The ICC U19 World Cup has reached its climax with India and England set to face off in the final after thrilling semi-final victories. Afghanistan set a formidable target of 311 runs against India, thanks to centuries from Uzairullah Niazai and Faisal Shinozada, as reported by Geo Sport. Despite this challenging target, India achieved a record-breaking run chase, reaching the target in 41.1 overs, marking their highest-ever chase in the U19 World Cup, according to The Hindu. Key contributions came from Aaron George and Ayush Mhatre, who formed a 'terrific partnership' with scores of 52 and 43 balls respectively, as noted by NDTV. Vaibhav Suryavanshi also played a crucial role with a quick-fire 68 off 33 balls, setting a strong foundation for the chase.
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Afghanistan Sets 311-Run Target for India in U19 World Cup

India and England reach ICC U19 World Cup final after thrilling wins. India's record chase vs Afghanistan and England's victory over Australia set up an exciting final showdown in Feb 2026.
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