Bangladesh’s final Super Sixes match against Pakistan in the ongoing ICC Under-19 World Cup turns out to be a virtual quarterfinal, with the young Tigers needing more than just a win at Willowmoore Park in Benoni today.
The result means that Bangladesh must win all two of their Super Six matches to qualify for semifinals.
A record-equalling century from Ariful Islam helped Bangladesh thrash the USA by 121 runs in Bloemfontein today as the young Tigers sealed a place in the Super Sixes of the ongoing ICC Under-19 World Cup.
The last time Bangladesh and India faced off in a Youth ODI in South Africa was in the final of the 2020 ICC U19 World Cup
Leg-spinner Wasi Siddquee was Bangladesh’s best performer with the ball with a couple of scalps.
Mahfuzur Rahman Rabby will lead the team in the event, which will take place in South Africa from January 19
Bangladesh Under-19 captain Akbar Ali’s calm demeanour has already been well-documented, especially after his match-winning unbeaten 43-run knock against India in the ICC Under-19 World Cup final.
The government will hold a public reception for the under-19 national cricket team to celebrate their historic victory in the world cup finals, Road, Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader has said.
A long-held dream comes true not just for 11 under-19 players in South Africa, but for millions of cricket lovers in Bangladesh as well as the country wins its first World Cup by winning the final against India by three wickets.
On the cusp of history, first-time finalists Bangladesh will attempt to dethrone defending champions India when the young Tigers face their neighbours in the final of the ICC Under-19 World Cup at the Senwes Park in Potchefstroom today.