Bangladesh defeat Pakistan with the help from Iqbal Hossain Emon’s four-wicket haul, followed by skipper Azizul Hakim’s unbeaten half-century.
On 8 December, Bangladesh will face India, who defeated Sri Lanka in the second semi-final, in the U19 Asia Cup final, scheduled at the same venue.
Pakistan U19 remained undefeated in the group stage but were bundled for a 116 while batting first. The meagre target was met by Bangladesh easily in 22.1 overs after losing three wickets.
Bangladesh captain Azizul Hakim delivered a match-winning unbeaten innings of 61 runs off 42 deliveries, adorned with seven boundaries and three sixes. Mohammad Shihab James made a notable contribution with 26 runs off 36 balls. Pakistan s bowling attack was led by Ali Raza, Abdul Subhan, and Naveed Ahmed Khan, who each claimed a wicket.
Earlier, Bangladesh U19 opted to bowl first, and Maruf Mridha vindicated the decision by dismissing Pakistan s openers in quick succession. Pakistan struggled at 7-2 before Muhammad Riazullah and captain Saad Baig stitched a 42-run partnership. However, Iqbal Hossain Emon broke the stand by removing Baig, and later, Riazullah fell to Emon for 28 runs off 62 deliveries.
Farhan Yousaf top-scored for Pakistan with 32 runs off 32 deliveries, featuring one boundary and three sixes. Pakistan ultimately folded for 116 runs in 37 overs.
Emon spearheaded Bangladesh s attack with 4-24, while Mridha took two crucial wickets. Al Fahad and Debasish Deba chipped in with a wicket each.
Pakistan U19: Faham-ul-Haq, Saad Baig(w/c), Haroon Arshad, Farhan Yousaf, Mohammad Tayyab Arif, Shahzaib Khan, Mohammad Riazullah, Ahmed Hussain, Umar Zaib, Mohammad Ahmed, Mohammed Huzaifa, Naveed Ahmed Khan, Ali Raza, Usman Khan, Abdul Subhan
Bangladesh U19: Zawad Abrar, Kalam Siddiki Aleen, Md Azizul Hakim Tamin(c), Mohammad Shihab James, Debasish Sarkar Deba, Md Rizan Hossan, Md Farid Hasan Faysal(w), Md Samiun Basir Ratul, Md Rafi Uzzaman Rafi, Al Fahad, Iqbal Hossain Emon, Maruf Mridha, Ashrafuzzaman Borenno, MD Rifat Beg, Saad Islam Razin
