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Match 7 Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
, Jan 17, 2026
Bangladesh Under-19won the toss and elected to field
% Chance to Win
IND-U19
BAN-U19
Inn Break
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32.1
0
Saad Islam Razin To Kanishk Chouhan
No run.
End Of The Over 32 : 140/5
4 Runs
K. Chouhan
8 (12)
A. Kundu
36 (71)
A. Tamim
8-1-26-1
31.6
1
Azizul Hakim Tamim To Kanishk Chouhan
Short and outside off, Chouhan plays late and places it to the left of short third. Takes a single to close the over.
31.5
1
Azizul Hakim Tamim To Abhigyan Kundu
Full and flighted outside off, it's driven through covers for a single.
31.4
1
Azizul Hakim Tamim To Kanishk Chouhan
Stays back to a short ball and knocks it down towards long on for one.
31.3
0
Azizul Hakim Tamim To Kanishk Chouhan
Flatter and shorter, outside off, Chouhan goes back and pushes it towards the bowler.
31.2
1
Azizul Hakim Tamim To Abhigyan Kundu
Short and on off, Kundu gets back and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
31.1
0
Azizul Hakim Tamim To Abhigyan Kundu
Fuller and on off, pushed back to the bowler.
Drinks break. It has been tough going for India. Losing Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was a massive setback and the scoring rate has dipped since then. Half the side is back in the hut, and the current pair is busy with the repair work. Kundu holds the key for India here. For Bangladesh, they have been right on the money with the ball. The captaincy has been top-notch with the bowling changes and field placement. All they need to do is keep it tight and restrict India to a modest total.
End Of The Over 31 : 136/5
4 Runs
- 030.1
- 030.2
- 030.3
- 030.4
- 430.5
- 030.6
K. Chouhan
6 (9)
A. Kundu
34 (68)
S. Razin
1-0-4-0
30.6
0
Saad Islam Razin To Kanishk Chouhan
Short and wide outside off, Kanishk tries to cut but misses. Just a boundary from the over.
30.5
4
Saad Islam Razin To Kanishk Chouhan
FOUR! Shot! Full and angling in around middle, Chouhan finds it right in the slot and uses his wrists to great effect. He times the flick sweetly, does not bother keeping it down, and sends it sailing over the mid-wicket fielder inside the ring.
30.4
0
Saad Islam Razin To Kanishk Chouhan
Spears it in, very full and on off, Kanishk forces it down towards mid on, and finds the fielder.
30.3
0
Saad Islam Razin To Kanishk Chouhan
Beats the bat with pace. Zippy delivery, on a length and skidding off the surface, Chouhan tries to use the pace and run it down to third man, but misses.
30.2
0
Saad Islam Razin To Kanishk Chouhan
Width there outside off, Kanishk reaches out and pushes it towards point, finds the fielder.
30.1
0
Saad Islam Razin To Kanishk Chouhan
Begins with a full ball on off, it's driven towards mid on.
Saad Islam Razin is introduced into the attack.
End Of The Over 30 : 132/5
9 Runs
- 029.1
- 029.2
- 629.3
- 1 WD 29.4
- 129.4
- 129.5
- 029.6
A. Kundu
34 (68)
K. Chouhan
2 (3)
S. Jibon
7-1-38-0
29.6
0
Sheikh Parvez Jibon To Abhigyan Kundu
The bowler senses the charge and sends across a quicker full ball around off. Kundu tries to drive but possibly gets an inside edge onto the pads. It deflects to cover-point. The keeper is quick to get to the ball.
29.5
1
Sheikh Parvez Jibon To Kanishk Chouhan
Turning in from around off, short in length, Chouhan waits on the back foot and tickles it in front of square leg. He runs the first run hard but that is all he will get.
29.4
1
Sheikh Parvez Jibon To Abhigyan Kundu
Quicker and on off, punched to sweeper cover for a single.
29.4
wd
Sheikh Parvez Jibon To Abhigyan Kundu
Wide! Skidding down the leg side, Abhigyan tries to flick but misses.
29.3
6
Sheikh Parvez Jibon To Abhigyan Kundu
SIX! This one comes from nowhere. Floated, full around middle, Kundu gets down on one knee and smokes it over mid wicket for a biggie. Will this be the moment he changes gears and goes on the attack?
29.2
0
Sheikh Parvez Jibon To Abhigyan Kundu
Goes down to a full ball and sweeps but fails to beat the square leg fielder.
29.1
0
Sheikh Parvez Jibon To Abhigyan Kundu
Around middle, defended back to the bowler.
End Of The Over 29 : 123/5
4 Runs
- 028.1
- W 28.2
- 128.3
- 228.4
- 128.5
- 028.6
K. Chouhan
1 (2)
A. Kundu
27 (63)
I. Hossain
6-1-36-2
28.6
0
Iqbal Hossain To Kanishk Chouhan
Fires a length ball on off, Chouhan covers the line and defends it from the back foot. A successful over for Iqbal Hossain.
28.5
1
Iqbal Hossain To Abhigyan Kundu
Back of a length, around leg, Kundu jumps and glances it behind square leg, for a run.
28.4
2
Iqbal Hossain To Abhigyan Kundu
Serves it on a length and outside off, Kundu steers it through cover-point and returns for the second run.
28.3
1
Iqbal Hossain To Kanishk Chouhan
Drifting down the leg side, nudged to fine leg for a single.
Kanishk Chouhan is the new batter.
28.2
W
Iqbal Hossain To Harvansh Singh OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Singh had been struggling against the short ball, and it finally did the damage. Dug in around leg, Harvansh Singh looks to fend it away from the back foot, but it climbs and takes the gloves. The ball balloons behind first slip, where Rifat Beg backtracks calmly and completes the catch. Good captaincy there to have a slip in place. India have now lost half their side for 119 and are in trouble.
The sun is shining again. It's nice to see the ground bathed in sunshine.
28.1
0
Iqbal Hossain To Harvansh Singh
Back of a length, around off, Singh defends it from the back foot.
End Of The Over 28 : 119/4
2 Runs
- 027.1
- 127.2
- 027.3
- 027.4
- 127.5
- 027.6
A. Kundu
24 (61)
H. Singh
2 (5)
S. Jibon
6-1-29-0
27.6
0
Sheikh Parvez Jibon To Abhigyan Kundu
Oohhh... that nearly clipped the leg stump. Jibon dishes out the slider, around middle and full in length, Kundu goes down and across to sweep but misses. Another quick and top over by Sheikh Parvez Jibon!
