India U19 face Bangladesh U19 in the final of the ICC U19 World Cup 2020 in South Africa.
Bangladesh beat India by three wickets (DLS method) in a thrilling U19 World Cup final to lift the title for the first time at Senwes Park in Potchefstroom on Sunday (February 9.).
In chase of a modest total of 178 runs, Bangladeshi openers Parvez Hossain Emon and Tanzid Hasan provided the side with a solid start.
The duo managed to knit together a 50-run stand for the first wicket before leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi drew the first blood for India by dismissing Tanzid for 17 runs.
Mahmudul Hasan Joy then came in and formed a short 12-run partnership with Emon before Bishnoi sent him back to the dressing room for 8 runs.
Emon was forced off with the cramps as Towhod Hridoy was sent out as his replacement.
However, his stay was cut short by Bishnoi again who dismissed him for a duck and then went on to knock Shahadat Hossain's (1) wicket soon after.
Skipper Akbar Ali then came in to steady the ship for Banglangladesh and managed to formed brief partnerships with Shamim Hossain (7) and Avishek Das (5) who were dismissed by Indian pacer Sushant Mishra.
The Bengal cubs were reduced to 102/6 in 22.6 overs when Emon joined Ali in the middle and managed to form a formidable partnership.
The duo knitted together a 41-run stand for the seventh wicket.
Emon played a 47-run knock off 79 balls before Yashasvi Jaiswal removed him in the 32nd over.
Bangladesh needed 35 runs to win the final when Rakibul Hasan joined Ali in the middle and built a winning partnership.
Ali (43) and Hasan (5) remained unbeaten in the end and guided Bangladesh to their very first ICC trophy.
For India, Bishnoi ended the day with the impressive numbers of 10-3-30-4. He also became the leading wicket-taker in the tournament with 17 dismissals under his belt.
Batting first, India got off to a terrible start as they lost Divyansh Saxena for just two runs early on. Jaiswal and Tilak Varma (38) did steady the ship for India however things went downhill very soon as they kept losing wickets at regular intervals.
The young Bangladeshi bowlers were in top form as their aggressive bowling attack restricted India on 177/10 in 47.2 overs.
Yashasvi Jaiswal was the only stand out performer with the bat on the day for India as he smashed 88 runs off 121 balls and became the leading run-scorer in the tournament too.
DLS TARGET: 170 in 46 overs
BAN: 170/7 in 42.1 overs (BAN WIN BY 3 wickets under DLS)
IND: 177/10 (47.2 overs)
1. Bangladesh U19 win the toss and opt to field
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Bangladesh U19 win the toss and opt to field.
India U19 (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Divyansh Saxena, Tilak Varma, Priyam Garg(c), Dhruv Jurel(w), Siddhesh Veer, Atharva Ankolekar, Ravi Bishnoi, Shashwat Rawat, Kartik Tyagi, Akash Singh
Bangladesh U19 (Playing XI): Parvez Hossain Emon, Tanzid Hasan, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Towhid Hridoy, Shahadat Hossain, Avishek Das, Akbar Ali(w/c), Shamim Hossain, Rakibul Hasan, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib
Bangladesh win the toss and opt to bowl!
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2. Divyansh Saxena departs for 2
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The aggression has paid off. The pressure was building up and Saxena throws the ball through cover.
He hits it on the up and finds point and Mahmudul makes no mistake.
Das can be seen screaming his lungs out. Bangladesh get an early breakthrough.
Saxena c Mahmudul Hasan Joy b Avishek Das 2(17)
3. 50 for Yashasvi Jaiswal
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50!
The fourth fifty-plus score for Jaiswal in this World Cup. Jaiswal raises the bat to acknowledge all the applause
He has played a mature game with so much responsibility.
Yashasvi Jaiswal in U19 WC 2020:
59
29*
57*
62
105*
50* (Today)
4. Tilak Varma goes for 38
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Tanzim Hasan Sakib has got the breakthrough. India needed runs, so they took on Sakib.
Varma cuts the short ball and hits it pretty well. However, it didn't have the height and the fielder at sweeper cover took it above his head.
Tilak Varma c Shoriful Islam b Tanzim Hasan Sakib 38(65) [4s-3]
5. Two wickets in quick succession!
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First Tilak Varma and now Indian skipper Priyam Garg.
Priyam Garg will not be happy with the way he gave away his wicket.
Flighted delivery just outside off stump, Garg leans forward and checks the defence, the ball stopped in his followthrough and he ended up offering a simple chance to the man at cover.
Priyam Garg c Tanzim Hasan Sakib b Rakibul Hasan 7(9)
6. Jaiswal departs for 88!
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Yashasvi Jaiswal's top knock of 88 runs comes to an end as Shoriful Islam provies Bangladesh with a key breakthrough.
7. India in trouble!
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Everything going down-hill for India now as they lose 4 wickets in 24 runs.
8. End of 1st Innings!
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India finishes on 177/10 from 47.2 overs as Bangladeshi bowlers dominate the scene in Potchefstroom.
The Tigers now need 178 runs to win their maiden ICC WC final bout.
9. We are back underway!
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The action in Potchefstroom resumes as the Boys in Blue look to defend their low total against the Bengal cubs.
10. Bishnoi removes Hasan!
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Ravi Bishnoi strikes in his first over and provides India with the breakthrough which they were looking for.
Bishnoi removes Tanzid Hasan for 17 runs as Bangladesh lose their first wicket on 50.
11. Beastly Bishnoi!
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Ravi Bishnoi is on fire at the moment for India.
The younger spinner has provided his side with all four wickets so far during their run-defend.
12. Jaiswal strikes
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Parvez Hossain Emon's brilliant knock of 47 runs comes to and end as India have their much-needed breakthrough.
Partime spinner Yashasvi Jaiswal provides his sides with a key wicket in their run defence.
13. HISTORY MADE!
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Bangladesh beat India by 3 wickets (DLS) in the final of the U19 World Cup 2020 to lift the title for the first time in their history.
