DHAKA, Sept 5, 2026 (BSS)—The Bangladesh Under-23 team bounced back strongly in their third match of the Game Development (GD) Trophy, crushing the Bangladesh Under-19 side by nine wickets at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur today.

After losing the opening match of the series against the same team, the U23 side had to squander a point against Under-17 team in a rain-hit game.

However, the U23 side produced a dominant all-round performance when it mattered most as they chased down a target of 190 in just 31.3 overs while losing only one wicket.

Opting to bat first, Bangladesh U19 were bowled out for 189 in 49.5 overs. 

Opener SK Jarif Siam continued his rich vein of form, hitting a team-best 56 off 71, an innings laced with five fours and a six. Ahsan Al Mumin contributed 35 off 45 balls, while Mehrab Hasan Sijan scored 33 off 36.

For the U23 side, Swadhin Islam claimed three wickets, while Mohiuddin Tarek took two.

The U23 team made light work of the chase. Openers Azizul Hakim Tamim and Adil put together a commanding 130-run partnership before Adil was dismissed for 63 off 74 balls.

Azizul Hakim then took charge and played a vital role in winning the game by remaining unbeaten on 74 off 79 balls. His match-winning knock included five fours and two sixes. 

After the dismissal of Adil, Hakim was joined by Kalam Siddiki Aleen, who scored an unbeaten 39 off 40 balls with four fours and a six.

The pair added an unbroken 51-run partnership for the second wicket to take Bangladesh U23 comfortably over the line.