Bangladesh beats Pakistan to reach U-19 Asia Cup 2024 final
The final of the ACC Under-19 Asia Cup will be held on Sunday between India and Bangladesh.
ISLAMABAD: Bangladesh secured a spot in the final of the ACC Under-19 Asia Cup after defeating Pakistan by 7 wickets in the semi-final.
Batting first, Pakistan struggled to put up a challenging total, being bowled out for just 116 runs in 37 overs. Farhan Yusuf top-scored for Pakistan with 32 runs, while Mohammad Riazullah contributed 28 runs. Bangladesh’s Iqbal Hussain was the standout bowler, claiming 4 wickets and dominating Pakistan’s batting line-up
In reply, Bangladesh chased down the target with ease, reaching 117/3 in just 23 overs to qualify for the final. Bangladesh’s captain, Azizul Karim, played a key role in the chase, remaining unbeaten on 61 runs.
In the other semi-final, India also advanced to the final by defeating Sri Lanka by 7 wickets. Sri Lanka, batting first, posted a modest total of 173 runs before being dismissed. India comfortably chased the target in the 22nd over.
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The final of the ACC Under-19 Asia Cup will be held on Sunday between India and Bangladesh.
