U-19 World Cup: Vihaan Malhotra's four-wicket haul helps India defeat Bangladesh by 18 runs
Updated On: 18 January, 2026 08:28 AM IST | Bulawayo | Agencies
Skipper Azizul Hakim top-scored for Bangladesh with 51. It was India’s second consecutive victory in the tournament

India’s Vihaan Malhotra (centre) celebrates a Bangladesh wicket on Saturday. PIC/GETTY IMAGES
Riding on off-spinner Vihaan Malhotra’s 4-14, India beat Bangladesh by 18 runs (DLS method) in the U-19 World Cup match here on Saturday. Set a revised target of 165 in 29 overs after play was halted due to rain, Bangladesh were bowled out for just 146 in 28.3 overs. Skipper Azizul Hakim top-scored for Bangladesh with 51. It was India’s second consecutive victory in the tournament.
Kundu, Sooryavanshi shine
Earlier, Abhigyan Kundu and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi struck fighting half-centuries, but pacer Al Fahad’s splendid five-wicket haul helped Bangladesh bowl out India for 238.
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