27.5
1
Sheikh Parvez Jibon To Harvansh Singh
Pitches it up and around off, Harvansh Singh presses forward and strokes it to long off for a run.
27.4
0
Sheikh Parvez Jibon To Harvansh Singh
Goes fuller and on middle, Singh is on the front foot and defends it to the leg side.
27.3
0
Sheikh Parvez Jibon To Harvansh Singh
Slower through the air, full and on off, Harvansh defends it off the front foot.
27.2
1
Sheikh Parvez Jibon To Abhigyan Kundu
Skidding in from a full length around off, Kundu drives it through mid off for a single.
27.1
0
Sheikh Parvez Jibon To Abhigyan Kundu
Full and around leg, defended back to the bowler.
End Of The Over 27 : 117/4
2 Runs
- 026.1
- W 26.2
- 126.3
- 026.4
- 126.5
- 026.6
H. Singh
1 (2)
A. Kundu
23 (58)
I. Hossain
5-1-32-1
26.6
0
Iqbal Hossain To Harvansh Singh
In the air... Iqbal Hossain digs it in short, around leg and takes the batter by surprise with the extra bounce. Singh tries to fend it away but gloves it behind. It loops towards the keeper who rushes to his right but the ball falls wide of him. Nearly another wicket for Bangladesh.
26.5
1
Iqbal Hossain To Abhigyan Kundu
Fuller and on off, driven through the gap at covers for a single.
26.4
0
Iqbal Hossain To Abhigyan Kundu
Back of a length, around off and angling away, Kundu pushes it from the back foot and it goes on one bounce to point.
26.3
1
Iqbal Hossain To Harvansh Singh
Serves it on a length, around middle, Singh defends it off the inner half to square leg and gets off the mark with a single.
Harvansh Singh is in next.
26.2
W
Iqbal Hossain To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! A massive breakthrough for Bangladesh, and the celebrations say it all. Iqbal fires in a length ball around middle, not quite short enough to pull, but Vaibhav takes it on from the back foot. He loses his shape, gets more height than distance, and the ball balloons towards long on. Fahad settles under the skier and takes it safely. Sooryavanshi departs for a 67-ball 72 and India slip to 115 for 4.
26.1
0
Iqbal Hossain To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Dishes out a full ball, around middle and off, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi covers the line and defends it to the off side.
There is a slight drizzle in the air now. Nothing serious to take the players off. Let's hope it is just a passing shower.
End Of The Over 26 : 115/3
3 Runs
- 025.1
- 125.2
- 125.3
- 025.4
- 125.5
- 025.6
A. Kundu
22 (56)
V. Sooryavanshi
72 (65)
S. Jibon
5-1-27-0
25.6
0
Sheikh Parvez Jibon To Abhigyan Kundu
Serves it short and on off, Abhigyan Kundu cuts but finds the point fielder.
25.5
1
Sheikh Parvez Jibon To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Short and on off, punched to sweeper cover for a single.
25.4
0
Sheikh Parvez Jibon To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Flatter and on off, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi stays back and hits across the line but finds the fielder in front of square leg.
25.3
1
Sheikh Parvez Jibon To Abhigyan Kundu
Skidding down the leg side, Kundu nudges it towards short fine and picks up a single.
25.2
1
Sheikh Parvez Jibon To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Fires it in, full and on middle, it's knocked down to long on for a run.
25.1
0
Sheikh Parvez Jibon To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Beats the bat. Jibon darts it flat and short on off, Vaibhav stays back to defend but it spins past his blade.
End Of The Over 25 : 112/3
5 Runs
- 124.1
- 124.2
- 124.3
- 024.4
- 124.5
- 124.6
V. Sooryavanshi
70 (61)
A. Kundu
21 (54)
R. Hossan
4-0-15-0
24.6
1
Rizan Hossan To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Again the length is short, on off, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi gets back and hits it down to long on for one. At the halfway mark, India are 122/3.
24.5
1
Rizan Hossan To Abhigyan Kundu
Goes short again, around off, Kundu hangs back and pulls it towards long on for a single.
24.4
0
Rizan Hossan To Abhigyan Kundu
Rizan delivers it short once more, wide of the batter. Kundu goes back to punch but mistimes his shot. It grabs the bottom edge and rolls towards the mid-off fielder.
24.3
1
Rizan Hossan To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Short ball, outside off, Vaibhav rocks back and hits it to deep cover, for the third single in this over.
24.2
1
Rizan Hossan To Abhigyan Kundu
A touch short and on off, some extra bounce, Kundu goes back and dabs it down towards backward point. They pinch a quick run.
24.1
1
Rizan Hossan To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Short in length and outside off, Sooryavanshi goes on the back foot and slaps it to sweeper cover for a single.
End Of The Over 24 : 107/3
0 Runs
- 023.1
- 023.2
- 023.3
- 023.4
- 023.5
- 023.6
A. Kundu
19 (51)
V. Sooryavanshi
67 (58)
S. Jibon
4-1-24-0
23.6
0
Sheikh Parvez Jibon To Abhigyan Kundu
Quicker and on off, fuller in length, Abhigyan gets forward, opens the face of his bat and defends it towards point. Wow, this over finished in a flash. Maiden!
23.5
0
Sheikh Parvez Jibon To Abhigyan Kundu
Full and flighted, on off, Abhigyan Kundu is forward in defense.
23.4
0
Sheikh Parvez Jibon To Abhigyan Kundu
Fires it flat and short on off, Kundu plays late but still finds backward point.
23.3
0
Sheikh Parvez Jibon To Abhigyan Kundu
Skidding in from a fuller length around off, Kundu drives it from the inside part of the bat, back towards the bowler.
23.2
0
Sheikh Parvez Jibon To Abhigyan Kundu
Tossed up, around off, full in length, it's defended to the off side.
23.1
0
Sheikh Parvez Jibon To Abhigyan Kundu
Skidding down the leg side, Kundu tries to flick but misses. It goes off his pads to short fine.
Finally, a change in bowling from this end. Sheikh Parvez Jibon is back into the attack. 0/24 in 3 overs, so far.
