innings.