3 min read Last Updated : Oct 20 2025 | 11:56 AM IST
The Afghanistan U19 team is set for an exciting challenge in India as they take part in a Tri Youth ODI Series featuring two Indian sides — India U19 A and India U19 B — scheduled from November 17 to 30 in Bengaluru. The opening match will see India’s A and B squads face off on November 17, while Afghanistan begin their campaign against India U19 B on November 19.
Each team will play four matches in the double round-robin stage before the top two teams meet in the final on November 30. The inclusion of two Indian squads allows the hosts to test a wider pool of emerging players, giving selectors a closer look at talent depth ahead of upcoming international assignments.
For Afghanistan, the series is a crucial step in their buildup to the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup and the ICC U19 World Cup 2026. The young Afghan side arrives in India after a preparatory tour of Bangladesh aimed at sharpening their skills for these major tournaments.