Bangladesh Under-19 vs India Under-19 Match Highlights & Results

This marks a landmark moment for Bangladesh cricket as their bowlers masterfully defended a modest total, demonstrating remarkable skill and determination. Meanwhile, Indian cricket suffered a devastating Sunday with a triple blow. The women's team fell to Australia, followed by a loss in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy's second Test against Australia, and finally, this crushing defeat of the Under-19 team against Bangladesh in the Asia Cup Final. And with this, curtains fall on this edition of the ACC Men's Under-19 Asia Cup, 2024. Bangladesh has masterfully defended the title and became the second most successful team in this age category to do so. As we bid adieu from this tournament and the land of Emirates, we have a streak of cricketing action lined up for you from across the globe. You can simply switch the tabs and follow other games. But from here, it is a goodbye!

Azizul Hakim Tamim, the Bangladeshi skipper receives the trophy and he gracefully accepts it. He now walks towards his boys and hands over the trophy to his teammates as they pose for the photographs in front of the champions board. Beautiful emotions all around the camp as Bangladesh retain the trophy rightfully.

The captain of Bangladesh Under-19, Azizul Hakim Tamim walks up to have a chat. Azizul says that they are really happy to win the game. Adds that he was confident about their bowlers and that they would defend low scores as well. He says that he was just finding the gaps and it worked well for them. Ends by thanking the crowd for their support.

It is now time for the players of Bangladesh Under-19 to collect their winner medallions as they line up on the podium to receive the medallions from one of the dignitaries. The captain of Bangladesh Under-19, Azizul Hakim Tamim receives the winner's cheque and proudly poses for a photograph.

Mohammad Amaan, the captain of India Under-19 is up for a quick chat now. He says that in the last two games, the opening was good but it didn't go well today. Adds that they had the depth in their batting but they couldn't capitalize on the partnerships. He says that they took advantage of bowling first and ends by saying that they played as a team but the result just didn't go their way.

Now, the Indian team is called upon the podium to receive their runner-up medallions. Captain Mohammad Amaan now receives the runner-up cheque from one of the dignitaries.

Iqbal Hasan Emon receives the PLAYER OF THE MATCH award for his exceptional bowling display. He also receives the PLAYER OF THE SERIES award for snagging 13 wickets throughout the tournament.

THE PRESENTATION CEREMONY...

Earlier in the game, Bangladesh Under-19 too, had a scratchy start as they lost both openers early into the innings. The scoring rate remained sedate for the most part. But then came a resilient stand between Mohammad Shihab James and Mohammad Rizan Hossan which kind of bailed Bangladesh out of deep trouble. The two formed a solid stand of 62 runs and both scored in their 40s. However, they lost two quick wickets in the middle which brought the Indians on the front foot. With the score still under par territory, Bangladesh found a savior in Farid Hasan Faysal who scored a handy 39. But still, couldn't play all 50 overs. For India, Yudhajit Guha, Chetan Sharma, and Hardik Raj chipped in with a couple of wickets each while the rest picked one apiece to restrict Bangladesh to 198.

Nobody from the Indian batting unit could extend their scores into a substantial one when all they needed was a couple of partnerships to help them cross the winning line. For Bangladesh, they ticked the boxes right and did the basic things correctly. Kept on applying pressure on the opposition with a brilliant bowling display coupled with an electric fielding show as well.

Captain Mohammed Amaan could only watch helplessly from his end as Bangladesh's Iqbal Hasan Emon and Al Fahad tore through India's middle order. Though the target remained within reach, Amaan's dismissal after his composed knock effectively sealed India's fate. However, Hardik Raj still kept the fight on with a few boundaries, but with not much batting on the other end, India succumbed to the pressure and never found a way to bail out of the trouble, eventually falling short of 59 runs.

India just couldn't get going and kept losing wickets at regular intervals. After the dismissal of their top three batters, the team found themselves in desperate need of stability. Signs of tension emerged in the middle, with scattered running between wickets nearly leading to additional dismissals. Karthikeya KP and captain Amaan did try to weather the storm and milked singles for a bit, but as the patience triggered, the former couldn't resist playing a loose stroke. And as they say, one brings two, at this point, India were in all sorts of trouble with five men down with still a mountain to climb.

