The Bangladesh Under-19 cricket team rebounded from their heavy defeat against Afghanistan to secure a vital 45-run victory over Sri Lanka in the Youth Asia Cup. Held at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman, the result keeps Farid Hassan’s side in contention for a semi-final spot in Group B after restricting the Sri Lankan youth team to 200 all out while chasing a target of 246.
Batting Performance
Asked to bat first, Abdullah Al Muhi provided a solid start with 30 runs off 25 balls. Following his dismissal, Ahsan Al Momin and SK Jarif Siam stabilized the innings with a 68-run third-wicket partnership. Siam scored 59 off 83 balls, while Momin anchored the innings with a composed 82 off 98 balls, featuring four sixes and two fours. Momin was dismissed 17 runs short of a century. Sri Lanka’s Sethmika Seneviratne claimed 4 wickets for 52 runs, supported by Gimhan Mendis with 3 wickets.
Bowling and Result
- Sri Lanka’s chase was anchored by Senuja Wakunagoda, who scored 85 off 95 balls with 10 fours and two sixes.
- The Sri Lankan innings collapsed after Wakunagoda was dismissed in the 37th over.
- Bangladesh’s bowling attack saw Taiful Alam Tamim, Sheikh Atikur Rahman, Rubaid Islam Rizon, and Robiul Hassan Onik claim 2 wickets each.
Bangladesh will face Malaysia in their final group stage match tomorrow, while Sri Lanka is scheduled to play against Afghanistan on the same day.
