Bangladesh U-19 suffered a 103-run defeat against India in the semifinal and have been knocked out from the ACC U19 – Asia Cup at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Thursday.
Chasing 244, the openers Mahfijul Islam (26) and Tahjibul Islam (3) gave Bangladesh a brisk start as they both returned early. Mahfizul struck 5 fours to score 26 off 23 before getting removed by Rajangad Bawa.
Bangladesh kept losing wickets at regular intervals; Prantik Nawrose Nabil could mange to touch double digits as he got dismissed on 12 runs. Rajangad also got the wicket of Aich Mollah for a duck.
Bangladesh continued to lose wickets in quick succession, and eventually could only muster 140 in 38.2 overs, falling short by 103 runs.