The Indian innings got off to a rocky start, with openers Aryan Mhatre and Vaibhav Suryavanshi failing to make an impact this time around. Both batters fell early to poor shot selection, struggling against disciplined bowling that kept scoring opportunities limited. By the end of the powerplay, India found themselves crawling at 39 for 2, versus Bangladesh's 41/1 at the same stage, courtesy of Maruf Mridha and Al Fahad keeping things on a tight leash.

The entire Bangladeshi coaching staff now joins the team and they pose for some commemorative photographs. Some might have thought that Bangladesh looked a bit undercooked with the bat, but when they came out to bowl, they just executed a spirited comeback. With this win, Bangladesh also maintains its record against India Under-19 with two consecutive victories in the Asia Cup.

BANGLADESH UNDER-19 DEFENDS THE TITLE IN STYLE! The Dubai International Cricket Stadium erupts with all the Bangladeshi fans rising up in unison and cheering for their boys in green. A clinical performance by the bowlers and a day these youngsters will remember for a lifetime. All the Bangladesh players converge and celebrate. The mood is jovial and they are over the moon with all smiles. Now, they take a lap of honor, thanking all the fans who turned up to support them in the stadium and the ones glued to their screens back home. And exactly opposite emotions in the Indian camp. They had bowled their hearts out and did limit Bangladesh to a below-par total, but the batters couldn't hold onto the pressure.

Azizul Hakim Tamim to Chetan Sharma, OUT! c Kalam Aleen b Azizul Hakim Tamim.OUT! TAKEN! Bangladesh Under-19 have done it! Goes fuller, just outside off, Chetan Sharma looks to heave it but gets it off the toe end of his bat. It goes in the air towards Kalam Aleen at deep mid-wicket. He settles under it and completes the catch. Bangladesh Under-19 beat India Under-19 by 59 runs! Back-to-back trophies for Bangladesh Under-19!

Azizul Hakim Tamim to Chetan Sharma, No run, played towards covers.Too full, on off, Chetan Sharma leans onto it and blocks it.

Iqbal Hasan Emon to Yudhajit Guha, No run, played towards covers.Full, on middle, Yudhajit Guha blocks.

Iqbal Hasan Emon to Chetan Sharma, 1 run, played towards point.On a length, outside off, Chetan Sharma cuts it to the right of backward point where the fielder dives and makes a fine stop keeping it down to just a single.

Iqbal Hasan Emon to Chetan Sharma, 2 runs, played towards covers.Back of a length, over off, Chetan Sharma throws everything at it and slashes it over cover for a couple of runs.

Iqbal Hasan Emon to Chetan Sharma, No run.Back of a length, over off, Chetan Sharma looks to pull but misses.

Iqbal Hasan Emon to Chetan Sharma, Four! Played towards mid on.FOUR! Going down with a fight are these batters! A bit too full, on off, Chetan Sharma thumps it straight down the ground to beat mid on to his left for a boundary.

Iqbal Hasan Emon to Chetan Sharma, No run, played towards mid wicket.On a length, on middle, Chetan Sharma tucks it to mid-wicket.

Azizul Hakim Tamim to Chetan Sharma, 1 run, played towards third man.Was that off the edge? Oh yes! Will go down as a dropped catch! Floated full, outside off, Chetan Sharma premediates and looks for a scoop but gets an under edge to slip who spills it out, parrying it away to the leg side for a single.

Azizul Hakim Tamim to Chetan Sharma, 2 runs, played towards mid wicket.A great effort in the deep! Full, on middle, Chetan Sharma skips down to the pitch of the ball and tonks it to right of deep mid-wicket who dives and makes a fine stop to save a couple of runs.

Azizul Hakim Tamim to Yudhajit Guha, 1 run, played towards mid off.Short and on off, Yudhajit Guha hits it to cover for a single.

Azizul Hakim Tamim to Yudhajit Guha, No run.Flighetd full, outside off, Yudhajit Guha looks to block but misses on the outside edge.

