Baku:Bangladesh Under-19 cricket team secured a place in the semifinals of the Under-19 Asia Cup by defeating Malaysia with a resounding 205-run victory at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground. Ahsan Al Mumin's unbeaten 152 runs and Tafiul Alam Tamim's exceptional seven-wicket haul were pivotal in this commanding performance.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Bangladesh decided to bat first after winning the toss, posting a strong total of 303-8 in their allotted 50 overs. Ahsan Al Mumin led the charge with a remarkable 152 runs off 133 balls, featuring 10 boundaries and six sixes. He was supported by Robiul Hasan Anik, who contributed 45 runs off 48 balls, helping the team recover from an initial setback.
On the Malaysian side, bowlers Nagineswaran Sathnakumaran, Syahir Asyraf, and Aulga Gunawan each took two wickets, but they failed to contain Bangladesh's scoring. Chasing a daunting target, Malaysia's batting line-up crumbled under pressure, managing only 98 runs in 30.5 overs.
Tafiul Alam Tamim spearheaded the bowling attack, taking seven wickets for just 18 runs in 7.5 overs, including two maiden overs. While Nagineswaran Sathnakumaran put up some resistance with 50 runs off 81 balls, his efforts were in vain as the rest of the team failed to contribute significantly. Rubay Islam Rizon supported Tamim's efforts with two wickets, sealing the victory for Bangladesh.
With this win, Bangladesh advanced to the semifinals, although their opponent for the next round is yet to be determined.