Young Tigers Clinch Series with a Big Win Over UAE

In the fourth and final YODI, Bangladesh Under-19 cricket team defeated the UAE Under-19 team by a commanding 9 wickets, sealing a 3-0 series win in the four-match YODI series. One match was abandoned due to rain.

On Friday at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, UAE Under-19 were bundled out for just 137 runs after choosing to bat first against a relentless bowling attack from the young Tigers. In response, Bangladesh chased down the target with almost 30 overs to spare, losing only one wicket.

Batting first, the visitors lost opener Nurullah Ayoubi for just 1 run. The other opener, Akshat Rai, managed 15 runs before being run out, and UAE found themselves struggling at 40 for 4.

The UAE batsmen were unable to withstand Bangladesh’s continuous bowling pressure. Udith Suri top-scored with 29, and Yain Kiran contributed 23 runs.

For Bangladesh, Debashish Sarkar was the standout bowler, claiming 4 wickets for just 4 runs.

Chasing a modest target of 138, Bangladesh openers Jawad Abrar and Kalam Siddiqui Aleen forged a strong 69-run partnership. Jawad scored 41 off 46 balls before being dismissed. Kalam, unbeaten on 41, was joined by Shahriar Azmir, who contributed 39* to guide Bangladesh to victory in just 20.4 overs. Jawad Abrar was named Player of the Match.

Debashish Sarkar, who performed brilliantly throughout the series, was awarded Player of the Series.