Azizul Hakim Tamim to Yudhajit Guha, Four! Played towards covers.FOUR! Wow, what a shot! Tossed up, on off, Yudhajit Guha leans on and creams it through covers for a boundary.

Yudhajit Guha is the last man to walk in for India Under-19!

Azizul Hakim Tamim to Hardik Raj, OUT! lbw b Azizul Hakim Tamim.OUT! LBW! Another one bites the dust and Bangladesh Under-19 are just inches away from sealing a victory and making it back-to-back trophies! Tamim bowls this full and on middle and off, angling it into the batter. Hardik Raj lunges to block but plays down the wrong line. The ball sneaks past the inside edge and raps him on the front pad. After a prolonged appeal from the bowler, the umpire finally raises his finger.

Maruf Mridha to Chetan Sharma, No run, played towards mid off.A low full toss, at the stumps, Chetan Sharma hits it straight back to the bowler.

Maruf Mridha to Chetan Sharma, No run, played towards covers.Full and on off, Chetan Sharma pushes it to cover.

Maruf Mridha to Hardik Raj, 1 run.Back of a length, over middle, Hardik Raj gets an inside edge back to the keeper who fails to make a clean stop and allows the batter a single.

Maruf Mridha to Hardik Raj, Four! Played towards mid off.FOUR! Hardik Raj isn't going to hang around and let Bangladesh Under-19 push at him. Beautiful shot this! Fuller and outside off, Hardik Raj lofts it over mid off for a boundary.

Maruf Mridha to Hardik Raj, No run, played towards point.On a length, on middle, Hardik Raj cuts it to point.

Maruf Mridha to Hardik Raj, Four! Played towards square leg.FOUR! Great shot! A bit too full, on the pads, Hardik Raj flicks it through backward square leg for a boundary.

Azizul Hakim Tamim to Chetan Sharma, No run, played towards mid wicket.Full, on middle, Chetan Sharma blocks.

Chetan Sharma walks in next!

Azizul Hakim Tamim to Mohammad Amaan, OUT! b Azizul Hakim Tamim.OUT! TIMBER! The skipper gets the other skipper and that should be the job done for Bangladesh Under-19! Tamim tosses it up outside off and fuller, Mohammad Amaan prods out to truck it across but is deceived in flight. The ball grips and turns back in sharply past the inside edge and rattles the stumps. The resilience and luck for Amaan comes to an end and India Under-19 are 8 down now needing 84 more runs to win!

Azizul Hakim Tamim to Mohammad Amaan, No run, played towards mid wicket.Quicker and fuller, on middle, Mohammad Amaan turns it to mid on.

Azizul Hakim Tamim to Mohammad Amaan, No run, played towards third man.Floated full, on off, Mohammad Amaan drives it to point.

Azizul Hakim Tamim to Mohammad Amaan, No run, played towards mid wicket.On a fuller length on middle, Mohammad Amaan tucks it to mid-wicket.

Azizul Hakim Tamim to Mohammad Amaan, No run, played towards point.Tossed up, on off, Mohammad Amaan pushes it to cover.

Maruf Mridha to Mohammad Amaan, 1 run, played towards third man.Back of a length, on off, Mohammad Amaan steers it to deep third for a single. 8 runs come off that over and India Under-19 need 84 more runs of 114 balls.

Maruf Mridha to Hardik Raj, 1 run, played towards point.Short and outside off, Hardik Raj slaps it to deep point for one.

Maruf Mridha to Hardik Raj, 2 runs, played towards mid off.Length, on middle and off, Hardik Raj works it to long off for a couple more.

The physio is out to check on Rizan Hossan who seems to have hurt his left shoulder. He looks okay but walks out of the field with a substitute coming in.

Maruf Mridha to Hardik Raj, 2 runs, played towards third man.DROPPED by Rizan Hossan! Back of a length, over off, Hardik Raj stands tall and ramps it over to deep third. Hossan comes in from the ropes but fails to take the catch with the ball dipping in front of him. He dives ahead awkwardly and makes a meal of it. The batters take two runs off it.

