India Under19 victorious in a rain interrupted thriller against Bangladesh
India Under-19 emerged victorious in a rain-interrupted thriller against Bangladesh Under-19, winning by 18 runs via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method in the 7th Match at the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026.
The match took place at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, on January 17, 2026.Bangladesh U19 won the toss and elected to bowl first. India U19 posted a competitive total of 238 all out in 48.4 overs. Opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi top-scored with a brisk 72 off 67 balls (6 fours, 3 sixes), while wicketkeeper-batter Abhigyan Kundu anchored the innings with a patient 80 off 112 balls (4 fours, 3 sixes). The pair added valuable runs in the middle overs. Al Fahad was the standout bowler for Bangladesh, claiming a five-wicket haul (5/38 in 9.2 overs), supported by Iqbal Hossain Emon (2/45) and Azizul Hakim Tamim (2/42).
Rain disrupted proceedings, reducing Bangladesh's chase to 29 overs with a revised DLS target of 165 runs. Bangladesh made a promising start but collapsed under pressure from India's bowlers. Captain Azizul Hakim Tamim top-scored with 51 off 72 balls, and MD Rifat Beg contributed 37. However, vice-captain Vihaan Malhotra starred with the ball, taking 4 wickets for 14 runs in 4 overs, including key breakthroughs that derailed the chase. Khilan Patel chipped in with 2/35. Bangladesh were eventually bowled out for 146 in 28.3 overs.
This victory marked India's second consecutive win in the tournament, strengthening their position in the group. Vihaan Malhotra was named Player of the Match for his all-round impact, particularly his economical and wicket-taking spell that turned the game in India's favor during the tense final overs.The match featured some drama, including reports of the captains not shaking hands at the toss, but on the field, it was a competitive contest showcasing young talent from both sides. India U19 will look to carry this momentum forward in their upcoming fixture
The match took place at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, on January 17, 2026.Bangladesh U19 won the toss and elected to bowl first. India U19 posted a competitive total of 238 all out in 48.4 overs. Opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi top-scored with a brisk 72 off 67 balls (6 fours, 3 sixes), while wicketkeeper-batter Abhigyan Kundu anchored the innings with a patient 80 off 112 balls (4 fours, 3 sixes). The pair added valuable runs in the middle overs. Al Fahad was the standout bowler for Bangladesh, claiming a five-wicket haul (5/38 in 9.2 overs), supported by Iqbal Hossain Emon (2/45) and Azizul Hakim Tamim (2/42).
Rain disrupted proceedings, reducing Bangladesh's chase to 29 overs with a revised DLS target of 165 runs. Bangladesh made a promising start but collapsed under pressure from India's bowlers. Captain Azizul Hakim Tamim top-scored with 51 off 72 balls, and MD Rifat Beg contributed 37. However, vice-captain Vihaan Malhotra starred with the ball, taking 4 wickets for 14 runs in 4 overs, including key breakthroughs that derailed the chase. Khilan Patel chipped in with 2/35. Bangladesh were eventually bowled out for 146 in 28.3 overs.
This victory marked India's second consecutive win in the tournament, strengthening their position in the group. Vihaan Malhotra was named Player of the Match for his all-round impact, particularly his economical and wicket-taking spell that turned the game in India's favor during the tense final overs.The match featured some drama, including reports of the captains not shaking hands at the toss, but on the field, it was a competitive contest showcasing young talent from both sides. India U19 will look to carry this momentum forward in their upcoming fixture