Young Tigers face off India today to defend Asia Cup title

With an aim to retain the ACC Asia Cup trophy, Bangladesh Under-19 team will take on India in the final match today (Sunday) at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The match starts at 11 AM (Bangladesh Time).

Bangladesh youngsters earlier crushed Pakistan by seven wickets to move to the final while India defeated Sri Lanka at the same margin for their final berth.

Both of the teams became runners-up in their group. While Bangladesh lost to Sri Lanka in their group match, India tasted a defeat to archrivals Pakistan.

With Bangladesh closing in on to achieve the ultimate goal, captain Azizul Hakim Tamim vowed to come all guns blazing against India.

"We will try to give our best in the final. We are determined and united. Everyone is motivated to do well. We hope our countrymen will support us and pray for us," Hakim said in a video message sent by the BCB after his side defeated Pakistan in the semifinal clash.

Bangladesh bowlers did extremely well to wrap up Pakistan for just 116 runs, a score that they later gunned down in just 22.3 overs with Hakim playing the vital role. The captain hammered 42 ball-61 not out to sail the side home that gave Bangladesh an opportunity to defend the title.

Last year, Bangladesh won the Asia Cup for the first time, crushing the UAE by 195 runs.