India's Youngsters Triumph in U19 World Cup Thriller, Defeat Bangladesh by 18 Runs

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News18•17-01-2026, 22:06
India's Youngsters Triumph in U19 World Cup Thriller, Defeat Bangladesh by 18 Runs
- •India's U19 team secured a thrilling 18-run victory over Bangladesh in their second World Cup match, decided by the DLS method.
- •Fast bowler Henil Patel defended 19 runs in the final over, dismissing Iqbal Hossain to seal India's second consecutive win.
- •Bangladesh was set a revised target of 165 runs in 29 overs due to rain interruptions, but was bowled out for 146.
- •Abhigyan Kundu (80) and Vaibhav Suryavanshi (72) scored half-centuries, helping India post 238 runs in 48.4 overs.
- •Al Fahad was the star bowler for Bangladesh, taking five wickets for 38 runs, while India's Vihan Malhotra claimed four wickets.
Why It Matters: India's U19 team showcased resilience and strong bowling to defeat Bangladesh in a rain-affected World Cup match.
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