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DHAKA, Sept 9, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh Under-19 lifted the Game Development Trophy (GD Trophy) after the final against Bangladesh Under-23 was abandoned due to persistent rain at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur today.

According to the tournament bylaws, the U-19 side were declared champions on the basis of their superior position in the points table after rain prevented the match from producing a result.

U-19's opener SK Jarif Siyam made highest 180 runs in four matches at a strike rate of 96 in the tournament and was gifted a bat for his superb performance.

Bangladesh U-23 won the toss and elected to bat first but struggled early in their innings. Mohammad Abdullah steadied the innings with 47 off 54 balls, while Ahrar Amin Pian scored 46 off 61 balls and Debashish Sarkar Deba contributed 43 off 41 balls.

Mahfuzur Rahman Rabbi provided late acceleration with a 26-ball 31 as Bangladesh U-23 were bowled out for 245 in 49.4 overs.

Tafiul Alam Tamim was the standout bowler for the U-19 side, claiming six wickets. Sheikh Atiqur Rahman took three wickets and Al Rafi claimed one.

Bangladesh U-19 began their chase positively but reached 99 for five in 17.2 overs before rain forced another interruption and ultimately brought the final to an end. 

Abdullah Al Muhi scored 20 off 19 balls, while Farhan Sadiq struck a quick 29 off 15 balls and Ahsan Al Mumin made 24 off 27 balls.

For the U-23 side, Mohiuddin Tarek, Sheikh Parvez Jibon, Mahfuzur Rahman Rabbi, Swadhin Islam and Ahrar Amin Pian took one wicket each.