End Of The Over 23 : 107/3
4 Runs
- 022.1
- 122.2
- 122.3
- 022.4
- 122.5
- 122.6
A. Kundu
19 (45)
V. Sooryavanshi
67 (58)
R. Hossan
3-0-10-0
22.6
1
Rizan Hossan To Abhigyan Kundu
Catch it is the shout... Just short of the fielder! Full in length and around off, Kundu drills his drive uppishly towards mid off. The fielder there dives forward, but it drops just in front of him. They take a single.
22.5
1
Rizan Hossan To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Angles in a length ball around off, Sooryavanshi eases it down towards long on for a run.
22.4
0
Rizan Hossan To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Edgy! Short delivery outside off, Vaibhav stays back to cut but edges it instead. It goes to the fielder at short third.
22.3
1
Rizan Hossan To Abhigyan Kundu
Well played. Extra bounce from a good length around off, Abhigyan Kundu controls it well and guides it towards third man, for a single.
22.2
1
Rizan Hossan To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Mishit! Full and around off, coming slowly off the surface, Vaibhav is early into the shot as he attempts to go over covers. It takes the inner edge and flies behind mid-wicket. They cross.
22.1
0
Rizan Hossan To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Back of a length delivery, on top of off, Vaibhav leans back and plays it square of the wicket on the off side. Finds the point fielder.
End Of The Over 22 : 103/3
7 Runs
- 021.1
- 121.2
- 421.3
- 121.4
- 121.5
- 021.6
A. Kundu
17 (43)
V. Sooryavanshi
65 (54)
A. Tamim
7-1-22-1
21.6
0
Azizul Hakim Tamim To Abhigyan Kundu
Around off, a touch short, Kundu defends it ahead of his front pad.
21.5
1
Azizul Hakim Tamim To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Fuller and on off, forced past the diving bowler to long off, for a run. The fifty stand comes up.
21.4
1
Azizul Hakim Tamim To Abhigyan Kundu
Short and outside off, punched to sweeper cover for a single.
21.3
4
Azizul Hakim Tamim To Abhigyan Kundu
FOUR! Short in length, around off and skidding in, Abhigyan Kundu immediately drops his weight on the back leg and pulls it with authority to the deep mid-wicket fence. 100 up for India!
21.2
1
Azizul Hakim Tamim To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Flatter ball, a touch short and on off, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi goes aerial and powers it over extra cover. They get only a run. Should show more intent.
21.1
0
Azizul Hakim Tamim To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Loopy delivery, full and around off, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi defends it close to his front pad.
End Of The Over 21 : 96/3
2 Runs
- 120.1
- 020.2
- 020.3
- 120.4
- 020.5
- 020.6
A. Kundu
12 (40)
V. Sooryavanshi
63 (51)
R. Hossan
2-0-6-0
20.6
0
Rizan Hossan To Abhigyan Kundu
Another tidy over from Rizan. Angles the last ball around off, on a good length again, Kundu hits it from the back foot to covers.
20.5
0
Rizan Hossan To Abhigyan Kundu
Extra bounce from a good length outside off, Kundu is on the back foot as he plays it down to point.
20.4
1
Rizan Hossan To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Delivers it on a good length, around off, Vaibhav goes on the back foot and punches it towards long off. They take a single.
20.3
0
Rizan Hossan To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Finds the fielder, again. Short and on off, Vaibhav forces it from the back foot but finds covers.
20.2
0
Rizan Hossan To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Close to off, angling in on a length, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi shows compact defense and keeps it out safely to covers.
20.1
1
Rizan Hossan To Abhigyan Kundu
Not middled, but it goes over the fielder. Full toss outside off, Kundu hits it aerially towards mid off and the ball just evades the fielder. They cross for a single.
End Of The Over 20 : 94/3
2 Runs
- 019.1
- 019.2
- 119.3
- 119.4
- 019.5
- 019.6
V. Sooryavanshi
62 (48)
A. Kundu
11 (37)
A. Tamim
6-1-15-1
19.6
0
Azizul Hakim Tamim To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
The bowler delivers it short and on off, Sooryavanshi punches from the back foot but picks out the cover fielder, again. After 20 overs, India are 94/3.
19.5
0
Azizul Hakim Tamim To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Lunges to a full ball and defends it to the off side.
19.4
1
Azizul Hakim Tamim To Abhigyan Kundu
Too full and it's on middle, Abhigyan Kundu plays it with a straight bat and bunts it down to long on for one.
19.3
1
Azizul Hakim Tamim To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Fires it flat and on off, it's eased down to long off, for a run.
19.2
0
Azizul Hakim Tamim To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Loopy and full, outside off, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi winds up for the slog sweep but ends up dragging it off the inner half to square leg.
19.1
0
Azizul Hakim Tamim To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Flighted ball, full and on off, Vaibhav defends it from the front foot to covers.
End Of The Over 19 : 92/3
4 Runs
- 018.1
- 118.2
- 218.3
- 118.4
- 018.5
- 018.6
A. Kundu
10 (36)
V. Sooryavanshi
61 (43)
R. Hossan
1-0-4-0
18.6
0
Rizan Hossan To Abhigyan Kundu
Angles in a length ball on middle, Kundu turns inside the crease and keeps it out to mid-wicket. A tidy start from Rizan Hossan.
18.5
0
Rizan Hossan To Abhigyan Kundu
A touch short again from the bowler, outside off, Kundu punches it to covers, where the fielder makes a diving stop. Saves a few runs for his side. Good commitment.
18.4
1
Rizan Hossan To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Shortish and on outside off, lofted down to long on, for a run.
Slight hold up in play as the umpire is checking upstairs for a short run. The replays show that Vaibhav Sooryavanshi had slipped while turning for the second run but did plant his bat inside the crease. All good.
18.3
2
Rizan Hossan To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Just wide of the point fielder. Width there outside off, on a fuller length, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi reaches out and tries to drive but ends up slicing it over the fielder inside the ring. The ball goes in the deep and they get a brace.
18.2
1
Rizan Hossan To Abhigyan Kundu
Delivers it short and wide outside off, Kundu reaches out and punches it to sweeper cover for one.
18.1
0
Rizan Hossan To Abhigyan Kundu
Begins his spell with a full delivery, Kundu drives it off the front foot to mid off.
Change in bowling. Rizan Hossan replaces Al Fahad from this end.
