IND-U19 vs BAN-U19 Match 7 Results

4:59 PM IST Azizul Hakim Tamim, the captain of Bangladesh Under-19, says that it is disappointing. Adds that a few dropped chances in the field, and then DLS came into play, but it is all about learning. Mentions that he is very happy with the bowling performance of Al Fahad, who took a fifer. Says that it went wrong when he played that shot, and it was caught. Tells that it was a nice game for him, but he would have liked to be on the winning side. Ends by saying that whenever they play against India, there is intensity and they are a good team, but now he is looking forward to the next game.

4:59 PM IST Ayush Mhatre, the victorious skipper of India Under-19, starts off by praising Kundu and Vaibhav for their good batting, but emphasizes that other batters need to step up and contribute as well. He describes the track as sticky, especially in the back of a length area, but praises Kundu and Vaibhav for batting well on it. Ayush shows off his cap, which is signed by all his teammates, and explains that wearing it gives him motivation and boosts his morale. He mentions that during the rain break, the team had a strong belief in themselves and trusted each other to defend the total. This confidence and team unity seemed to be a key factor in their success.

4:56 PM IST Phew! A game that had it all - rain, thrilling moments, and calmness under pressure, and in the end, it is India Under-19 who make it two wins in a row, while Bangladesh Under-19 begin their campaign with a defeat but plenty of positives to take away. It does not get any easier for them, though, as they face New Zealand U-19 in their next game on Tuesday, 20 January. India, meanwhile, have a week off before returning to action on Saturday, 24 January, against the Kiwis as well. Both matches will start at 7.30 am GMT (1.00 pm IST), and as always, you can join us early for all the build-up. Until then, cheers and goodbye.

4:48 PM IST Vihaan Malhotra is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his game-changing spell of bowling. He starts off describing the match as a nerve-breaker but is relieved that his team emerged victorious in the end. He mentions that the discussion before the crucial phase was simple, with the team believing they could defend the target from Bangladesh's position at 90/2. Vihaan talks about his impressive spell of 4/14, saying that he backed himself and his skills, particularly his ability to mix up his yorkers effectively. He views playing games like this as a great opportunity and acknowledges that such moments are what make the sport special.

4:47 PM IST Presentation Time...

4:47 PM IST Earlier in the game, India Under-19 posted a competitive total, built around a pair of excellent half-centuries from Abhigyan Kundu and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, along with useful contributions from Kanishk Chouhan. Al Fahad was the standout bowler for Bangladesh Under-19 with a superb five-wicket haul, while Iqbal Hossain and Azizul Hakim Tamim shared four wickets between them, and Sheikh Parvez Jibon chipped in with one. However, a few dropped chances in the field may well have cost them the game.