Bangladesh U-19 team had already secured the final of the ongoing tri-nation series in Zimbabwe. Azizul Hakim Tamim’s team took the field against Zimbabwe in a regulation match at the Harare Sports Club today. Bangladesh entered the final with the highest points after crushing the hosts.
Bangladesh’s youth team defeated Zimbabwe U-19 team by a big margin of 160 runs in the last match of the first phase of the round robin system. Opener Rifat Baig’s fifty and some effective innings helped Bangladesh score 284 runs for 6 wickets in 50 overs. In reply, Zimbabwe was bowled out for 124 runs in 35 overs.
Zimbabwe won the toss today and sent Bangladesh to bat first. Bangladesh scored 284 runs thanks to Rifat’s 77 off 78 balls, Farid Hasan’s 38, Mohammad Abdullah’s 37, Azizul Hakim’s 34, Debashish Debar’s 34 and Rizan’s 30 runs. Shelton Mazvitore took 3 wickets for Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe were never on the verge of winning in the run chase. Benny Juze top-scored for the team with 47 runs. Michael Blignott scored 30 runs. Marshall Mashava scored 16 runs. No one else could reach double figures. Bangladesh’s pace bowling all-rounder Rizan Hasan and spin all-rounder Azizul Hakim took 3 wickets each.
Bangladesh has reached the finals from the top of the table with 10 points from six group matches with five wins and one loss. South Africa is second in the table with 8 points from the same number of matches. Zimbabwe lost all its matches and remained without points. The day after tomorrow, the Bangladesh youth team will face South Africa in the title fight.
When did the Bangladesh U-19 vs Zimbabwe U-19 match take place?
The match was played today at the Harare Sports Club in Zimbabwe.
How did Bangladesh U-19 perform in the match?
Bangladesh U-19 scored 284/6 in 50 overs and bowled out Zimbabwe for 124, winning by 160 runs.
Who was the top scorer for Bangladesh U-19?
Opener Rifat Baig scored 77 runs off 78 balls, leading the batting effort.
Who took the most wickets for Bangladesh U-19?
Rizan Hasan and Azizul Hakim each took 3 wickets.
Who will Bangladesh U-19 face in the Tri-Nation final?
They will face South Africa U-19 in the title match.
