Sun Dec 08 22:02:48 UTC 2024: ## Bangladesh Wins U19 Asia Cup, Defeats India by 59 Runs
**Dubai, UAE** – Bangladesh successfully defended their U19 Asia Cup title, defeating India by 59 runs in a thrilling final match held at the Dubai International Stadium on December 8th. India, winning the toss, elected to field first.
Bangladesh, despite being bowled out for 198 runs in 49.1 overs, put up a strong fight. Mohammad Rizwan Hosan top-scored with 47, while Mohammad Shihab James contributed 40. For India, Yuddhjeet Guha, Chetan Sharma, and Hardik Raj each claimed two wickets.
In response, India’s batting lineup crumbled under pressure from Bangladesh’s disciplined bowling attack. They were all out for 139 runs in 35.2 overs. Captain Mohammad Aman was India’s highest scorer with 26 runs. Iqbal Hussain Emon was the pick of the Bangladeshi bowlers, taking three wickets for 24 runs, while Azizul Hakim claimed the final three wickets for just 8 runs.
The Bangladesh victory marks a significant win, highlighting their dominance in the U19 Asia Cup. The match saw exciting moments, including crucial wickets and impressive batting performances from both sides. However, India’s batting faltered under pressure, ultimately handing Bangladesh the coveted title.
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