Sun Dec 08 08:19:44 UTC 2024: ## India U19 Faces Bangladesh in Thrilling Asia Cup Final
**Dubai, UAE** – India U19 and Bangladesh U-19 clashed in a nail-biting final of the U-19 Asia Cup at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. India, eight-time champions, aimed for a record ninth title against the defending champions, Bangladesh, who had previously eliminated India in the 2023 semi-final.
Bangladesh, after winning the toss, elected to bat first. Their innings was a rollercoaster. Early on, Zawad Abrar provided a promising start with a six, but wickets tumbled regularly thereafter. A crucial partnership between Mohammad Shihab James and Rizan Hossan offered some stability, but India’s bowlers, particularly Hardik Raj and Karthikeya, made significant breakthroughs, exposing Bangladesh’s middle order. Ayush Mathur’s late wicket further hampered the Bangladesh run chase. Despite late resistance, Bangladesh’s innings ended in a relatively low score.
India’s batting prowess, spearheaded by the prolific Ayush Mhatre (175 runs in the tournament) and the exceptionally young Vaibhav Suryavanshi (167 runs), was expected to be key, but the final score was not reported in the provided text. The match was broadcast live in the subcontinent on Sony Sports Ten channels. The provided text included squad lists for both teams. The 13-year-old Suryavanshi, who recently became the youngest to score an international century, added to the anticipation surrounding the match.
The final result of the match was not included in the provided text.
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