Bangladesh Under-19 cricket team crushed India by 59 runs to retain the Asia Cup trophy at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday (Dec 8).
Azizul Hakim Tamim-led Bangladesh were bowled out for just 198 runs in 49.1 overs but the low total couldn't deter them. They clawed back strongly with the pacer Iqbal Hossain Emon (three wickets for 24 runs) leading India's rout in bowling to dismiss them for 139 runs in 35.2 overs.
Hakim couldn't do anything worthy with the bat in the most crucial game, a reason behind Bangladesh's meager total. However, he grabed three wickets for eight runs.
No India batters could cross 30 runs mark with the highest 26 coming from the willow of Indian captain Mohamed Amaan. Hardik Raj put some resistance towards the end but Hakim trapped him leg-before for 24.
Pace Al Fahad who snapped up 2-34, broke through with the wicket of Ayush Mhatre, removing him for just 1 before Maruf Mridha scalped the prized wicket of 13-year old wonder boy Vaibhav Suryavanshi.
The Young Tigers clinched the maiden Asia Cup trophy, crushing the UAE by 195 runs in 2023.