End Of The Over 18 : 88/3
3 Runs
- 017.1
- 117.2
- 1 WD 17.3
- 017.3
- 117.4
- 017.5
- 017.6
V. Sooryavanshi
58 (41)
A. Kundu
9 (32)
A. Tamim
5-1-13-1
17.6
0
Azizul Hakim Tamim To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Goes on the back foot and punches it to covers. Azizul Hakim Tamim is doing a good job.
17.5
0
Azizul Hakim Tamim To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Slightly short and on off, Vaibhav hits it off the back foot but picks out the cover fielder.
17.4
1
Azizul Hakim Tamim To Abhigyan Kundu
Quicker and fuller, around off, Kundu drives it down to long off and rotates the strike.
17.3
0
Azizul Hakim Tamim To Abhigyan Kundu
Flighted ball, full and on off, Kundu defends it off the front foot.
17.3
wd
Azizul Hakim Tamim To Abhigyan Kundu
Wide! Skidding down the leg side, the batter leaves it alone.
17.2
1
Azizul Hakim Tamim To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Eases a full ball down to long off for a single.
17.1
0
Azizul Hakim Tamim To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Beaten! Loopy and full, around off and spinning away, Vaibhav tries to defend but misses.
End Of The Over 17 : 85/3
8 Runs
- 016.1
- 016.2
- 116.3
- 116.4
- 1 WD 16.5
- 016.5
- 1 WD 16.6
- 416.6
A. Kundu
8 (30)
V. Sooryavanshi
57 (37)
Al Fahad
6-1-21-2
16.6
4
Al Fahad To Abhigyan Kundu
FOUR! Fine shot! Fahad goes short around off, Kundu presses back and slams it past the right side of mid off for a boundary. This will release some pressure on Abhigyan Kundu.
16.6
wd
Al Fahad To Abhigyan Kundu
Wide! Fahad sprays a length ball wide outside off, Kundu has nothing to do with it.
16.5
0
Al Fahad To Abhigyan Kundu
Fractionally short and on off, Kundu drops it to the off side and sets for a run, he is sent back.
16.5
wd
Al Fahad To Abhigyan Kundu
Wide! Fahad spears it full and down the leg side, Abhigyan tries to flick but misses.
16.4
1
Al Fahad To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Back of a length, close to off, Vaibhav rocks back to cut but edges it down to third man. A single is taken.
16.3
1
Al Fahad To Abhigyan Kundu
Short in length and outside off, Kundu gets back and cuts it through cover-point for a single.
16.2
0
Al Fahad To Abhigyan Kundu
Shortish and around off, Abhigyan Kundu pushes it gently towards covers and sets off for a run. He is sent back by his partner.
16.1
0
Al Fahad To Abhigyan Kundu
And the dot ball saga of Kundu against Fahad continues. Back of a lenght, around off, Kundu defends it from the back foot.
End Of The Over 16 : 77/3
6 Runs
- 115.1
- 115.2
- 015.3
- 415.4
- 015.5
- 015.6
V. Sooryavanshi
56 (36)
A. Kundu
3 (25)
A. Tamim
4-1-10-1
15.6
0
Azizul Hakim Tamim To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Full and floated, around off, Vaibhav gets forward and defends it to the off side.
15.5
0
Azizul Hakim Tamim To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Flighted and off, Vaibhav defends it from the inside part of his blade.
15.4
4
Azizul Hakim Tamim To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
FOUR! Cuts and cuts hard. Azizul Hakim Tamim drops his length short and delivers it outside off. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi feeds on room, he rocks back and unveils a full-blooded square cut for a boundary at point.
15.3
0
Azizul Hakim Tamim To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Fires it flat on off, it's defended to covers.
15.2
1
Azizul Hakim Tamim To Abhigyan Kundu
Flighted delivery, full and around off, Kundu plays late and guides it off the outer part of his blade. It sneaks past first slip and they pinch a single.
15.1
1
Azizul Hakim Tamim To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Short in length, on off, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi goes on the back foot and punches it to long off for a single.
Drinks break. It has been a good battle between bat and ball. India suffered early blows, but the presence of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the middle has kept the runs ticking along. Right now, it is a rebuilding phase for India, while Bangladesh are sticking to their plans and bowling in the right areas.
End Of The Over 15 : 71/3
1 Runs
- 014.1
- 014.2
- 1 WD 14.3
- 014.3
- 014.4
- 014.5
- 014.6
A. Kundu
2 (24)
V. Sooryavanshi
51 (31)
Al Fahad
5-1-13-2
14.6
0
Al Fahad To Abhigyan Kundu
Digs it in short, around middle, Abhigyan Kundu shows good technique as he leans back and lets it go to the keeper. A tidy over from Fahad, just one extra from it.
14.5
0
Al Fahad To Abhigyan Kundu
Fahad spears it in, fuller and on off, Kundu drives it down the ground, finds mid on.
14.4
0
Al Fahad To Abhigyan Kundu
Close to off, short in length, Kundu rises on the back foot and taps it towards backward point. He is taking his time at the moment.
14.3
0
Al Fahad To Abhigyan Kundu
Delivers it on a good length, around middle, Kundu defends it from the back foot to the leg side.
14.3
wd
Al Fahad To Abhigyan Kundu
Wide! Down the leg side, short in length, Kundu tries to glance but misses. Slight appeal from the Bangla boys but the umpire turns and signals for a wide.
14.2
0
Al Fahad To Abhigyan Kundu
Short and wide outside off, Kundu cuts but finds the point fielder.
14.1
0
Al Fahad To Abhigyan Kundu
Back of a length, outside off, Kundu drops his wrists and allows it through to the keeper.
There is a change in bowling. Al Fahad comes back into the attack. 2 for 12 in his 4 overs.
End Of The Over 14 : 70/3
2 Runs
- 113.1
- 013.2
- 013.3
- 013.4
- 013.5
- 113.6
A. Kundu
2 (18)
V. Sooryavanshi
51 (31)
A. Tamim
3-1-4-1
13.6
1
Azizul Hakim Tamim To Abhigyan Kundu
Full toss on off, Kundu knocks it down to long off and takes a single off the final ball.
13.5
0
Azizul Hakim Tamim To Abhigyan Kundu
Skidding into the batter from around off, Abhigyan tries to defend and it goes off the inner edge to square leg.
13.4
0
Azizul Hakim Tamim To Abhigyan Kundu
Serves it full and on off, Kundu defends it from the front foot.
13.3
0
Azizul Hakim Tamim To Abhigyan Kundu
Slower through the air, outside off and on a driving length, Kundu draws forward and lets it through.
