Sat Dec 07 09:52:15 UTC 2024: ## India and Bangladesh to Clash in Under-19 Asia Cup Final
**Colombo, Sri Lanka:** The Under-19 Asia Cup final will be a clash between India and Bangladesh after both teams secured convincing semi-final victories. A major upset saw Bangladesh defeat Pakistan by 7 wickets, shattering hopes of an India-Pakistan final. Meanwhile, India cruised to victory over Sri Lanka, thanks to a stellar performance by 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi.
Pakistan’s innings faltered early, failing to reach a competitive total of 116 runs after losing their openers without scoring. Bangladesh chased down the target in just 22.1 overs, showcasing their dominance.
The India-Sri Lanka semi-final was a much closer contest. Sri Lanka, batting first, posted 173 runs, a total that India comfortably surpassed. Suryavanshi, who plays for the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL, was instrumental in India’s win, smashing 67 runs off just 36 balls – his second consecutive fifty in the tournament. His impressive innings included a stunning 54 runs, completely overpowering the Sri Lankan bowlers.
The final match between India and Bangladesh will be played on December 8th.
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