[U20] Announcements

[MuslimDave]

U20 One Day World Cup

Host Country: New Zealand
Start Date: 15 April 2024

Group 1: Australia, India, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, West Indies & Zimbabwe

Group 2: Bangladesh, Bermuda, Canada, England, Netherlands & UAE

Pitches:
14 Apr vs Netherlands (Uneven)
15 Apr vs England (Flat)
16 Apr vs Canada (Dry)
17 Apr vs Bermuda (Dry)
18 Apr vs UAE (Hard)

Games to be played at 22.00 UTC

Regards
U20 Management Team

[MuslimDave]

Ladies and gentlemen, the moment we've all been waiting for is finally here! Get ready to buckle up and fasten your seatbelts as we proudly unveil the squad for the upcoming U20 ODI World Cup!

ODI World Cup - Tour Selection

Batsmen:
Imrul Mubud - Nuhiu Rules (11 Caps)
Fahim Mortaza - Caradon CC (10 Caps)
Khaled Rahman - Washington Generals (12 Caps)
Faisal Khan - The New Originals (6 Caps)
Moyna Khan - Blue & Gold (3 Caps)
Mohammad Aziz - Blue & Gold (3 Caps)
Harbajan Singh - Forficula Garden (4 Caps, OD Debut)

Wicket Keepers:
Mushfiq Wadud - Glen Fruin (9 Caps)
Majid Hassan - Sitakunda Leopards (5 Caps)

All Rounders:
Tushar Rafique RFS - Armstrong 13’s (6 Caps)
Vasanth Badhani RFS - NDLegends (U20 Debut)

Bowlers:
Mohammed Mabud RM - Duke of York (9 Caps)
Mizan Ashraful RWS - Blue & Gold (5 Caps)
Topon Salahuddin RFM - Blwe Scavengerz (4 Caps)
Manish Ablish RF - Kneel Before Zod (4 Caps)
Bharath Desai RFM - Blue & Gold (2 Caps)
Saurabh Dhoni RF - Germantown Cricket Club (3 Caps)
Eklakh Gupta RFS - Caradon CC (2 Caps)

Our selection committee comprising of MuslimDave, Turbz, and Brunel37 scrutinised every aspect, making some tough decisions. Unfortunately, we could only take 18 players on this journey, meaning a few missed out, each of them in their own right was more than worthy to tour alongside the chosen squad. We’re hopeful that this squad has what it takes to go all the way and bring home the glory!

Regards
U20 Management Team

[MOD-wmchamps]

All the best for this campaign!

[MuslimDave]

All the best for this campaign!

Thank you Sir

[MuslimDave]

1st game vs Netherlands on a Uneven pitch with Cloudy conditions.

Netherlands won the toss & elected to bat first.

The Dutch got off to a steady start with J.Hendrix and A.van der Gilchrist laying a solid foundation. Hendrix's composed innings of 58 runs off 89 balls and van der Gilchrist's brisk 64 off 71 balls propelled the Dutch side to a promising position, reaching 200/4 off 43 overs and looking set for a final flourish. However, a flurry of late wickets, including key dismissals of van der Gilchrist and Langeveld, derailed their progress. Despite the late setbacks, the Dutch managed to post a competitive total of 237/9 off 50 overs with S.Dhoni & T.Rafique grabbing 3 wickets each.

Bangladesh’s chase began on a shaky note with the early loss of a couple of wickets. However, a resilient partnership between I.Mabud and H.Singh steadied the innings. Opener Mabud provided crucial support with 65 off 88 balls & Singh's composed knock of 76 off 97 balls anchored the innings. Despite a little wobble with key wickets falling, T.Rafique 25* (27) and K.Rahman 20* (21) played vital cameos towards the end to help guide Bangladesh to a hard fought victory. Bangladesh finished on 238/5 off 47.5 overs, winning by 5 wickets.

MOTM: R. Van Horik 10-0-33-3 & 14* (10)

Match Ratings
Netherlands U20 Bangladesh U20
Batting - Top Order 10,379 10,469
Batting - Middle Order 8,645 9,361
Batting - Tail 4,891 4,853
Bowling - Seam 9,308 (40) 9,398 (40)
Bowling - Spin 10,503 (10) 10,199 (10)
Fielding/Keeping 11,711 11,509
Overall 173,640 176,199

Regards
U20 Management Team

[MuslimDave]

2nd game vs England on a Flat pitch with Humid conditions.

Bangladesh won the toss & elected to bat first.

