Bangladesh U19 Triumphs Over India U19 In ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup Final 2024 With Key Awards And Statistics
Bangladesh U19 clinched their second consecutive title by defeating India U19 by 59 runs in the ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup Final 2024. The match, held in Dubai on December 8, saw Bangladesh emerge victorious against the eight-time champions. Despite India's efforts to restrict Bangladesh to 198 runs, they were bowled out for just 139 runs in 35.2 overs.
Bangladesh's bowlers played a crucial role in their victory, overshadowing India's bowling performance. Iqbal Hasan Emon was a standout performer, taking three wickets for just 24 runs. Azizul Hakim Tamim also impressed with figures of 3/8, helping to dismantle the Indian batting lineup.
The tournament recognised several outstanding players for their performances. Iqbal Hasan Emon from Bangladesh was named both Player of the Tournament and Player of the Match for his exceptional bowling, taking a total of 13 wickets throughout the competition.
- Player of the Tournament: Iqbal Hasan Emon (BAN U19) - 13 wickets
- Player Of The Match: Iqbal Hasan Emon (BAN U19) - 3/24
- Highest run-scorer in final: Rizan Hossain (BAN U19) - 47
- Best bowling spell in final: Azizul Hakim Tamim (BAN U19) - 3/8
- Most runs in the tournament: Shahzaib Khan (PAK U19) - 336 runs
- Most wickets in the tournament: Iqbal Hasan Emon - 13 wickets
- Highest individual score in tournament: Shahzaib Khan - 159
- Best bowling figure in tournament: Abdul Subhan (PAK U19) - 6/57
The Bangladesh innings was anchored by Rizan Hossain, who scored a crucial 47 runs. Mohammad Shihab contributed with a steady knock of 40, while Farid Hassan added valuable runs with his score of 39.
- Bangladesh U19:
- Total: 198 in 49.1 overs
- Batsmen: Rizan Hossain (47), Mohammad Shihab (40), Farid Hassan (39), Zawad Abrar (20)
The Indian bowlers tried to contain Bangladesh's batsmen with Yudhajit Guha picking up two wickets for 29 runs. Hardik Raj and Chetan Sharma also took two wickets each but couldn't prevent Bangladesh from reaching a competitive total.
- India U19 Best Bowling Spells:
- Yudhajit Guha: 2/29
- Hardik Raj: 2/41
- Chetan Sharma: 2/48
- Karthikeya KP: 1/37
The Indian batting lineup struggled against Bangladesh's disciplined bowling attack. Mohammed Amaan top-scored for India with just 26 runs, followed by Hardik Raj and Karthikeya KP who managed scores of only 24 and 21 respectively.
- India U19:
- Total: 139 in 35.2 overs
- Batsmen: Mohammed Amaan (26), Hardik Raj (24), Karthikeya KP (21), Andre Siddarth (20)
The Bangladeshi bowlers were relentless, with Al Fahad supporting Azizul Hakim Tamim and Iqbal Hasan Emon by taking two wickets for just 34 runs.
- Bangladesh U19 Bowling Spells:
- Azizul Hakim Tamim: 3/8
- Iqbal Hasan Emon: 3/24
- Al Fahad: 2/34
Top Performers and Statistics
The tournament saw some remarkable individual performances. Shahzaib Khan from Pakistan emerged as the highest run-scorer with an impressive tally of 336 runs, including the highest individual score of the tournament at 159.
- Top Run-Scorers:
- Shahzaib Khan (PAK U19): 336 runs
- Azizul Hakim (BAN U19): 240 runs
- Muhammad Riazullah (PAK U19): 227 runs
- S Shanmuganathan (SL U19): 210 runs
- Mohamed Amaan (IND U19): 189 runs
Iqbal Hasan Emon led the wicket-takers list with his haul of thirteen wickets, closely followed by his teammate Al Fahad who claimed twelve scalps during the competition.
- Top Wicket-Takers:
- Iqbal Hossain Emon (BAN U19):13 wickets
Al Fahad(BANU19):12wickets
Chetan Sharma(INDU19):9wickets
Abdul Subhan(PAKU19):9wickets
P Maneesha(SLU19):8wickets
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