13.2
0
Azizul Hakim Tamim To Abhigyan Kundu
Around off, blocked to the off side.
13.1
1
Azizul Hakim Tamim To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Flatter and shorter on middle, Sooryavanish goes back and hits it to deep mid-wicket for a run.
End Of The Over 13 : 68/3
13 Runs
- 212.1
- 012.2
- 612.3
- 012.4
- 012.5
- 3 NB 12.6
- 2 NB 12.6
- 012.6
A. Kundu
1 (13)
V. Sooryavanshi
50 (30)
S. Jibon
3-0-24-0
12.6
0
Sheikh Parvez Jibon To Abhigyan Kundu
Play and a miss! Spinning away from outside off, Abhigyan Kundu throws his bat at it but fails to make any connection. 13 runs from the over!
12.6
nb
Sheikh Parvez Jibon To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Fifty for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, off 30 balls! Fullish and on middle, Vaibhav forces it down to long on and picks up a run. Another no ball, one more Free Hit coming India's way.
12.6
nb
Sheikh Parvez Jibon To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Full and around off, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi plays the reverse sweep and it lobs over point. Two runs and it's a no ball as well. Vaibhav is on 49 and it's a Free Hit...
12.5
0
Sheikh Parvez Jibon To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Tossed up around off, defended.
12.4
0
Sheikh Parvez Jibon To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Flatter and fuller around off, defended with an angled bat to point.
12.3
6
Sheikh Parvez Jibon To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
SIX! High and handsome! The length is short on middle and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi picks it in a trice. Immediately goes on the back foot and hammer-pulls it over deep mid-wicket.
12.2
0
Sheikh Parvez Jibon To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Loopy and around off, fuller in length, Vaibhav defends it gently to the off side.
12.1
2
Sheikh Parvez Jibon To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Flashes and flashes hard. Tossed up, full and around off, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi goes hard at it and edges it wide of the only slip fielder. It races away to third man and then slows down before the fence. They take two runs.
End Of The Over 12 : 55/3
0 Runs
- 011.1
- 011.2
- 011.3
- 011.4
- 011.5
- 011.6
A. Kundu
1 (12)
V. Sooryavanshi
39 (23)
A. Tamim
2-1-2-1
11.6
0
Azizul Hakim Tamim To Abhigyan Kundu
Flighted and on off, defended off the front foot. Maiden!
11.5
0
Azizul Hakim Tamim To Abhigyan Kundu
Tossed up, around middle, Abhigyan Kundu lunges and defends it with his bat and pad together.
11.4
0
Azizul Hakim Tamim To Abhigyan Kundu
Fires it in, very full on leg, Kundu keeps it out to mid-wicket. Another dot ball.
11.3
0
Azizul Hakim Tamim To Abhigyan Kundu
Leans forward to a full ball and defends it to covers.
11.2
0
Azizul Hakim Tamim To Abhigyan Kundu
Quicker and a touch shorter, around leg, Kundu again flicks but finds backward square leg.
11.1
0
Azizul Hakim Tamim To Abhigyan Kundu
Flatter and fuller on the pads, it's nudged to square leg.
End Of The Over 11 : 55/3
2 Runs
- 110.1
- 010.2
- 010.3
- 010.4
- 010.5
- 110.6
A. Kundu
1 (6)
V. Sooryavanshi
39 (23)
S. Jibon
2-0-11-0
10.6
1
Sheikh Parvez Jibon To Abhigyan Kundu
Shortish and on off, Kundu goes back and hits it towards mid on for a run.
10.5
0
Sheikh Parvez Jibon To Abhigyan Kundu
Stumping chance missed! Off spinner, around off, drifting in and spinning away, Abhigyan Kundu stretches forward to drive but misses, and so does the keeper. A chance missed by Bangladesh.
10.4
0
Sheikh Parvez Jibon To Abhigyan Kundu
Beaten! Loopy and around off, turning away, Abhigyan Kundu tries to play the line but is beaten by the spin.
10.3
0
Sheikh Parvez Jibon To Abhigyan Kundu
Outside off, Kundu leaves it alone.
10.2
0
Sheikh Parvez Jibon To Abhigyan Kundu
Catch it is the shout... Full and flighted, outside off, Kundu drives it uppishly but it goes on one bounce to the fielder at covers.
10.1
1
Sheikh Parvez Jibon To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Fuller and on off, driven to long off for a single.
It's time for Powerplay 2 (overs 11 to 40), and a maximum of four fielders are allowed outside the 30-yard circle.
End Of The Over 10 : 53/3
2 Runs
- 09.1
- 09.2
- 09.3
- 29.4
- W 9.5
- 09.6
A. Kundu
0 (1)
V. Sooryavanshi
38 (22)
A. Tamim
1-0-2-1
9.6
0
Azizul Hakim Tamim To Abhigyan Kundu
Tossed up, around off, Kundu defends it to the off side. After 10 overs, India Under-19 are 53 for 3.
Abhigyan Kundu is the new batter.
9.5
W
Azizul Hakim Tamim To Vihaan Malhotra OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! There it is, the Bangla skipper snares India's third wicket. A nice loopy delivery, angling in around middle and straightening just enough. Vihaan is rooted on the back foot, looking to work it leg side, but only manages an edge through. Zawad Abrar reacts sharply to take the catch at slip.
9.4
2
Azizul Hakim Tamim To Vihaan Malhotra
A touch short and on off, Vihaan Malhotra goes on the back foot and hits it firmly through mid-wicket. Takes a couple.
9.3
0
Azizul Hakim Tamim To Vihaan Malhotra
Gets forward to a full ball and pushes it gently to covers.
9.2
0
Azizul Hakim Tamim To Vihaan Malhotra
Flatter delivery, around middle and skidding in, Vihaan goes deep inside the crease and defends.
9.1
0
Azizul Hakim Tamim To Vihaan Malhotra
Begins with a full ball around off, Malhotra draws forward and defends it quietly to the off side.
Skipper Azizul Hakim Tamim brings himself into the attack.
End Of The Over 9 : 51/2
9 Runs
- 08.1
- 08.2
- 18.3
- 08.4
- 28.5
- 68.6
V. Sooryavanshi
38 (22)
V. Malhotra
5 (19)
S. Jibon
1-0-9-0
8.6
6
Sheikh Parvez Jibon To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
SIX! Take that! Full and flighted outside off, Vaibhav gives it the full whack of the bat and launches it over covers for a maximum. Fifty comes up for India.
