India U19 falters in final as Bangladesh’s bowlers shine with six-wicket haul

Bangladesh Under-19 defeated India Under-19 by 59 runs to claim their second consecutive ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup title at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on December 8, 2024. A disciplined bowling performance and key contributions with the bat ensured their victory.

Match Highlights

Bangladesh U19 Innings: 198 all out (49.1 overs)

• • Top Scorers:
    • Rizan Hossain: 47
    • Mohammad Shihab: 40
    • Farid Hasan Faysal: 39
  • Key Bowling Performances (India):
    • Yudhajit Guha: 2/29
    • Hardik Raj: 2/41

India U19 Innings: 139 all out (35.2 overs)

• • Top Scorers:
    • Mohammed Amaan: 26
    • Hardik Raj: 24
    • Karthikeya KP: 21
  • Key Bowling Performances (Bangladesh):
    • Iqbal Hasan Emon: 3/24
    • Azizul Hakim Tamim: 3/8
    • Al Fahad: 2/34

Key Moments

1. Bangladesh’s middle-order partnership between Rizan Hossain and Mohammad Shihab stabilized the innings after early setbacks, adding 62 runs.
2. India’s bowlers restricted Bangladesh to 198 with economical spells, keeping the target within reach.
3. Iqbal Hasan Emon and Azizul Hakim Tamim dismantled India’s batting lineup with a brilliant display of bowling, taking six wickets between them.
4. Mohammed Amaan’s efforts to anchor the innings fell short due to a lack of partnerships, and consistent pressure from the Bangladeshi bowlers.

Award Winners

• Player of the Match: Iqbal Hasan Emon (BAN U19) – 3/24
• Player of the Series: Iqbal Hasan Emon – 13 wickets in the tournament

Prize Distribution

• Bangladesh U19: Winner’s trophy and USD 150,000
• India U19: Runners-up medallions and USD 75,000

Bangladesh’s disciplined bowling and key individual performances were the driving forces behind their success. India’s inability to build partnerships and handle pressure allowed Bangladesh to dominate in crucial phases of the game. This performance by the Bangladeshi team reflects their growth and determination on the international stage.

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