England reached the Under-19 Cricket World Cup final after beating Afghanistan by 15 runs in Antigua on Wednesday.

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Afghanistan appeared well placed for victory when James Sales conceded 20 runs in an over, including two no-balls, before Rehan Ahmed (4-41) took three wickets in the penultimate over to swing momentum back England’s way.

England limited Afghanistan to 216-9 to earn a 15-run victory, securing them a place in Saturday’s final against either Australia or India.