Afghanistan U19s have won their first match of the Bangladesh tour, thanks to a 'mankad' run-out that gave them 19-run victory in the fourth Youth ODI at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. 

Bangladesh, who secured the five-match series winning the first three ODIs, fell short of the target (211) set by the visitors.

With 20 needed off 34 balls, Afghanistan skipper Nangeyalia Kharote mankadded non-striker Mushfik Hasan to bowl Bangladesh out for 191 runs. Tahjibul Islam, who came in at 107/6, remainded stranded on 75-ball 50 runs hitting 3 fours and 2 sixes.

Bangladesh openers Mahfijul Islam and Ifthikher Hossain set up a 52-run partnership but they lost six wickets for the next 55 runs. No.8 batter Tahjibul's efforts were not enough to continue winning streak.

Afghanistan U19s made a solid start after opting to bat first with Suliman Arabzai making 52-ball 43 at the top. Bilal Ahmad struck 3 fours and 4 maximums in his 88-ball 60 runs - the highest individual score in the match.

Kharote helped his side at the death with unbeaten 27* off 36 to take score to 210/8.

The final ODI is on September 19 before the teams face off in a one-off Youth Test from the 22nd.  

Brief scores:

Afghanistan U19s 210/8 in 50 overs (Bilal 60, Arabzai 43; Tareq 2/59, Al Mamun 1/15)

Bangladesh U19s 191 in 44.2 overs (Tahjibul 50*; Hasani 2/19, Kharote 2/31, Naveed 2/35)

Afghanistan U19s won by 19 runs  

Player of the Match: Bilal Ahmad