[WATCH]: Yudhajit Guha cleans up Kalam Siddiki with a jaffa during U19 Asia Cup 2024 Final

India were facing Bangladesh in the final of the U-19 Asia Cup 2024 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on December 08. Batting first Bangladesh set up a competitive total of 198 runs before getting bowled out in 49.1 overs. India’s Yudhajit Guha proved to be a crucial asset in bowling as he picked up two wickets in the game one of which was the important wicket of top-order batter, Kalam Siddiki.

Guha gets Kalam Siddiki early with a spectacular delivery

As Bangladesh began their innings, they hoped to build a solid foundation. However, Guha had other plans. Bowling with precision and intent, Guha delivered a stunning ball that would become the highlight of his performance. In the seventh over, with Bangladesh at 19 runs for one wicket, Guha bowled a beautiful delivery that clipped the top of off-stump, sending Kalam Siddiki back to the pavilion for just 1 run off 16 balls. The ball pitched on middle and leg before straightening slightly to breach Kalam’s defence, exemplifying Guha’s skill and composure under pressure.

This early breakthrough was crucial for India, as it not only dismissed one of Bangladesh’s openers but also instilled confidence in the Indian bowling attack. Guha’s ability to strike early set the tone for what would be a challenging innings for the Bangladeshi batter.

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Yudhajit with an absolute peach! 👌

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A struggle for Bangladesh

Bangladesh’s innings struggled to gain momentum against India’s disciplined bowling attack. The scorecard reflected their difficulties. The fall of wickets added pressure on the batting side but with significant contributions from Mohammad Shihab James and Rizan Hossan, Bangladesh managed to put crucial runs on the scoreboard

Meanwhile, the Indian bowlers maintained tight lines and lengths, making it difficult for any partnerships to flourish. India’s bowling performance was characterized by discipline and aggression. In particular, Guha’s figures of overs, conceding just 29 runs and taking two wickets showcased his effectiveness on the field.

Alongside him, Chetan Sharma and Kiran Chormale also contributed significantly by taking crucial wickets that further dismantled Bangladesh’s batting order. The innings concluded with Bangladesh managing only 198 all out in 49.1 overs, a total that reflected both the pressure exerted by India’s bowlers and the inability of Bangladesh batters to adapt to the conditions.