India vs Bangladesh Highlights, U19 World Cup 2026: India Register 18-run Thrilling Victory In Bulawayo

India have defeated Bangladesh by 18 runs in this rain-hit, thrilling contest in Bulawayo. Bangladesh were bowled out for 146 runs while chasing the revised target of 165 runs. Vihaan took four wickets, whereas Khilan found a couple of scalps.  

Wicket! That's an incredible presence of mind and athleticism from Vaibhav as he takes an outstanding catch to give India another wicket in this crucial time. Another wicket for Vihaan as Basir departs for 2, and Bangladesh are six down now. 

Bangladesh U19 Live Cricket Score: 131/6 (26)

Wicket! India have got another crucial breakthrough as Vihaan removes Jibon for 7. Bangladesh still are four runs ahead. 

Bangladesh U19 LIVE Score: 125/4 (24)

As rain continues, Bangladesh are ahead as per the DLS method after 19 overs. The umpires might call it off after the 20th over and Bangladesh will win the game as India aim to take wickets. 

It's a 29-over game and Bangladesh's target is 165 (DLS method). 4 bowlers can bowl 6 overs each, one bowler can bowl 5

The rain has already stopped, and the sun is out, but the start of the play has been delayed due to the wet patches on the field. An inspection will take place in a few minutes as the ground staff continue to make efforts to get the ground ready for the action as soon as possible.

All the covers have been removed and the action will resume soon. 

There's another rain interruption here in Bulawayo and the players have already gone off the field. It's getting heavier with every passing minute. Let's hope we get to see the action soon.

Bangladesh LIVE Score: 90/2 (17.2)

Wicket! The partnership has been broken, and that was an outstanding catch from Kundu. Kanishk gets the breakthrough as he sends back Rifat Beg for 37.

Bangladesh U19 Live Cricket Score: 63/2 (12)

Azizul and Rifat Beg have done well in this partnership, making the recovery after an early wicket in this challenging run chase. 2 runs came off that over from Kanishk. 

Bangladesh U19 LIVE Cricket Score: 44/1 (8)

Wicket! India already have an early breakthrough as Deepesh removing Abrar for 5 in the very first over of Bangladesh's run chase as Henil made no mistake with the catch. 

Bangladesh U19 Live Cricket Score: 8/1 (1)

India have scored 238 runs before getting bowled out in 48.4 overs. Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Abhigyan Kundu smashed fifties for the batting side, whereas Al Fahad took a five-for for Bangladesh.

India U19 Live Cricket Score: 238 all-out (48.4 overs)

Wicket! India have gone past the 200-run mark, but they have lost another wicket as Khilan departs for 8 as he edged one to the keeper while looking for a big shot. India are eight down now. 

Wicket! In just the first over after the break, India have lost a crucial wicket as Ambrish departs for 5. Sheikh Paevez Jibon gets his first breakthrough of the match as the wicket-keeper took a brilliant catch, and India are seven down now.

India U19 LIVE Cricket Score: 194/7 (40) 

The play has resumed in Bulawayo after the rain break. Due to the loss of time, India's innings has been reduced to 39 overs. 

Rain has stopped, and the covers have been removed here in Bulawayo. The super soppers are in the middle to make the playing conditions ready for action as soon as possible. 

There isn't any good news from Bulawayo as the covers are well in place at the moment. A few members of the ground staff came out to have a look and have gone back. It's still drizzling in Bulawayo.

The action has stopped, and the players will leave the field as the rain has gotten heavier at the moment. Bangladesh have suffered an injury setback as well. India have reached 192/6 in 39 overs with Abhigyan Kundu (63) and TS Ambrish (6) in the middle. The Men in Blue will be looking for a fiery finish as soon as play resumes.

India U19 LIVE Cricket Score: 192/6 (39)

GONE! Sensational catch! Kanishk Chouhan plays it on the leg-side, but Bangladesh's substitute fielder Mohammad Abdullah dives to his left to grab a stunner. Chouhan's fiery cameo comes to an end. Second wicket for Bangladesh captain Tamim.,

Another boundary for Kanishk Chouhan! Short and wide from Saad Islam Razin, and punished by Kanishk. Heaved away over backward point and into the fence for 4. Second boundary for the all-rounder. Two balls later, he slams it through deep mid-wicket for another 4. 150 up for India!,

SIX! Abhigyan Kundu breaks the shackles! First maximum for the left-hander today. Short delivery from Jibon, and pumped between deep mid-wicket and deep square-leg for 6. Kundu has batted 68 balls now, can he accelerate and notch up a big score?,

GONE! Vaibhav Suryavanshi is gone! That's the wicket Bangladesh would've been desperate for. Suryavanshi looks to get some momentum, goes for the big hit, but mistimes it. He gets caught at wide mid-on. India lose their fourth wicket. Iqbal Hossain Emon gets a wicket in his second ball after coming on.,

Finally! India cross the 100-run mark. Fans are getting to see a different version of Vaibhav Suryavanshi today, who is calm and composed. Unlike his usual style, Suryavanshi is playing a calm knock and slowly taking his side ahead in the game. Along with him, Abhigyan Kundu is also getting singles for India. ,

Abhigyan Kundu also joins the party and hits a boundary on Al Fahad's delivery. Both Kundu and Vaibhav Suryavanshi are forming a good partnership and taking three-down India ahead in the game. In the previous over of Fahad, the duo scored eight runs. However, they also need to be cautious as Bangladesh are desperate for another wicket. ,

Abhigyan Kundu has really struggled to get a move on. 24 balls faced but just 2 runs scored so far. He will be hoping to eventually make this period count by scoring big later, and will be aiming to avoid getting out like Vihaan Malhotra.,

Just 12 overs done, but already the third maiden over bowled by Bangladesh! Azizul Hakim Tamim bowls a maiden after taking a wicket in his first over. Abhigyan Kundu off to a really cautious start -- 1 off 12.

IND 55/3 (12)

What a shot! Short delivery again, and played over the third-man boundary with immense power and skill. All the way for 6 runs. First a boundary, now a maximum. Suryavanshi steadily accelerating. A wide right after, Emon under a bit of pressure.

IND U19 38/2 (7.4)

Al Fahad steams in for his hattrick ball, having taken two wickets in the last two balls of his previous over. Vihaan Malhotra lets this one go, as the ball swings away from the left-hander. No hattrick for Fahad.

IND U19 22/2 (4.1)

Gorgeous drive from Ayush Mhatre! Vaibhav Suryavanshi gets off the mark on the third ball, and then Mhatre immediately slams a lovely cover drive. Stand and deliver. First boundary of the Indian innings.

IND U19 5/0 (1.4)

After a breakout year in 2025 that saw him shatter multiple batting records, Vaibhav Suryavanshi has headed into the 2026 World Cup with almost a guarantee that it’s only a matter of time before an India call-up graces him. Of course, he is still only 14, and turns 15 in the middle of the next IPL, and a lot can happen between now and the next couple of years. But a refreshing take from WV Raman – the former India batter and head coach of the women’s team, suggests that Suryavanshi playing Under-19 is ‘detrimental to his growth’. Is it so? Would it not be a good idea to try the youngster more in domestic cricket? He has already played scintillating knocks in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, Ranji Trophy and the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Hence, Under-19, let alone a World Cup, has divided opinions.