Junior Tigers Eliminated from Semi-Finals Race
In the ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup, Bangladesh’s journey has come to an end. They were eliminated from the semi-finals after a disappointing seven-wicket loss to England. This match took place at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo.
Match Overview
Bangladesh won the toss and chose to bat first. However, they struggled against England’s bowling attack, managing to score only 136 runs in 38.1 overs. Rifat Beg was the standout performer for Bangladesh, contributing 31 runs off 36 balls.
Key Performers
England’s Sebastian Morgan played a crucial role in Bangladesh’s downfall, claiming three wickets for 28 runs. While batting, England chased down the modest target, finishing at 137 runs for the loss of three wickets in just 24.1 overs.
- Top Scorers for Bangladesh:
- Rifat Beg: 31 runs
- Md Abdullah: 25 runs
- Shahriar Ahmed: 18 runs
- Key Contributors for England:
- Thomas Rew: 59 not out (50 balls)
- Ben Mayes: 34 runs
- Ben Dawkins: 27 runs
Bangladesh began their innings confidently, with a promising 46-run partnership between Rifat and skipper Azizul Hakim. This partnership ended when Azizul was dismissed for just 20 runs in 46 balls, which initiated a massive collapse in the team’s batting order.
Bangladesh’s Tournament Journey
This defeat marks Bangladesh’s exit from the Super Six stage for the third consecutive time in the Under-19 World Cup since their title win in 2020. They now sit at fourth place in the standings with a solitary point to show for their efforts.
In earlier matches, Bangladesh secured their place in the Super Six after a seven-wicket victory over the USA and an 18-run loss to India, which was decided by the D/L method. Interestingly, they also faced a washout against New Zealand during the group stage.
As a result, the Junior Tigers have been eliminated from the semi-finals race in this year’s Under-19 World Cup, leaving fans hoping for a stronger performance in future tournaments.
