Bangladesh Clinch Maiden Under-19 Asia Cup Title With Dominant Victory Over UAE

Dhruv Parashar of UAE fought a lone battle, scoring 25*, while opener Akshat Rai managed only 11 runs. The rest of the UAE batsmen failed to reach double digits as Nepal bowled them out for 87.

Bangladesh clinched their maiden U-19 Asia Cup. ( Image Source :X/@ACCMedia1 )

Dubai: In a stellar performance, wicketkeeper-batter Ashiqur Rahman Shibli showcased his brilliance with a second century in five matches, propelling Bangladesh to a commanding 195-run victory over UAE in the Under-19 Asia Cup final on Sunday (December 17).

Opting to bat after winning the toss, Bangladesh's Ashiqur unleashed a stunning innings, smashing 129 runs off 149 balls, including 12 fours and one six. The team posted a formidable 282/8 in their 50 overs.

In response, UAE crumbled under the pressure, getting bundled out for a mere 87 runs in 24.5 overs. The seam trio of Maruf Mridha (3 wickets for 29 runs), Iqbal Hossain Emon (2 wickets for 15 runs), and Rohanat Doullah Borson (3 wickets for 26 runs) wreaked havoc on the UAE batting lineup. Offspinner Sheikh Paevez Jibon (2 wickets for 7 runs) sealed the deal with a tidy spell.

A resounding victory! Banglades-U19 claims the championship in style, defeating UAE-U19 by 195 runs in the final and solidifying their triumph as the undisputed champions of the league. Congratulations to the team for their outstanding achievement.#ACCMensU19AsiaCup #ACC pic.twitter.com/AZydQPb313

— AsianCricketCouncil (@ACCMedia1) December 17, 2023

Also On ABP LIVE | IND vs SA 1st ODI HIGHLIGHTS: Arshdeep, Avesh's Spells Set Up India's Dominant Win

Dhruv Parashar of UAE fought a lone battle, scoring 25 not out, while opener Akshat Rai managed only 11 runs. The rest of the UAE batsmen failed to reach double digits.

Ashiqur Rahman Shibli, with a total of 378 runs from five innings at an impressive average of 126.00, was declared both the player of the match and the series.

Also On ABP LIVE | #RIPMumbaiIndians Trends On X After MI Remove Rohit Sharma As Captain

Bangladesh dominated the Under-19 Asia Cup, securing five wins in as many games. The team's significant contributions also came from Chowdhury Mohammad Rizwan (60 runs off 71 balls), Ariful Islam (50 runs off 40 balls), and skipper Mahfuzur Rahman Rabby's quickfire 21 runs off 11 balls.

Brief Scores:

• Bangladesh: 282/8 in 50 overs (Ashiqur Rahman Shibli 129, Chowdhury Md Rizwan 60, Ariful Islam 50; Ayman Ahamed 4/52, Omid Rehman 2/41)
• UAE: 87 in 24.5 overs (Dhruv Parashar 25 not out; Maruf Mridha 3/29, Rohanat Doullah Borson 3/26, Sheikh Paevez Jibon 2/7)

Result: Bangladesh wins by 195 runs.

(With Inputs From PTI)