Bangladesh endured a shaky start, losing wickets at regular intervals & found themselves struggling at 99/6 at one stage. However, some lower-order resistance mainly from V.Badhani who contributed with 67 off 74 balls helped Bangladesh post a below par total of 196/10 off 44.5 overs, with the tailenders making a commendable effort to rescue the innings.

England got off to a solid start, with opener L.Cullen anchoring the innings with a composed half century. Despite losing a few wickets, England maintained control of the chase, with captain A.Tunks leading from the front with an unbeaten 65 off 63 balls. They comfortably reached the target, finishing on 197/4 off 39.4 overs, securing a convincing 6 wicket victory over Bangladesh.

MOTM: A.Tunks 65* (63)

Match Ratings
England U20 Bangladesh U20
Batting - Top Order 9,872 10,221
Batting - Middle Order 8,415 8,961
Batting - Tail 5,415 5,045
Bowling - Seam 9,928 (30) 9,040 (40)
Bowling - Spin 10,339 (20) 10,393 (10)
Fielding/Keeping 11,808 10,942
Overall 175,279 171,247

Regards
U20 Management Team

[MuslimDave]

3rd game vs Canada on a Dry pitch with Humid conditions.

Bangladesh won the toss & elected to bat first.

Bangladesh got off to a steady start, with opener I.Mabud laying a solid foundation with a composed 40 off 58 balls. However, a couple of quick wickets put them under pressure before M.Khan and T.Rafique combined forces to stabilise the innings with a crucial partnership. M.Khan played a pivotal knock of 87 off 93 balls, providing the backbone for Bangladesh's innings. With a final flourish in the last 10 overs, Bangladesh managed to post a competitive total of 241/8 off 50 overs.

Canada endured a disastrous start, losing wickets at regular intervals. Despite some resistance from the middle order, they found themselves struggling at 130/7 off 35 overs. However, the emergence of spin prodigy S.Woodward changed the course of the innings. Woodward played a sensational knock, scoring 87 off 87 balls, attempting to steer Canada towards the target. Nonetheless, Bangladesh's bowling attack proved too strong in the end, as they bundled out Canada for 208/10 off 47.1 overs, securing a 33 run victory.

MOTM: S.Woodward 87 (87)

Match Ratings
Bangladesh U20 Canada U20
Batting - Top Order 10,202 10,275
Batting - Middle Order 9,307 9,224
Batting - Tail 4,174 4,906
Bowling - Seam 9,161 (20) 9,274 (17)
Bowling - Spin 10,549 (30) 10,714 (33)
Fielding/Keeping 11,557 11,753
Overall 175,200 179,101

Regards
U20 Management Team

[MuslimDave]

4th game vs Bermuda on a Dry pitch with Humid conditions.

Bermuda won the toss & elected to bat first.

Bermuda got off to a decent start with contributions from their top order batsmen. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, they managed to keep the scoreboard ticking. However, they found themselves in a bit of trouble at 161/6 off 39 overs. Captain C.Coley played a magnificent innings, scoring a brilliant 92 off 86 balls, supported well by K.Arjune. The duo added 91 runs in the final 10 overs, propelling Bermuda to a challenging total of 253/6 off 50 overs.

In response, Bangladesh began their chase brilliantly with the opening pair of M.Wadud and M.Aziz putting on a solid 96 run partnership. Both batsmen played sensibly, with Wadud scoring 51 off 69 balls and Aziz contributing 74 off 86 balls. The middle order continued to chip in, keeping Bangladesh steady in their pursuit of victory. However, Bermuda's bowlers fought back admirably, tying up the game in the final over defending 6 runs restricting Bangladesh to 253/8 off 50 overs.

MOTM: C.Coley 92* (86)

Match Ratings
Bermuda U20 Bangladesh U20
Batting - Top Order 9,563 10,055
Batting - Middle Order 8,646 8,584
Batting - Tail 4,795 4,390
Bowling - Seam 8,858 (30) 9,106 (20)
Bowling - Spin 10,291 (20) 10,230 (30)
Fielding/Keeping 10,844 11,198
Overall 166,910 170,221

Must win game tomorrow vs UAE to qualify for a Semi Final spot

Regards
U20 Management Team

[MrMoose]

Congrats on the win and best of luck in the finals!

[MuslimDave]

Congrats on the win and best of luck in the finals!

Thank you mate, very unfortunate UAE didn’t progress further. All the best!!

[MuslimDave]

Heading into the crucial final match of the World Cup group stage, Bangladesh currently sit 3rd in the table, with 10 points from 2 victories, 1 draw, and 1 loss. Their opponent in this decisive encounter is the table topping UAE. Both teams are vying fiercely for a spot in the semi-finals. A triumph against UAE would secure our passage into the semi-finals.

