DHAKA, Nov 16, 2019 (BSS)-While the national team surrendered in meek
fashion against India in Indore, Bangladesh Emerging team crushed Indian
Emerging team by six wickets in the Emerging Teams Asia Cup at BKSP here on
Saturday.
This was the host’s second victory in a row in the tournament following
their nine-wicket victory over Hong Kong in the first match, which helped
them move into the semifinal.
Thanks to a brilliant 105 from Armaan Jaffer, India piled up 246 before
being all out in 50 overs. Bangladesh however, reached the target in 42.1
overs, scoring 250-4.
Skipper Nazmul Hossain Shanto led the victory with 94 runs. Shanto struck
14 fours and two sixes in his 88-ball knock. He was well supported by opener
Soumya Sarkar’s 68 ball-73, which was studded by seven fours and three sixes.
For Bangladesh, pacer Sumon Khan, claimed four wickets to bundle out India
cheaply. In the match against Hong Kong, Sumon also took 4-33.
Bangladesh will take on UAE in their last group match on Monday.