U19 World Cup 2024 (Game 28) – Super Six Stage – NEP vs BAN
Bangladesh Under-19 showcased their dominance, comprehensively beating Nepal by 5 wickets. They surpassed their opponents in all aspects of the game to secure a crucial victory and stay alive in the competition. From the outset, Nepal struggled to make an impact, falling short both with the bat and in the field.
Nepal’s batting woes were evident as they failed to post a competitive total, and their bowlers struggled with accuracy in lines and lengths. Despite Subash Bhandari’s standout performance, taking four wickets, Nepal’s fielding lacked the required sharpness at crucial moments. The disappointment was magnified by the missed catching opportunities, with Bangladesh Under-19 capitalizing on the lapses.
On the flip side, Bangladesh’s victory was set up by a commanding bowling display. They restricted Nepal to a low score, and then their batters, led by Jishan Alam’s impressive fifty, chased down the target with great intent. Ariful Islam’s brisk fifty further underscored Bangladesh’s dominance, with most of their batters contributing to a comprehensive win.
In the end, Bangladesh secured a five-wicket victory, taking two crucial points and displaying a more complete performance in comparison to Nepal. While Subash Bhandari’s five-for posed a challenge, Bangladesh’s batting lineup, coupled with their disciplined bowling and superior fielding efforts, outplayed Nepal in every aspect. The win keeps Bangladesh’s hopes alive in the competition, signaling a resilient and determined effort from the young squad.
Chief Scores :-
Nepal U19 – 169 for 10 in 49.5 overs (Bishal Bikram KC 48, Dev Khanal 35, Subash Bhandari 18*, Rohanat Doullah Borson 4 for 19, Parvez Rahman Jibon 3 for 34, Jisham Alam 1 for 16)
Bangladesh U19 – 170 for 5 in 25.2 overs (Ariful Islam 59*, Jishan Alam 55, Ashiqur Rahman Shibli 16, Subash Bhandari 5 for 44, Arjun Kumal 0 for 2, Dev Khanal 0 for 11)