8.5
2
Sheikh Parvez Jibon To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
In the air for a bit but finds the gap. Slightly short again from Jibon, around off and it holds up a bit from the surface. Vaibhav goes on the back foot and checks his shot at the last moment. It pings off his bat and goes aerially through the gap at covers. Two runs taken.
8.4
0
Sheikh Parvez Jibon To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Shortish again, outside off, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi plays it down to point from the back foot.
8.3
1
Sheikh Parvez Jibon To Vihaan Malhotra
Loopy this time, full and on off, Malhotra presses forward and drives it down to long off for a single.
8.2
0
Sheikh Parvez Jibon To Vihaan Malhotra
Short and a bit close to off, Vihaan cuts but finds the fielder at covers.
8.1
0
Sheikh Parvez Jibon To Vihaan Malhotra
Flatter and a touch shorter, outside off, and spinning away, Vihaan leaves it.
Sheikh Parvez Jibon comes into the attack.
End Of The Over 8 : 42/2
15 Runs
- 47.1
- 07.2
- 07.3
- 67.4
- 1 WD 7.5
- 07.5
- 47.6
V. Sooryavanshi
30 (19)
V. Malhotra
4 (16)
I. Hossain
4-1-30-0
7.6
4
Iqbal Hossain To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
FOUR! Make it 15 runs in the over. Very full around off this time, Vaibhav gets the bat down in a hurry and crunches it through extra cover for a boundary. Just the sort of over India needed to get their innings moving.
7.5
0
Iqbal Hossain To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
In the channel outside off, Vaibhav offers no shot and leaves it untouched.
7.5
wd
Iqbal Hossain To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Wide! Short and on off, well over the head of the batter, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi lets it be.
7.4
6
Iqbal Hossain To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
SIX! This one sails all the way, and Vaibhav is cutting loose. Short and wide outside off, Sooryavanshi climbs onto the width and muscles it over deep third for a biggie, first of the match. 10 from the over, already.
7.3
0
Iqbal Hossain To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Back of a length, on top of off, Sooryavanshi defends it from the back foot.
7.2
0
Iqbal Hossain To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Good comeback from the bowler and he gives a stare. Around off, on a length and shaping away, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi plays inside the line and allows it through to the keeper.
7.1
4
Iqbal Hossain To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
FOUR! India will hope that it loosens the shackles. Short and wide outside off, Sooryavanshi latches onto it and smacks it over backward point for a boundary. Not a single muscle moves in the field.
End Of The Over 7 : 27/2
2 Runs
- 06.1
- 1 WD 6.2
- 06.2
- 06.3
- 06.4
- 16.5
- 06.6
V. Malhotra
4 (16)
V. Sooryavanshi
16 (13)
Al Fahad
4-1-12-2
6.6
0
Al Fahad To Vihaan Malhotra
Beats the bat! Gem of a delivery, on a length around off and leaves the batter with the seam movement. Vihaan Malhotra is on the back foot, tries to defend but it whistles past the outside edge. The going has been extremely quiet for India.
6.5
1
Al Fahad To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
On middle, a length ball and it has been tucked through square leg for a single.
6.4
0
Al Fahad To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
In the air... but safe! Frustration is creeping in here for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who is a naturally free-flowing batter. Short and on off, Sooryavanshi flat-bats it aerially and is lucky that it doesn't carry to mid off.
6.3
0
Al Fahad To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Fahad delivers it on a length and close to off, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi attacks it and forces it through the line but picks out the cover fielder.
6.2
0
Al Fahad To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Back of a length around off, it kicks off after landing, Vaibhav goes on his toes and defends it from the shoulder of his bat.
6.2
wd
Al Fahad To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Wide! Way wide outside off, Vaibhav chases and misses.
6.1
0
Al Fahad To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Short and outside off, Vaibhav cuts from the back foot but finds the fielder at cover-point.
End Of The Over 6 : 25/2
0 Runs
- 05.1
- 05.2
- 05.3
- 05.4
- 05.5
- 05.6
V. Malhotra
4 (15)
V. Sooryavanshi
15 (8)
I. Hossain
3-1-15-0
5.6
0
Iqbal Hossain To Vihaan Malhotra
In the channel outside off, Vihaan allows it through to the keeper. Maiden, second of the innings!
5.5
0
Iqbal Hossain To Vihaan Malhotra
Shortish and around off, once again the batter goes on his toes and defends it to the off side. Five dots, so far.
5.4
0
Iqbal Hossain To Vihaan Malhotra
Iqbal goes short and bowls it outside off, Vihaan stands tall inside the crease and plays it down in front of point.
5.3
0
Iqbal Hossain To Vihaan Malhotra
Back of a length, on off, defended off the back foot by Vihaan.
5.2
0
Iqbal Hossain To Vihaan Malhotra
Fuller and on off, Vihaan drives it off his front foot to covers.
5.1
0
Iqbal Hossain To Vihaan Malhotra
Big shout for lbw, but the umpire is unmoved. A near-yorker around off takes Malhotra by surprise as he tries to dig it out and misses completely. The replays tell the story, no bat, no pad, nothing doing.
End Of The Over 5 : 25/2
3 Runs
- 04.1
- 04.2
- 04.3
- 24.4
- 04.5
- 14.6
V. Malhotra
4 (9)
V. Sooryavanshi
15 (8)
Al Fahad
3-1-10-2
4.6
1
Al Fahad To Vihaan Malhotra
Drifting down the leg side, short in length, Malhotra glances it towards fine leg for one.
4.5
0
Al Fahad To Vihaan Malhotra
Beautiful delivery. Slightly short and around off, nipping in, Vihaan Malhotra knows his off stump and makes a leave.
4.4
2
Al Fahad To Vihaan Malhotra
The line is too straight on this occasion, it's delivered on a length and Malhotra wrists it through square leg for a couple of runs.
4.3
0
Al Fahad To Vihaan Malhotra
In the channel outside off, leaving the batter with the seam movement, Malhotra gets his front foot forward to cover the line and then makes a leave.
4.2
0
Al Fahad To Vihaan Malhotra
Excellent line and equally well left. A bit short and around off, shaping in a hint, Vihaan Malhotra covers his stumps and shoulders arms. That was not too far away from the off pole.
