Aryansh sharma

Aayan Afzal Khan: In a riveting Under-19 Asia Cup semifinal clash, Bangladesh emerged victorious against India, as they handed a four-wicket defeat to book their spot in the final.

The showdown featured Ariful Islam's masterful counter-punching fifty and a fiery spell by left-arm pacer Maruf Mridha that left the Indian camp struggling.

The Indian batters faced a challenging two-paced pitch, leading to their dismissal for 188 runs in 42.4 overs. Musheer Khan (50) and Murugan Abhishek (62) showcased resilience, forming an essential partnership that lifted India from a precarious 61 for 6. However, Maruf Mridha's exceptional opening spell set the tone for Bangladesh, reducing India to 13 for 3 within seven overs.