Bangladesh successfully defended their ACC U19 Asia Cup title with a commanding 59-run win over India in the 2024 final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Opting to bowl first, India restricted Bangladesh to a modest 198, but their batting lineup faltered against a quality bowling attack.
Match Highlights
Bangladesh Innings: 198 all out in 49.1 overs
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- Top Performers:
- Md Rizan Hossan: 47 (65 balls)
- Mohammad Shihab James: 40 (67 balls)
- Farid Hasan Faysal: 39 (49 balls, crucial lower-order contribution)
- Indian Bowlers:
- Yudhajit Guha: 2/29
- Chetan Sharma: 2/48
- Hardik Raj: 2/41
- Top Performers:
A solid 62-run partnership between Rizan Hossan and Mohammad Shihab steadied Bangladesh after early setbacks. Farid Hasan’s late cameo ensured they reached a defendable total.
India Innings: 139 all out in 35.2 overs
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- Top Scorers:
- Captain Mohamed Amaan: 26 (65 balls)
- Hardik Raj: 24 (21 balls)
- Karthikeya KP: 21 (43 balls)
- Bangladesh Bowlers:
- Iqbal Hasan Emon: 3/24
- Azizul Hakim Tamim: 3/8
- Al Fahad: 2/34
- Top Scorers:
India struggled from the start, losing both openers Ayush Mhatre and Vaibhav Suryavanshi cheaply. Iqbal Hasan Emon and Azizul Hakim Tamim ripped through the middle order, reducing India to 92/7. Skipper Mohamed Amaan tried to lead a fightback, but his dismissal ended India’s hopes of recovery.
Key Turning Points
- Bangladesh’s Middle-Order Recovery: After early wickets, the partnership between Rizan Hossan and Mohammad Shihab laid the foundation for Bangladesh’s total. Farid Hasan’s late contribution pushed the score closer to 200.
- India’s Top-Order Collapse: Early dismissals of Ayush Mhatre and Vaibhav Suryavanshi left India struggling at 25/2 within the first five overs.
- Iqbal Hasan’s Double Blow: Iqbal struck twice in quick succession, removing Karthikeya and Nikhil Kumar, derailing India’s chase.
Key Performances
- Iqbal Hasan Emon (Bangladesh): 3/24, dismantled the Indian middle order with precision.
- Azizul Hakim Tamim (Bangladesh): 3/8, including the key wicket of Indian skipper Mohamed Amaan.
- Rizan Hossan and Mohammad Shihab (Bangladesh): Vital partnership of 62 runs that stabilized the innings.
Awards
- Player of the Match: Iqbal Hasan Emon (BAN) – 3/24
- Player of the Series: Iqbal Hasan Emon – 13 wickets across the tournament
Key Stats
- India’s U19 team was bowled out in 35.2 overs, with no batter scoring more than 26 runs.
- Bangladesh defended a modest 198, showcasing disciplined bowling and sharp fielding.
- This win marks Bangladesh’s second consecutive U19 Asia Cup title, cementing their status as one of the rising forces in youth cricket.
Bangladesh displayed excellent teamwork and composure under pressure to outplay India, the eight-time champions, in all departments. Their bowlers executed their plans flawlessly, ensuring the title stays with them for another year.