Potchefstroom, Feb 9: Bangladesh colts put up an impressive show as they defeated four-time champions India in an epic final clash to lift their first-ever ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup trophy on Sunday (February 9) here at the Senwes Park.
This is the first occasion when a Bangladeshi side has won an ICC tournament ever. The Bangladesh players defeated India by 3 wickets via DLS method after the second innings was reduced to 46 overs due to rain and target was revised to 170 from original 178.
The Bangla Tigers outplayed India in every department of the game as they remained under control right after winning the toss and inviting the opposition to bat first.
Yashasvi Jaiswal top-scored for India with a gritty knock of 88 but he never received any from the rest of the batsmen who were tested by the resilience of the Bangladeshi pacers and spinners.
Later, Indian bowlers also tried to create a match while defending a below-par score but the total proved to be too little for them to defend as their opponents cruised home despite suffering a mini-collapse in the middle.
The Akbar Ali-led Bangladesh side has not just stunned the favourites India in the all-important final and this victory is going to be a major shot-in-the-arm for a cricket-crazy nation which is very passionate about cricket.
A minor scuffle broke out after the match got over as some over-enthusiastic Bangladesh players became physical with some Indian players. This episode certainly was uncalled for as that is truly against the spirit of the game. Bangladesh players and supporters must savour this hard-fought win.
Here's how the match between India and Bangladesh panned out:
Epic scenes!
Incredible scenes as Bangladesh celebrate their first ever U19 World Cup title!!#U19CWC | #INDvBAN | #FutureStars pic.twitter.com/OI2PXU7Eqw
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A well-deserved victory:
Incredible scenes as Bangladesh celebrate their first ever U19 World Cup title!!#U19CWC | #INDvBAN | #FutureStars pic.twitter.com/OI2PXU7Eqw
— Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) February 9, 2020
Big day for Bangladesh in the sporting world. They have ended India’s dominance at the under-19 level as they lift their first World Cup trophy at any level ever! After putting up a clinical show with the ball to restrict India to 177, the batsman fought back in the second innings after Bishnoi went rampant. Captain Akbar Ali kept his calm as he saw the team home and handed Bangladesh cricket a big boost.
A new chapter in Bangladesh cricket as the colts lay their hands on the World Cup trophy. This is the first World Cup trophy won by Bangladesh at any level.
BANGLADESH HAVE WON THE ICC U19 WORLD CUP FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THEIR HISTORY!!!!!#U19CWC | #INDvBAN | #FutureStars
— Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) February 9, 2020
And Bangladesh have done it. Bangladesh defeat India to win first World Cup trophy
Its not a drizzle anymore! Bangladesh are ahead of the DLS score at this stage
And the covers are coming on. The players are walking off. Bangladesh needed just 15 to win
Bangladesh need just 16 to lift the trophy. Akbar Ali is taking no chances at this stage as he looks to take the Bangladesh team over the line.
150 up for Bangladesh. 28 runs needed to win.
DLS par score at this stage is 142. Bangladesh are 7 ahead
Bangladesh need 30 more to win
Looks like the rain is coming in. If the skies do open up Bangladesh is currently ahead by 2 runs in DRS.
Rakibul Hasan the new man in. Which way will this final swing? Bangladesh need 35 runs while India need 3 wickets to defend their cup.
WICKET!! Jaiswal hands India the much-needed breakthrough. Bangladesh seven down as Akash Singh takes a smart catch at extra-cover to remove Parvez Hossain
Bangladesh edge closer as they need just 37 to win
Bangladesh need 68 from 25 overs with four wickets in hand.
WICKET!! Bangladesh six down. Avishek Das dropped on the previous ball has to walk as Tyagi running in from deep square leg makes no mistake to dismiss Das
Bangladesh languishing at 87/5
WICKET! Sushant Mishra brought into the attack and he immediately picks up a wicket as he dismisses Hossain for just 7 as Jaiswal catches him at deep midwicket
SIX!!!! Akbar Ali slogs it over midwicket for a maximum
Bangladesh need 99 to win from 30.2 overs.
Bishnoi's figures so far:
Ravi Bishnoi's current figures:
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5-1-12-4
Game-changing.#U19CWC | #INDvBAN | #FutureStars pic.twitter.com/M1sWH9DVXn
Bishnoi's turned the game on its head:
The Indian fightback is well and truly on!#U19CWC | #INDvBAN | #FutureStars pic.twitter.com/3PsxHaAyZF
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WICKET NO. 4!!!! Bishnoi is enjoying a stunning game as he picks up his fourth wicket!
India's gamechanger:
RAVI BISHNOI REMEMBER THE NAME!
— Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) February 9, 2020
HE HAS CHANGED THIS GAME COMPLETELY.#U19CWC | #INDvBAN | #FutureStars pic.twitter.com/HIeBt7E4c7
WICKET NO. 3!! Bishnoi turning out to be the game changer for the Indian colts. Towhid goes for a duck
Another blow for the Bangla team.
And the opener Emon has now retired hurt, having been struck earlier.
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Shamim Hossain is now in the middle along with Tawhid Hridoy. #U19CWC | #INDvBAN | #FutureStars
WICKET! Bishnoi strikes again. Hasan goes for just 12. The game is not just one team’s match anymore. There’s a long way to go.
Bangladesh reach 55 for the loss of 1 wicket in 10 overs. They need to 123 runs to win from 40 overs. With wickets in hand the target isn't too tough unless the India bowlers run riot.
Opening stand broken:
India break through!
— Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) February 9, 2020
Tamim holes out after taking Bangladesh past the 50 mark with a six. Is this the opening India needed?
Bangladesh need another 128 to win! #U19CWC | #INDvBAN | #FutureStars