U19 Asia Cup 2024 Final: India U19 vs Bangladesh U19 Preview

The stage is set for the final showdown of the ACC U19 Men's Asia Cup 2024, as defending champions India take on Bangladesh at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on December 8. The match promises to be an exciting encounter between two of the most dominant teams in the tournament.

Form Guide

India, after losing their first match against Pakistan, has been on a roll, beating all their opponents by large margins. They won their semifinal match against Sri Lanka by seven wickets with 28 overs to spare. Bangladesh, on the other hand, has been equally impressive, losing only one match to Sri Lanka in the group stage and defeating Pakistan by seven wickets in the second semifinal.

Key Players

For India, the opening pair of Ayush Mhatre and 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi have done the bulk of the scoring, with 175 and 167 runs, respectively, from the four matches they have played. Bangladesh's bowling attack has proven lethal, with Md. Al Fahad currently leading the wicket-takers' tally with 10 scalps, followed by Md. Iqbal Hasan Emon, who has the same number of wickets.

Head-to-Head

India and Bangladesh have a fierce rivalry in the U19 Asia Cup, with India being the most dominant team in the tournament, having won the title eight times from 10 final appearances. Bangladesh, however, has been gaining momentum in recent years, winning their first-ever title in 2023 with a dominant 195-run victory over the UAE.

Squads

India U19 squad: Ayush Mhatre, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Andre Siddarth Cc, Mohamed Amaan, KP Karthikeya, Nikhil Kumar, Harvansh Singhw, Hardik Raj, Samarth Nagaraj, Chetan Sharma, Yudhajit Guha, Kiran Chormale, Anurag Kawade, Mohamed Enaan, Pranav Pant

Bangladesh U19 squad: Mohammad Shihab James, Md Rizan Hossan, Zawad Abrar, MD Rifat Beg, Md Farid Hasan Faysal, Ashrafuzzaman Borenno, Md Azizul Hakim Tamim c, Md Samiun Basir Ratul, Debasish Sarkar Deba, Kalam Siddiki Aleen, Md Rafi Uzzaman Rafi, Maruf Mridha, Al Fahad, Iqbal Hossain Emon, Saad Islam Razin

Prediction

The final match promises to be an exciting encounter between India's exciting batting order and Bangladesh's robust bowling lineup. While India has been the most dominant team in the tournament, Bangladesh has been gaining momentum in recent years. It's a tough call, but India's experience and depth in their squad might give them an edge over Bangladesh.

Match Details

• Date: December 8
• Time: 05:00 GMT
• Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium
• Live Streaming: Sony LIV
• TV Channels: Sony Sports Ten 5 SD & HD, Sony Sports Ten 3 SD & HD Hindi