Sun Dec 08 12:11:00 UTC 2024: ## Bangladesh Defeats India to Retain U19 Asia Cup Title
**MYANMAR (NDTV) –** Bangladesh successfully defended their Under-19 Asia Cup title, defeating India by 59 runs in a thrilling final match. India, chasing a 199-run target, were bowled out for 139 in 35.2 overs. Iqbal Hossain Emon and Md Azizul Hakim Tamim led the Bangladesh bowling attack, each claiming three wickets.
Earlier, a strong Indian bowling performance restricted Bangladesh to 198 after they elected to bat first. Yudhajit Guha, Chetan Sharma, and Kiran Chormale each took two wickets for India. Md Rizan Hossan (47) and Mohammad Shihab James (40) were the top scorers for Bangladesh. The victory marks a significant achievement for the Bangladesh U19 team, solidifying their dominance in the tournament.
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