4.1
0
Al Fahad To Vihaan Malhotra
No hat-trick. Short in length and wide outside off, doesn't make the batter play and it's an easy leave for Vihaan.
Hat trick ball coming up...
End Of The Over 4 : 22/2
10 Runs
- 13.1
- 03.2
- 03.3
- 13.4
- 43.5
- 43.6
V. Sooryavanshi
15 (8)
V. Malhotra
1 (3)
I. Hossain
2-0-15-0
3.6
4
Iqbal Hossain To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
FOUR! Shot! Back of a length, around off and angling away, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi goes on his toes and packs a punch through covers. It pierces the gap and finds the fence. 10 runs from the over!
3.5
4
Iqbal Hossain To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
FOUR! Edgy but effective. Short outside off and Vaibhav cannot resist having a go. He looks to smash it over point, gets a thick outside edge, and it flies over the slip cordon. Fortunate, but they all count.
3.4
1
Iqbal Hossain To Vihaan Malhotra
A touch short and outside off, Vihaan steers it past backward point and opens his account with a single.
3.3
0
Iqbal Hossain To Vihaan Malhotra
Around middle and off, on a good length, Malhotra defends it to cover-point from the back foot.
3.2
0
Iqbal Hossain To Vihaan Malhotra
Serves it on a length and around off, Vihaan defends it from the crease.
3.1
1
Iqbal Hossain To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Back of a length, on middle, Vaibhav stays back and tucks it towards square leg for a run.
Vihaan Malhotra is in next.
End Of The Over 3 : 12/2
7 Runs
- 42.1
- 12.2
- 22.3
- 02.4
- W 2.5
- W 2.6
V. Trivedi
0 (1)
V. Sooryavanshi
6 (5)
Al Fahad
2-1-7-2
2.6
W
Al Fahad To Vedant Trivedi OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Another one goes down and Fahad is on a hat trick. A beautiful delivery, full and angling in around off, then landing and just nipping away. Vedant plays for the line with no footwork, only to feather an edge to first slip. Rifat Beg does the rest, and Bangladesh are well and truly roaring. What an eventful over, 7 runs and two wickets from it.
The next batter has walked in and it's Vedant Trivedi.
2.5
W
Al Fahad To Ayush Mhatre OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Early success for Bangladesh and they are absolutely ecstatic. Short and wide outside off, Ayush rocks onto the back foot looking to muscle it through the line, but he is a fraction late. The shot lacks conviction, balloons towards cover, and Kalam Siddiki Aleen settles under it to take a neat overhead catch. The Indian skipper is gone, and gone rather cheaply.
2.4
0
Al Fahad To Ayush Mhatre
This one is darted in, on off and on a good length, Ayush gets behind the line and offers a straight bat in defense.
2.3
2
Al Fahad To Ayush Mhatre
Fahad digs it in short and outside off, Ayush Mhatre leaps and hits it to sweeper cover for a couple.
2.2
1
Al Fahad To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Shortish and outside off, Vaibhay jumps and guides it past the diving backward point fielder for a single.
2.1
4
Al Fahad To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
FOUR! Vaibhav has put it away. A bit of width outside off on a length and Sooryavanshi throws his hands at it, drilling it through cover point for a cracking boundary, his first.
End Of The Over 2 : 5/0
5 Runs
- 01.1
- 01.2
- 11.3
- 41.4
- 01.5
- 01.6
A. Mhatre
4 (9)
V. Sooryavanshi
1 (3)
I. Hossain
1-0-5-0
1.6
0
Iqbal Hossain To Ayush Mhatre
Slants in a length ball, around middle and leg, Ayush Mhatre stays put inside the crease and defends it to the off side.
1.5
0
Iqbal Hossain To Ayush Mhatre
Better line and length from Iqbal, around middle, on a good length, Ayush defends it from the back foot.
1.4
4
Iqbal Hossain To Ayush Mhatre
FOUR! Absolute beauty from Mhatre. Full and wide outside off, just shaping away. Ayush leans into the drive, transfers the weight, and caresses it through the covers. Pure timing, no fuss. First boundary for India!
1.3
1
Iqbal Hossain To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Length delivery, around middle, Vaibhav works it in the gap at mid-wicket and India open their account with a single.
1.2
0
Iqbal Hossain To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Excellent delivery. Extra bounce from a shortish length around middle and off, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is on his toes but fails to keep it out and takes a blow on his body.
1.1
0
Iqbal Hossain To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Starts with a length ball, in the zone outside off, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi watches the line closes and allows it through. Watchful start.
Iqbal Hossain to steam in from the other end.
End Of The Over 1 : 0/0
0 Runs
- 00.1
- 00.2
- 00.3
- 00.4
- 00.5
- 00.6
A. Mhatre
0 (6)
V. Sooryavanshi
0 (0)
Al Fahad
1-1-0-0
0.6
0
Al Fahad To Ayush Mhatre
Dishes out an outswinger, on a length around off, Mhatre stays back and taps it down to point. Maiden to start proceedings.
0.5
0
Al Fahad To Ayush Mhatre
Back of a length, close to off, this time the Indian captain goes on his toes and plays it down towards covers. Five dots, so far.
0.4
0
Al Fahad To Ayush Mhatre
Identical to the last delivery. It's in the corridor of uncertainty and the ball nips away after landing. Ayush covers his stumps and allows it through.
0.3
0
Al Fahad To Ayush Mhatre
Serves this on a length outside off, an away shape there, Ayush Mhatre allows it through to the keeper.
0.2
0
Al Fahad To Ayush Mhatre
Al Fahad hits the right area, angles in a length ball around middle and off, getting it to straighten off the seam, Mhatre is on the back foot again as he blocks it down safely.
0.1
0
Al Fahad To Ayush Mhatre
Fahad begins with a good-length delivery, in the zone around off, Mhatre is on the back foot as he defends it to the off side.
Right then, we are done and dusted with the national anthems of both sides. All is in readiness here in Bulawayo as the action is about to begin. The sun is peeking through the clouds at the moment as the Indian openers, Ayush Mhatre and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, walk out to the centre. The Bangla boys get into a quick huddle before spreading on the ground. Two slips in place. Al Fahad is getting ready to bowl. Here we go...
Pitch report - Ed Rainsford says there is an 87 per cent chance of rain around. Informs that it is a brand new surface, similar to the last one, with a bit of grass and a few bare patches. He expects a two-paced pitch where some deliveries come nicely onto the bat, and others stop a touch. Feels that the quicks should enjoy their work, but batters who keep their heads early can still find plenty of runs.
