After defeating India by 59 runs in final, Bangladesh defends title
India's U19 cricket team suffered a disappointing 59-run defeat to Bangladesh in the final of the U19 Asia Cup held in Dubai on December 8, 2024. After a strong bowling performance that restricted Bangladesh to 198 runs, it seemed India was in a favorable position. However, the batters faltered, collapsing to 139 all out in just 35.2 overs.
Chasing a target of 199, India lost early wickets, including that of young sensation VaibhavSuryavanshi, who managed only 9 runs. The team struggled to build partnerships, with Bangladesh's bowlers applying consistent pressure. Iqbal Hossain Emon was particularly effective, taking three crucial wickets that derailed India's chase.
Mohamed Amaan's resistance with a score of 26 and HardikRaj's late contribution of 24 were insufficient to turn the tide. Bangladesh's bowlers, led by Azizul Hakim with figures of 3/8, ensured India's innings ended well short of the target.
Earlier, Rizan Hossain's 47 and contributions from Mohammad Shihab James (40) and Farid Hasan (39) helped Bangladesh set a challenging total. India's bowlers performed admirably, with YudhajitGuha taking 2/29, but ultimately, the batting collapse cost them the championship. This loss marks a significant setback for India after their strong performances throughout the tournament.
Brief Scores:
Bangladesh: 198 all out in 49.1 overs (RizanHossan 47, Mohammad Shihab James 40; YudhajitGuha 2/29, Hardik Raj 2/41)
India: 139 all out in 35.2 overs (Mohamed Amaan 26, Hardik Raj 24; Iqbal Hossain Emon 3/24 )