Bangladesh Triumphs: U19 Asia Cup Cricket Thriller

Match Overview and Tournament Dynamics

• 11th ACC U19 Men's Asia Cup held from 29 November to 8 December 2024
• Hosted by Emirates Cricket Board in Sharjah and Dubai
• Eight teams participated, divided into two groups
• Final match played between Bangladesh and India at Dubai International Cricket Stadium
• Tournament history shows India as most successful team with eight previous title wins

Bangladesh's Commanding Performance

• Batting first, Bangladesh scored 198 runs in 49.1 overs

Key contributors:

• • Rizan Hossan: 47 runs
  • Mohammad Shihab James: 40 runs
  • Farid Hasan: 39 runs
• Crucial 62-run partnership between James and Hossan stabilized innings

Bowling heroes:

• • Iqbal Hossain Emon: 3 wickets
  • Azizul Hakim: 3 wickets
• Effectively neutralized India's bowling attack

India's Challenging Chase and Collapse

• Targeted 199 runs for victory
• Early batting struggles with quick wicket losses

Top performers:

• • Mohamed Amaan (Captain): 26 runs
  • Hardik Raj: 24 runs
  • KP Karthikeya: 21 runs
• Dramatic collapse from 24/2 to eventual 139 all out
• Lost by 59 runs, failing to capitalize on initial bowling performance
• Indian bowlers' earlier efforts went in vain with Yudhajit Guha (2/29) and Chetan Sharma (2/48) performing reasonably

Additional Context:

• Player of the Final: Iqbal Hossain Emon (Bangladesh)
• Part of a challenging day for Indian cricket, with senior men's and women's teams also facing defeats

Tournament Significance:

• Demonstrates emerging talent in Asian cricket
• Highlights Bangladesh's growing strength in youth cricket
• Reflects competitive nature of regional youth tournaments

Noteworthy Statistics:

• Tournament Duration: 10 days
• Participating Teams: 8
• Final Margin: 59 runs
• Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium