In a dominant display at the Under-19 World Cup 2026 in Harare, Bangladesh crushed USA by seven wickets on January 23, clinching a Super Six berth. The Takashinga Sports Club clash highlighted Bangladesh’s batting prowess, joining India and New Zealand in the next phase.
Opting to bowl first after winning the toss? No, USA batted after losing it and crumbled to 199. Early blows left them 6 for 2, but Srivastava (39 off 65) and Garg (35 off 60, 2×6, 2×4) added 51 for the third. By 89 for 5, the innings teetered.
Adnit Jhanb’s unbeaten 68 (69 balls, 1×6, 3×4) rescued the total, stitching vital stands including 43 for the eighth with Kappu. Bangladesh bowlers shone: Emon’s 3-for, and two each from Fihad, Ahmed, and Rizan Hussain dismantled USA.
Bangladesh’s chase was clinical. Openers Abbar (47 off 42, 3×6, 5×4) and Beg (30 off 55, 3×4) piled 78 in 14.2 overs. Post their falls, Tamim (64 off 82, 2×6, 2×4) and Siddiqui (30*) forged an unbeaten 88-run stand for the third, sealing a 41.3-over triumph.
USA snared three wickets via Appidi, Srivastava, and Garg, but couldn’t stem the flow. Bangladesh’s balanced attack and fearless batting signal their Super Six ambitions, keeping fans on the edge for more.