Bangladesh lost to India in a dramatic collapse

Sports Desk
Bangladesh suffered a dramatic batting disaster against India in their opening match of the ICC Under-19 World Cup in Bulawayo on Saturday, losing by 18 runs on the Duckworth-Lewis (DLS) method after losing 8 wickets for just 40 runs.

Bangladesh were set a revised target of 165 runs in 29 overs after rain disrupted play. Before the batting disaster, Bangladesh were 90 for 2 in 17.2 overs. At one stage, needing 75 runs from 70 balls, they were eventually bowled out for 146 in 28.3 overs.

Captain Azizul Hakim Tamim top-scored with 51 runs and added 68 runs in a second-wicket stand with Rifat Baig. Rifat scored 37 runs. Their partnership gave Bangladesh a solid foundation. However, after the rain break, the innings collapsed like a house of cards. Off-spinner Vihan Malhotra took 4 wickets for 14 runs and demolished Bangladesh’s middle and lower order. There was not much resistance from the subsequent batters.

Earlier, India scored 238 runs in 48.4 overs, riding on the 80 runs of Abhijyan Kundu and 72 runs of Vaibhav Suryavanshi. Pacer Al Fahad performed brilliantly with the ball for Bangladesh, taking 5 wickets.

Bangladesh will play their next match in Group ‘B’ against New Zealand on January 20.