India vs Bangladesh U19 World Cup 2026 Live Score Updates
India and Bangladesh lock horns today in the Under 19 World Cup 2026 at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. The Indian team wants to secure its second consecutive victory in the tournament. Bangladesh, on the other hand, starts its campaign with this match.
Key Players and Team Dynamics
India boasts the highly-rated batsman Vaibhav Suryavanshi. Many seamers from other nations consider him the prized wicket of this World Cup. However, Suryavanshi managed only a single-digit score against the USA in India's first match. The team does not rely solely on him, though. Other players stepped up in that game, showing India's depth.
Bangladesh recalls its triumph in the 2024 U19 Asia Cup final. In that match, seamer Maruf Mridha dismissed Suryavanshi for just nine runs. Mridha is not part of the current squad, but Bangladesh still fields a strong pace attack. The team's captain, Azizul Hakim, understands the significance of facing India. He emphasized playing with both head and body language.
Political Context and Match Expectations
Political tensions between the two nations add an extra layer of intrigue to this fixture. The 2024 Asia Cup final was notably ill-tempered, with over-the-top celebrations from Bangladesh. This history could make today's encounter particularly feisty and engrossing for fans.
Both teams have announced their playing squads for this crucial match.
India Squad
- Ayush Mhatre (Captain)
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi
- Vedant Trivedi
- Vihaan Malhotra
- Abhigyan Kundu (Wicketkeeper)
- Kanishk Chouhan
- Harvansh Pangalia
- RS Ambrish
- Henil Patel
- Deepesh Devendran
- Khilan Patel
- Kishan Kumar Singh
- Aaron George
- Udhav Mohan
- Mohamed Enaan
Bangladesh Squad
- Zawad Abrar
- MD Rifat Beg
- Md Azizul Hakim Tamim (Captain)
- Kalam Siddiki Aleen
- Md Rizan Hossan
- Md Farid Hasan Faysal (Wicketkeeper)
- Iqbal Hossain Emon
- Sheikh Paevez Jibon
- Md Samiun Basir Ratul
- Al Fahad
- Saad Islam Razin
- Shadhin Islam
- Md Abdullah
- Shahria Al-Amin
- Shahriar Ahmed
Live updates will follow below as the match progresses. Stay tuned for real-time scorecard updates and in-depth coverage of this exciting Under 19 World Cup clash.
