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  07 Dec 2021, 17:59

Bangladesh U-19 lifts tri-nation trophy in India

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    DHAKA, Dec 7, 2021 (BSS)- Bangladesh Under-19 team lifted the title of
tri-nation series, hosted by India, after crushing Indian U-19 'B' team by a
mammoth 181 runs today.

   The Bangladesh youngsters remained unbeaten throughout the tournament,
which also involved Indian U-19 'A' team.

   Bangladesh failed to play full 50 overs but put up 234 in 41.4 overs after
being sent to bat first.

   The visitors were put in troublesome situation after being reduced to 115-
7. But Aich Mollah and Ashiqur Rahman brought the side back in contest with
94-run partnership.

   Aich missed out on a ton by just seven runs. He struck 10 fours and two
sixes for his 93 off 91. Ashiqur contributed with 50 off 58.

   Indian U-19 'B' team, however, was skittled out for just 53 runs after
failing to deal with Naimu Rohman Noyon who scalped 4-16. Ashiqur and Mehrab
Hasan gave him ably support taking two wickets apiece.

   The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) hosted India U-19 A,
India U-19 B and Bangladesh U-19 teams in the triangular series to help the
young players get some much needed practice ahead of the U-19 World Cup 2022
in the West Indies.

   Bangladesh are the defending champions of ICC Under-19 World Cup.