Abhigyan Kundu comes up for a quick chat. Says that the team's motive was to stay in the contest and win the game against the USA, adding that they are here with the clear aim of lifting the cup. He mentions that watching Henil Patel bowl from behind the stumps is a great experience and that he enjoyed it thoroughly. Adds that when he walked out to bat during the chase, the coach's advice was to stay at the crease and play on the merit of the ball.
Ayush Mhatre, the captain of India Under-19, says that he wanted to bowl first because of the dampness in the wicket, but it's okay. He admits that the batting department is an area of concern as they should have finished the chase by losing fewer wickets, but adds that they will try to improve. He confirms that they are playing the same XI.
Zawad Abrar, who had come out for the toss instead of Azizul Hakim Tamim, says that the wicket looks damp and they want to take advantage of the first 10 to 15 overs. He adds that the team has prepared well and also did well in the Asia Cup.
India Under-19 (Unchanged Playing XI) - Ayush Mhatre (C), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Vedant Trivedi, Vihaan Malhotra, Abhigyan Kundu (WK), Harvansh Singh, R.S. Ambrish, Kanishk Chouhan, Khilan A. Patel, Henil Patel, D. Deepesh.
Bangladesh Under-19 (Playing XI) - Rifat Beg, Zawad Abrar, Azizul Hakim Tamim (C), Kalam Siddiki Aleen, Rizan Hossan, Farid Hasan Faysal (WK), Samiun Basir Ratul, Sheikh Parvez Jibon, Al Fahad, Saad Islam Razin, Iqbal Hossain.
Toss - We're hearing that Azizul Hakim Tamim is slightly unwell, and hence Zawad Abrar comes out for the coin toss along with Ayush Mhatre. Up goes the coin, and it comes down in favour of Abrar. Bangladesh Under-19 elect to bowl.
Update 7.13 am GMT (12.43 pm IST) - Oh dear, not the start we wanted. There is a slight drizzle in Bulawayo, and it has pushed the toss back for now. Stay tuned, we will keep you posted.
Switching focus to India, they already look like a side to beat in this tournament. Their opening game spoke volumes about the balance in this squad. The bowling attack is packed with quality, and when the pressure was on, the batting unit showed plenty of character during the chase against the USA. There are, of course, areas to iron out, but as a starting point, the Boys in Blue have made a strong statement. They will be keen to stamp their authority once again, and it will be fascinating to see what this contest has in store.
There is an air of the unknown around this Bangladesh side, with very little information about their current form. They featured in a couple of warm-up games where the batting looked short of confidence against Pakistan but fared reasonably well against Scotland. The bowling unit had only one real chance to put its hand up, and every bowler managed to leave a mark. Both games, however, ended in a no result thanks to the rain. Reading into it, Bangladesh seem to have a bowling attack that can hold its own, while the batting remains a work in progress. All that said, today is the real examination, and this contest should give a clear indication of where they stand in terms of quality.
Greetings, everyone. It is time for the Group B clash between Bangladesh and India in the ICC Men's Under-19 World Cup 2026. Bulawayo plays host once again, and the surface, which had plenty to say in the previous game, has certainly sparked curiosity. Bangladesh's young guns step out for their first outing of the tournament with full promise and nerves in equal measure. Standing across from them is a well-drilled Indian side, making this an immediate test of temperament, skill, and adaptability for the Bangla boys. Expect a keen contest as youth meets expectation on a stage that rarely forgives errors.
... MATCH DAY ...
A fascinating Group B encounter awaits at the ICC Under-19 World Cup as India Under-19 lock horns with Bangladesh Under-19 in Match 7, with both sides keen to strengthen their position early in the tournament. India come into the contest having already been tested in their opening, rain-affected game against USA, where conditions and pressure made it far from straightforward. In a chase that briefly wobbled, Abhigyan Kundu displayed maturity well beyond his years with a calm, unbeaten 42, ably supported by Vihaan Malhotra, as India crossed the line without further drama. That win not only earned them points but also confidence, proving they can adapt when plans do not unfold perfectly. Skipper Ayush Mhatre has impressed with his composure and leadership, setting the tone both on and off the field, while also contributing valuable runs at the top. The batting unit carries added menace with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, the powerhouse of this Indian side, whose fearless approach and clean striking make him one of the most exciting prospects in the tournament. While his attacking instincts can tilt games rapidly in India’s favour, managing situations will be key as the competition intensifies. India’s depth is further reflected in players like Harvansh Singh, Vedant Trivedi and Kanishk Chouhan, giving them flexibility across conditions. With the ball, Henil Patel's outstanding 5 for 16 in the opener underlined India’s wicket-taking threat, supported by disciplined spells from R.S. Ambrish and useful contributions from multiple all-round options. Bangladesh, meanwhile, bring a proud Under-19 legacy into the contest, having lifted their first-ever World Cup title in 2019/20, and will be determined to relive that success. Led by Azizul Hakim Tamim, their squad blends grit and flair, with batters such as Rizan Hossan, Zawad Abrar and Samiun Basir Ratul capable of anchoring or accelerating as required. The bowling attack, featuring Shadin Islam, Sheikh Parvez Jibon, Al Fahad and Saad Islam Razin, thrives on discipline and sustained pressure, often forcing opponents into mistakes rather than relying purely on pace. There is once again a hint of rain in the forecast, which could threaten interruptions, but both teams will be hopeful the weather stays away and allows a full contest to unfold. With India aiming to build momentum after a composed start and Bangladesh drawing inspiration from their championship pedigree, this match shapes up as a crucial early test where execution, temperament and the ability to seize key moments are likely to define a contest that promises both intensity and quality.
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- Venue Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
- Weather Overcast
- Toss Bangladesh Under-19 won the toss and elected to field
- Umpire Lubabalo Gcuma (SA), Russell Warren (ENG) and Ahmed Shah Durrani (AFG)
- Referee Dean Cosker (ENG)
Match Notes
- 4th wicket partnership: 50 off 78 balls between V Sooryavanshi (27) and A Kundu (17)
- India Under-19 101/3 in 21.3 overs
- Drinks: India Under-19 71/3 in 15.0 overs
- Power play 1 (1-10): India Under-19 53/3
- India Under-19 51/2 in 8.6 overs
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