Sat Dec 07 13:09:54 UTC 2024: ## Bangladesh and India to Clash in ACC U19 Asia Cup Final

**Dubai, UAE –** Defending champions Bangladesh will face cricketing giants India in the final of the ACC U19 Asia Cup 2024 on Sunday, December 8th, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The match, starting at 10:30 AM IST, will be a highly anticipated showdown between two of Asia’s top youth teams.

Bangladesh secured their place in the final after a convincing seven-wicket victory over Pakistan in the semi-final. Iqbal Hossain Emon’s four-wicket haul restricted Pakistan to a meager 116, before captain Md Azizul Hakim Tamin’s unbeaten 61 guided Bangladesh to victory. Their journey included a group stage loss to Sri Lanka, but overall a strong performance.

India, meanwhile, cruised into the final with a seven-wicket win over Sri Lanka. A disciplined bowling performance, spearheaded by Chetan Sharma’s three wickets, bundled out Sri Lanka for 173. Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s explosive 67 then propelled India to victory in just 21.4 overs. India’s path to the final included an early tournament loss to Pakistan, but they recovered strongly to reach the semi-finals.

India boasts an impressive history in the tournament, holding eight titles and an undefeated record in finals. This year’s final will mark Bangladesh’s second consecutive appearance in the final, having won their maiden title in 2023. Their previous final appearance in 2019 resulted in a narrow loss to India.

The final will be broadcast live on Sony Sports Ten 3 SD, Sony Sports Ten 3 HD, Sony Sports Ten 5 SD, and Sony Sports Ten 5 HD in India, and live streamed on SonyLIV.

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