Bangladesh successfully defended their Under-19 Asia Cup title by defeating India by 59 runs in a gripping final.
Chasing a target of 199 runs, India’s Under-19 team was bowled out for just 139 runs in 35.2 overs. Captain Mohammad Aman scored 26 runs, while Hardik Raj contributed 24 runs.
Bangladesh’s bowlers played a pivotal role in the victory:
- Azizul Haque and Iqbal Hossain claimed 3 wickets each.
- Alfahad took 2 wickets.
- Rizaan Hossain and Maroof Mureeda chipped in with 1 wicket each.
Earlier, India chose to bowl first, restricting Bangladesh to 198 runs. The top scorers for Bangladesh included:
- Rizaan Hossain (47)
- Mohammad Shahab (40)
- Fareed Hassan (39)
This victory underscores Bangladesh’s dominance at the youth level, marking a significant achievement in their cricket development.