Maruf Mridha to Hardik Raj, 2 runs, played towards mid wicket.Fuller and at the stumps, Hardik Raj lofts it over mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

Maruf Mridha to Hardik Raj, No run, played towards mid off.Steams in from over the wicket and hurls a yorker, on middle and off, Hardik Raj jams it out.

Debasish Sarkar to Hardik Raj, Bye.That was very fortunate! Touch short and on off, Hardik Raj looks to slog it but misses. The ball just misses the stumps and deflects off the keeper towards short fine. They collect a bye.

Debasish Sarkar to Hardik Raj, No run, played towards covers.Short, on off, Hardik Raj punches it to the cover fielder.

Debasish Sarkar to Hardik Raj, No run, played towards mid wicket.Lands it on off, Hardik Raj flicks it to the mid on fielder.

Debasish Sarkar to Mohammad Amaan, 1 run, played towards mid off.Bowls it on off, Mohammad Amaan knocks it through mid off for one.

Debasish Sarkar to Mohammad Amaan, No run, played towards square leg.Full, on middle and leg, Mohammad Amaan flicks it to the square leg fielder.

Debasish Sarkar to Hardik Raj, 1 run, played towards point.Length, outside off, Hardik Raj slaps it to point for one.

Al Fahad to Hardik Raj, 1 run, played towards point.Length, outside off, Hardik Raj punches it to backward point for one. Excellent fielding there.

Al Fahad to Mohammad Amaan, 1 run, played towards third man.Short and wide, Mohammad Amaan guides it to third man for one.

Al Fahad to Mohammad Amaan, Wide.Wide! A wayward bouncer, outside off, Mohammad Amaan leaves it alone.

Al Fahad to Mohammad Amaan, No run, played towards square leg.Fuller one, on off, Mohammad Amaan flicks it to the fielder at square leg.

Al Fahad to Hardik Raj, 1 run, played towards fine leg.Length, down leg, Hardik Raj tickles it fine for one.

Al Fahad to Hardik Raj, No run.Back of length outside off, Hardik Raj has a fiddle and cannot adjust with the bounce.

Al Fahad to Mohammad Amaan, 1 run, played towards third man.On a length and outside off, Mohammad Amaan guides it to third man for one.

Debasish Sarkar to Hardik Raj, Four! Played towards third man.FOUR! Well played! Length and outside off, Hardik Raj hangs back and guides it through short third for a boundary. The fielder tries to chase it but goes in vain.

Debasish Sarkar to Mohammad Amaan, 1 run, played towards third man.Fuller around middle and off, Mohammad Amaan dabs this towards the third man region for no run.

Debasish Sarkar to Mohammad Amaan, No run.Tossed up on off, Mohammad Amaan swings and misses.

Debasish Sarkar to Hardik Raj, 1 run, played towards covers.Tossed up on off, Hardik Raj drives this towards cover for no run.

Debasish Sarkar to Mohammad Amaan, 1 run, played towards third man.Tossed up around off, Mohammad Amaan guides this towards third man region for one.

Debasish Sarkar to Mohammad Amaan, No run, played towards fine leg.Fuller around the pads, Mohammad Amaan flicks this towards fine leg for no run. Mohammad Amaan had gone halfway but was sent back. The fielder makes a direct hit at the batter's end. The umpire checks for the replay and confirms that Mohammad Amaan was safe!

Al Fahad to Hardik Raj, No run, played towards covers.Pitched up around off, Hardik Raj drives this towards cover for no run.

Al Fahad to Hardik Raj, No run.Good length on off, Hardik Raj pushes this towards off for no run.

Hardik Raj comes out next to bat.

Al Fahad to Kiran Chormale, OUT! c Farid Faysal b Al Fahad.OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Kiran Chormale falls prey to Al Fahad. Back of a length just outside off, Kiran Chormale prods in front and looks to block this one but gets an outside edge back towards Farid Faysal for a simple take. Farid Faysal has been a busy man behind the wickets. He takes the fourth catch so far.

Al Fahad to Mohammad Amaan, 1 run, played towards third man.Back of a length on off, Mohammad Amaan dabs this towards the third man region for a single.

