Bangladesh U19 warm up for World Cup with big win

DHAKA - Bangladesh Under-19 team had a great preparation ahead of the ICC Under-19 World Cup as they crushed Zimbabwe by

167 runs in their warm-up game today, according to result provided by
International Cricket Council (ICC).

   After winning the toss and electing to bat, Bangladesh posted a decent
total of 277, particularly after a tricky start when opener Iftakher Hossain
edged to slip in the third over departing for just 1. But Aich Mollah got his
side back on track, making 82 from 82 deliveries with three sixes along the
way.

   Wicketkeeper Md Fahim also chipped in with a timely 33, before captain
Rakibul Hasan went after the Zimbabwe attack, hitting 36 before being run-
out. Tailender Ripon Mondol then managed a quickfire 39 from 26 balls to take
the 2020 champions up to their final total.

   Zimbabwe's reply didn't start on solid ground when opener Panashe
Taruvinga went for a duck. The next man in Steven Saul, launched a counter-
attack, scoring 39 from 45 deliveries, but once he outside edged to Fahim his
team were facing an uphill task. They were eventually bowled out for 110 runs.

Reigning champions Bangladesh however will take on England on January 16
at Basseterre in West Indies to kick-start their campaign. Drawn in Group A,
Bangladesh also would play against Canada and UAE in group phase. BSS