IND U19 vs BAN U19, Asia Cup 2024 Final: All you need to know about India U19 vs Bangladesh U19 clash
After days of intense matches and fierce competition, the stage is set for the final showdown between India and Bangladesh in the ACC U19 Asia Cup 2024 in Dubai. While the senior teams have long been engaged in a heated rivalry, this spirited competition has also extended to younger players, adding excitement to every encounter.?
?The highly anticipated final will be held on December 8, 2024 (Sunday) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), starting at 10:30 AM IST. Fans can catch the action on Sony Sports Ten 5 SD & HD, Sony Sports Ten 3 SD & HD (Hindi), or stream it live on the Sony LIV app and website.
IND U19 vs BAN U19:?
In the previous U19 Asia Cup, defending champions India were defeated by Bangladesh in the semi-finals by four wickets, with Bangladesh going on to win the title. This time the Boys in Blue will be determined to avenge that loss.?
India has been the most dominant team in the ACC U19 Asia Cup, having won the title eight times from 10 final appearances. Their journey began with a win in the inaugural edition in 1989, defeating Sri Lanka by 79 runs. They retained their dominance in 2003, once again overcoming Sri Lanka. Among their other notable triumphs was the tied final against Pakistan in 2012 and wins in 2013-14, 2016, and 2018, where they consistently outplayed Sri Lanka. India's latest title came in 2021, where they defeated the Lankans by 9 wickets under the DLS method.
Bangladesh reached their peak in the 2023 tournament, claiming their first-ever title with a dominant 195-run victory over the UAE. Their previous best performance came in 2019, when they narrowly lost to India by just 5 runs in a thrilling, low-scoring final. With their maiden title, Bangladesh has firmly established themselves as strong contenders in the competition.?
Squads:?
India U19 squad: Ayush Mhatre, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Andre Siddarth C(c), Mohamed Amaan, KP Karthikeya, Nikhil Kumar, Harvansh Singh(w), Hardik Raj, Samarth Nagaraj, Chetan Sharma, Yudhajit Guha, Kiran Chormale, Anurag Kawade, Mohamed Enaan, Pranav Pant?
Bangladesh U19 squad: Mohammad Shihab James, Md Rizan Hossan, Zawad Abrar, MD Rifat Beg, Md Farid Hasan Faysal, Ashrafuzzaman Borenno, Md Azizul Hakim Tamim (c), Md Samiun Basir Ratul, Debasish Sarkar Deba, Kalam Siddiki Aleen, Md Rafi Uzzaman Rafi, Maruf Mridha, Al Fahad, Iqbal Hossain Emon, Saad Islam Razin.?
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