Al Fahad to Mohammad Amaan, No run, played towards third man.Good length around off, Mohammad Amaan dabs this towards short third for no run.

Al Fahad to Mohammad Amaan, Wide.WIDE! On a length wide down the leg. Wided.

Al Fahad to Mohammad Amaan, No run, played towards covers.Back of a length around off, Mohammad Amaan edges this onto his pads for no run.

Debasish Sarkar to Mohammad Amaan, 1 run, played towards covers.Tossed up on off, Mohammad Amaan drives this towards sweeper cover for one.

Debasish Sarkar to Mohammad Amaan, Four.FOUR! Skipper stands between Bangladesh Under-19 and the title here. Short of a length outside off, Mohammad Amaan hops back and cuts this through the cover-point region for four runs.

Debasish Sarkar to Mohammad Amaan, No run.Fuller around middle and leg, Mohammad Amaan flicks this towards leg for no run.

Debasish Sarkar to Mohammad Amaan, No run, played towards mid off.Tossed up on off, Mohammad Amaan drives this towards the right of extra cover for no run.

Debasish Sarkar to Mohammad Amaan, No run, played towards point.Floated wide of off, Mohammad Amaan pushes this towards cover for another dot.

Debasish Sarkar to Mohammad Amaan, No run, played towards covers.Fuller on off, Mohammad Amaan drives this towards cover for no run.

Al Fahad to Kiran Chormale, No run, played towards third man.Back of a length around off, Kiran Chormale dabs this to backward point and settles for a dot.

Al Fahad to Kiran Chormale, No run, played towards point.Good length on off, Kalam Aleen cuts this towards point for no run.

Al Fahad to Kiran Chormale, No run, played towards mid wicket.On a length around middle and leg, Kiran Chormale tucks this towards mid-wicket for no run.

Al Fahad to Mohammad Amaan, 1 run, played towards square leg.Pitched-up around middle and leg, Mohammad Amaan flicks this towards deep square for one.

Al Fahad to Kiran Chormale, 1 run, played towards mid wicket.Good length around middle and leg, Kiran Chormale flicks this towards the deep mid-wicket region for a single.

Al Fahad to Mohammad Amaan, 1 run, played towards fine leg.On a length around off, Mohammad Amaan flicks this towards fine leg for no run.

Debasish Sarkar to Kiran Chormale, No run, played towards covers.Fuller around off, Kiran Chormale drives this towards cover for no run.

Debasish Sarkar to Kiran Chormale, No run, played towards third man.Quicker and fuller around off, Kiran Chormale looks to block this one but misses.

Debasish Sarkar to Kiran Chormale, No run, played towards mid off.Tossed up on off, Kiran Chormale pushes this to mid off for no run.

Debasish Sarkar to Kiran Chormale, No run, played towards covers.Short of a length on middle and leg, Kiran Chormale drives this towards cover for no run.

Debasish Sarkar to Mohammad Amaan, 1 run, played towards square leg.Tossed up around middle and off, Mohammad Amaan moves in and flicks this towards deep square for one.

Debasish Sarkar to Mohammad Amaan, No run, played towards mid wicket.On a length around middle and leg, Mohammad Amaan flicks this towards mid-wicket for no run.

Who walks out next? Kiran Chormale it is.

Iqbal Hasan Emon to Harvansh Pangalia, OUT! c Farid Faysal b Iqbal Hasan Emon.OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! 6th one falls and Bangladesh Under-19 are well and truly ahead in this one. On a length wide outside off, angling away from the batter, Harvansh Pangalia looks to guide this towards third man region but gets a fine edge back to the keeper for his dismissal.

Iqbal Hasan Emon to Harvansh Pangalia, Four! Played towards third man.FOUR! Short and wide outside off, Harvansh cuts this towards the third man region for a boundary. Harvansh Pangalia is starting to motor along with his skipper.

Iqbal Hasan Emon to Harvansh Pangalia, No run, played towards point.On a length around off, Harvansh Pangalia drives this to point for no run.

Iqbal Hasan Emon to Mohammad Amaan, 1 run, played towards mid off.Pitched up around middle and off, Mohammad Amaan drives this towards cover for a single.