India Defeat Bangladesh by 5 Runs to Clinch Under 19 Asia Cup 2019 Trophy, Atharva Ankolekar Takes Twitter by Storm After Bagging Fifer

The U-19 Asia Cup final between India and Bangladesh witnessed a dramatic victory for India. Atharva Ankolekar delivered an impeccable 33rd over, dismissing the last two Bangladesh's batsmen. India won the match by just 5 runs and Twitter was filled with appreciations for the young India team. India lifted U19 Asia Cup 2019 at R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. Indian cricket fans hailed the spectacular performance of the Indian team. Under-19 Asia Cup 2019 Final: India and Bangladesh Set Up Title Clash After Their Semi-Final Matches Washed Out. 

Bangladesh were 99-8 after the end of 32 overs and needed just 8 runs to win. Ankolekar showed spectacular bowling and dismissed both Shahin Alam and Rakibul Hasan at 0 and 11 respectively. India won the match by 5 runs and Ankolekar became the star of the match. Twitter was filled with applauds for the India team. Have a look at some of the tweets. Live Cricket Streaming of India vs Bangladesh ACC Under-19 Asia Cup 2019 on Hotstar: Check Live Cricket Score Online, Watch Free Live Telecast of IND U19 vs BAN U19 ODI Match on Star Sports.

India Rocks!

Well Done India!

India are Champions!

Well Played India!

Batting first, India scored 106 runs. India lost three quick wickets and were reeling at 8-3 at one moment. Later, India captain Dhruv Jurel scored 33 to build the Indian innings. Karan Lal also contributed with the bat with 37-run-knock. Bangladesh’s bowlers Mrittunjoy Chowdhury and Shamim Hossain took 3 wickets each.

Bangladesh suffered even worse batting collapse while chasing and lost their top four batsmen for just 16 runs. However, Akbar Ali (23) and Mrittunjoy Chowdhury (21) held their wicket and took Bangladesh near to the victory. At one moment, it looked like Bangladesh will win the match but Atharva Ankolekar shattered all the hopes of Bangladesh cricket team.

Akash Singh took 3 wickets.

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