Under-19 Asia Cup Winners List All Time: Bangladesh’s Triumph and India’s Legacy
Bangladesh cricket made history. They won their second straight U-19 Asia Cup by beating India by 59 runs in Dubai. Bangladesh posted only 198 runs in the final. But, they stunned India by dismissing them for just 139. With this, they became back-to-back champions.
A Glorious Victory for Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s victory in the 2024 edition of the U-19 Asia Cup marked their second title win. Last year, they won for the first time, beating the UAE in the finals by 195 runs.
In the recent final, Bangladesh’s bowlers were key to their win. Iqbal Hossain Emon and captain Azizul Hakim Tamim each took three wickets. Their consistent breakthroughs left India’s batting order in tatters.
Rizan Hossan and Mohammad Shihab James helped Bangladesh score 198 runs. That was enough, thanks to their disciplined bowling.
India’s Under-19 Asia Cup Dominance
India’s U-19 team was favored to win the tournament. They won the U-19 Asia Cup a record seven times in 11 editions. They also shared the 2012 title with Pakistan after the final ended in a tie.
This year’s loss is only the third time India has failed to win the trophy. The previous losses were in 2017 and 2023. Despite their dominant history, India struggled to reach the finals. In 2024, they fell short against a resilient Bangladesh side.
Key Stats from the 2024 Final:
- Bangladesh Batting Total: 198 (49.1 overs)
- India Batting Total: 139 (35.2 overs)
- Top Performers (Bangladesh):
- Rizan Hossan: Vital runs with the bat.
- Iqbal Hossain Emon: 3 wickets.
- Azizul Hakim Tamim: 3 wickets.
