For the second time the Bangladesh U19 became the champions of ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2024 after the match played on December 8, 2024 on the Dubai International Cricket Stadium because it was a memorable one. Bangladesh U19’s win coagulates this team’s status as the most potent force in the youth cricket within the South Asian region and their successive title. In this article we will explore acc u-19 asia cup with full match details discussed.
When Bangladesh U19 decided to bat, they put up a good fight to the opponents and scored 198 for 49.1. India U19 could manage only 139 for 7 in their second essay in 35.2 overs, and again both Mohammed Amaan and Hardik Raj fought well. The Bangladeshi bowlers came out highly effective as the match winners and other contributions were pretty much limited to Iqbal Hasan Emon and Azizul Hakim Tamim mostly in this part.
Bangladesh U19’s Innings:
As the first timers having the responsibilities of the batsmen in the ground for Bangladesh U19, death overs were provided to the players and although there were some early jitters, they seemed to get into the ground properly. This top order was able to get some runs but the causative partnerships ensured a total that India knew would not be an easy one for them to chase.
Bangladesh U19 – 198 all out in 49.1 overs
Batter
Runs
Balls
4s
6s
SR
Rizan Hossain
47
74
5
0
63.5
Mohammad Shihab
40
56
4
0
71.4
Mohammad Farid Hassan
4
11
0
0
36.4
Azizul Hakim Tamim (c)
9
17
1
0
52.9
Iqbal Hasan Emon
2
4
0
0
50.0
Al Fahad
14
16
2
0
87.5
Maruf Mridha
10
15
1
0
66.7
Rizan Hossain (wk)
7
8
0
0
87.5
Debasish Sarkar
5
10
0
0
50.0
Shadman Islam
0
0
0
0
0.0
Iqbal Hasan Emon
3
5
0
0
60.0
Rizan Hossain and Mohammad Shihab came in from the pack to score useful contributions with the bat and Bangladesh reached a tally of 198 in 49.1 overs. Indian bowlers could have done much better than they did, but with a few softies given, the Bangladeshi batsman managed to put together a reasonable score.
India U19’s Bowling Performance:
India U19’s bowlers, at least, showed great heart but, the extra pressure that comes with the responsibility of defending a small total seemed to tell eventually. Yudhajit Guha and Hardik Raj were the bowlers for En powder Co.Ltd who took two wickets apiece.
Key Performances in India U19’s Bowling:
Player
Overs
Wickets
Runs Conceded
Economy Rate
Yudhajit Guha
10
2
29
2.90
Hardik Raj
9
2
41
4.56
Karthikeya KP
9
0
44
4.88
Mohammed Amaan
6
0
34
5.60
Nikhil Kumar
6
0
35
5.83
India did well to wrap up Bangladesh for 49.1 overs, but they had a target which on paper was most certainly gettable, on these grounds of course if the chase was spirited.
India U19’s Chase:
India U19 initially found it tough going in their chase of 199. However there was no significant partnership between the top and middle order and also the middle order who resisted occasionally. The wickets tumbled rapidly and for Bangladesh value Iqbal Hasan Emon and Azizul Hakim Tamim performed well with the ball.
Key Performances in India U19’s Innings:
Batter
Runs
Balls
4s
6s
SR
Mohammed Amaan (c)
26
65
3
0
40.0
Hardik Raj
24
21
3
0
114.3
Karthikeya KP
21
43
2
0
48.8
Andre Siddarth
20
35
2
0
57.1
Nikhil Kumar
0
2
0
0
0.0
Harvansh Singh Pangalia
6
7
1
0
85.7
Kiran Chormale
1
9
0
0
11.1
Chetan Sharma
10
12
1
0
83.3
Yudhajit Guha
5
14
0
0
35.7
Yudhajit Guha (not out)
5
14
0
0
35.7
Bangladesh’s Bowling Attack:
U19’s bowlers were very disciplined and carried out the plans with a lots of skills where Iqbal Hasan Emon came into lime light. His 3/24 were very instrumental in lowering the roof off Indian’s chance of winning the match. Azizul Hakim Tamim also bowed well and he manage to take 3 wickets in 8 runs only.
Player
Overs
Wickets
Runs Conceded
Economy Rate
Azizul Hakim Tamim
7.2
3
8
1.09
Iqbal Hasan Emon
7
3
24
3.43
Al Fahad
7
0
34
4.86
Maruf Mridha
7
0
28
4.00
Rizan Hossain
7
0
41
5.86
Key Moments in the Match:
Iqbal Hasan Emon’s Hat-Trick of Wickets: He was the spearhead for the Australians and single handedly for the bowling side in the match where he was able to get 3/24 in the second Innings which took the Indian middle order wickets and slowed down the Indians.
Azizul Hakim Tamim’s Captaincy: Another slow bowler Unadkat went out of attack, their captain taking a risky approach further pressurized Bangladesh as India’s screws tighten.
Dropped Catch of Karthikeya KP: But if Bangladesh did not come up with a good measure in the bonus powerplay of the 11th over it could have turned out worst for India. India could not make full use of the dropped catch by Karthikeya when the Australian score was still on 5.
Pressure on India’s Lower Order: While in the last days at the venue after the prime batsmen of India were in the pavilion, their lower order let them down, and during the last hour of the Bangladesh, their bowlers dominated and ensured that there could be no exciting come back possibilities.
The Award Ceremony:
While Bangladesh U19 carried the trophy, there was a reaction to examine performances of single players. Iqbal Hasan Emon was awarded the Man of the Match for his match-changing spell of 3/24 dismissing the Indian team.
Man of the Tournament: Iqbal Hasan Emon was also awarded the Player of the Tournament for deserving performance throughout the series, bowling and contributing 13 wickets.
Final Standings:
Position
Team
Runs
Overs
Wickets
Extras
1st
Bangladesh U19
198
49.1
10
14
2nd
India U19
139
35.2
10
15
Prize Money:
Bangladesh U19 (Champions): USD 150,000
India U19 (Runners-Up): USD 75,000
Conclusion:
Bangladesh’s triumph in the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2024 is the idea of pulling Thanh through the youth cricket stage. With good teamwork they emerged the winners, thus appropriately clinching the title in a low scoring match. Shillingford should have been paid for delivering India U19, which despite the loss, played with character but was unable to hunt down the target. The match was a real feast of youth cricket and Bangladesh was once again worthy champions of the tournament.
FAQs
Which team won the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2024?
Bangladesh won the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2024.
Who was awarded the Man of the Match in the final?
Finally, the batting department from Ismail Siraj Power House came to deal and the match was won by Ismail Siraj Power House by 9 wickets Iqbal Hasan Emon receives the Man of the Match trophy for bowling extremely well taking 3 wickets and gave away only 24 runs.
How did the fans select the Man of the Tournament?
A star of the competition was Iqbal Hasan Emon, the Man of the Tournament who took 13 wickets in the tournament.
What target set in the final?
Finally, Bangladesh U19 has set up 199 run challenge to India U19 to win after posting 198 in 49.1 overs.
