Mohamed Amaan's India was widely anticipated to secure victory in the U19 Asia Cup final. Contrary to expectations, however, the match concluded with a significant defeat, as the Indian team fell short against Bangladesh by 59 runs at the Dubai International Stadium. The batting order struggled to meet the modest target of 199 runs, leading to a decisive win for Bangladesh.

The attendance at the stadium was notably skewed in favour of Bangladesh, with a substantial number of fans present to support the reigning champions of the U19 Asia Cup. Throughout the match, the atmosphere was electrified by resounding chants of 'Allahu Akbar,' creating a vibrant ambience reminiscent of a coliseum.

In the final moments of the match, with Bangladesh firmly in control, captain Azizul Hakim Tamim was observed energizing the crowd, encouraging them to continue their chants of 'Allahu Akbar' with fervour.

The fans responded enthusiastically to the captain's call, prompting commentators to engage in discussions about the remarkable scene unfolding in the stadium.

Conversely, former India pacer Atul Wassan stated, "They are all performers. They understand how to engage the spectators. This exemplifies maturity and the process of coming of age."

India go down without a fight in the final

In the U19 Asia Cup final, India won the toss and opted to have Bangladesh bat first. Bangladesh was dismissed in 49.1 overs, managing to score only 198 runs. Md Rizan Hossan emerged as the top scorer for the defending champions, contributing 47 runs off 65 deliveries.

For India, Yudhajit Guha, Chetan Sharma, and Hardik Raj each claimed two wickets. At the midpoint of the match, it appeared that India would comfortably chase down the target.

However, the Indian batting lineup faltered on this crucial occasion, with 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi disappointing by scoring merely 9 runs.

India found themselves in a precarious position at 92/7 by the 27th over. Although there was a glimmer of hope while skipper Mohamed Amaan (26) was at the crease, his dismissal in the 32nd over proved to be a decisive blow.

Ultimately, Bangladesh bowled India out for 139 within 36 overs, securing victory by 59 runs and marking their second consecutive Asia Cup triumph.

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