BD youths downed

Bangladesh Under-19s succumbed to second defeat against their Indian counterparts in the ongoing tri-series in Kolkata yesterday.

Batting first, the visitors rode on a brilliant 90-ball 87 from Mehedi Hasan Miraz to post 222. Miraz smacked two sixes and ten fours. However, he didn't get much support from the rest of his teammates.

Initially the visitors had stumbled to 81 for 4 in 30 overs and were headed for a low score. However, that's when Miraz entered the picture and began Bangladesh's revival. He shared a crucial stand with Mohammad Saifuddin who smacked a 26-ball 30 and helped the visitors pass the 200-run mark.

However, that score eventually wasn't enough as India batsmen cruised home with 1.2 overs remaining.

Miraz, after a good batting knock, took two wickets and contributed with the ball as well.

Half-centuries from Rishabh Pant and Sundar Washington, who had earlier scalped two wickets, helped the hosts achieve their target.

Bangladesh will play Afghanistan next and will need to win that game in order to seal a place in the finals.

SCORES IN BRIEF

BANGLADESH UNDER-19s: 222/7 in 50 overs (Mehedi 87; Sundar 2/25)

INDIA UNDER-19s: 223/6 in 48.3 overs (Rishabh 51, Sundar 50; Mehedi 2/50)

Result: India Under-19s won by four wickets.