Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan, the Honorable Advisor to the Ministry of Youth and Sports, congratulated the team for their stunning victory over India in the final. He praised the young players for making the country proud once again.

Former captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza expressed his joy, urging the team to "keep soaring high." Meanwhile, Mushfiqur Rahim, even before the victory was sealed, hailed the boys as the champions of Asia. Their back-to-back triumphs solidify their position as one of the strongest sides in U19 cricket.

In a high-stakes final, India opted to bowl first after winning the toss. Bangladesh faced early trouble as opener Kalam Siddiki was dismissed for just 1 off 16 balls. Skipper Azizul Hakim Tamim and Zawad Abrar also struggled, departing after scoring 16 and 20 runs, respectively.

However, a crucial 62-run stand between Shihab James (40 off 67) and Rizan Hossan (47 off 65) steadied the innings. Despite missing out on half-centuries, their efforts provided a much-needed foundation.

As wickets tumbled, Farid Hasan held one end, playing a vital knock of 39 off 49 balls. His resilience ensured Bangladesh reached 198, falling just short of the 200-mark. India’s Yudhajit Guha, Chetan Sharma, and Hardik Raj claimed two wickets each.

Chasing 199, India never found momentum as Bangladesh’s disciplined bowling attack dismantled their batting lineup. Openers Ayush Mhatre (1) and Vaibhav Suryavanshi (9) were sent back early, setting the tone for the innings.

Despite efforts from Andre Siddarth, KP Karthikeya, and skipper Mohamed Amaan, India kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Al Fahad and Iqbal Hossain Emon were the pick of the bowlers, tightening the grip on the game. In the end, Bangladesh held their nerve to secure the title, marking a momentous victory for Azizul Hakim Tamim’s side.