Final game vs UAE on a Hard pitch with Hot conditions.

Bangladesh won the toss & elected to bat first.

Bangladesh got off to a blazing start, opener I.Mabud led the charge with a magnificent century, scoring 111 off just 100 balls, setting the tone for the innings. He was well supported by F.Khan, who contributed a valuable 41 runs, and F.Mortaza, adding 30 runs to the total. The highlight of Bangladesh's innings was the blistering knock by wicketkeeper M.Hassan, who smashed 96 off just 75 balls, propelling Bangladesh to a commanding total of 366/6 off their allotted 50 overs.

UAE had a shaky start, losing wickets at regular intervals. Despite some contributions from the top order, they found themselves struggling at 119/5 off 21 overs. However, W.Mohammed and R.Sameh combined forces to stage a fightback, putting on a commendable partnership. Mohammed scored 55 off 55 balls, while Sameh contributed a gritty 60 off 67 balls. Despite their efforts, the target proved to be too daunting as UAE eventually succumbed to the Bangladesh bowling attack. They were bowled out for 265/10 off 47 overs, falling short by 101 runs.

MOTM: WK M.Hassan 96 (75) & 3 catches

Match Ratings
Bangladesh U20 UAE U20
Batting - Top Order 9,818 9,893
Batting - Middle Order 8,808 8,719
Batting - Tail 3,893 6,175
Bowling - Seam 9,007 (20) 8,473 (20)
Bowling - Spin 9,901 (30) 10,449 (30)
Fielding/Keeping 10,695 11,647
Overall 165,986 176,211

Bangladesh face the mighty Australia in the semi-finals, on a dry pitch under sunny skies. It will require a monumental effort from Bangladesh to overcome such a formidable opponent. Nevertheless, the team is fully prepared and ready to give their all.

Regards
U20 Management Team

[MuslimDave]

Semi Final:

Australia vs Bangladesh on a dry pitch under sunny skies.

Australia won the toss & elected to bowl first.

Bangladesh got off to a blistering start, anchored by an outstanding unbeaten century from wicketkeeper turned opener M.Wadud. His sublime knock of 139 runs off 134 balls, comprising of 7 fours and 5 sixes, formed the backbone of Bangladesh's innings. Wadud received valuable support from M.Aziz, who contributed 35 runs, and F.Mortaza, adding 40 runs to the total. Despite losing a few quick wickets towards the end, Bangladesh managed to set a challenging total of 287/5 off 50 overs.

In response, Australia started steadily but lost both openers early in the innings. B.Langerak and G.Purdy steadied the ship with well crafted innings of 62 and 67 runs respectively. After their dismissals, R. Aubrey and C. Channing contributed vital runs, with Aubrey scoring 52 and Channing finishing unbeaten on 61. Despite their efforts, Australia fell short by 5 runs, finishing on 282/8 off their allotted 50 overs.

MOTM: WK M.Wadud 139 (134)

Match Ratings
Bangladesh U20 Australia U20
Batting - Top Order 10,021 10,690
Batting - Middle Order 9,517 9,745
Batting - Tail 5,632 4,874
Bowling - Seam 9,605 (20) 10,809 (30)
Bowling - Spin 9,580 (30) 9,654 (20)
Fielding/Keeping 11,300 11,345
Overall 176,901 182,136

Bangladesh defied the odds to defeat Australia in the semi-finals, securing their spot in the finals. They will face Canada, who emerged victorious against Zimbabwe in the other semi-final, on an Even pitch under Sunny skies. Reaching this stage has been a remarkable achievement, and we’ll be hoping to finish on a positive note.

Regards
U20 Management Team

[MuslimDave]

Final:

Bangladesh vs Canada on a Even pitch under Sunny skies.

Canada won the toss & elected to bat first.

Canada got off to a flying start, courtesy of a blistering opening partnership that put on 105 runs for the first wicket. S.Shaw, K.Owens, and T.Arroyo led the charge with impressive knocks of 56, 78, and 70, respectively, laying a solid foundation for Canada's innings. Despite a late flurry of wickets, Canada managed to post a formidable total of 304/7 off 50 overs.

In response, Bangladesh began their innings cautiously, but failed to accelerate as desired throughout their innings. Opener I.Mabud contributed with a gritty 61, while M.Wadud and V.Badhani contributed with valiant knocks of 73 and 57, respectively. However, the Canadian bowlers put up a disciplined performance, restricting Bangladesh to 258/5 in their 50 overs resulting in Canada wining by 46 runs.

Despite their efforts, Bangladesh fell short of the target, handing Canada a well deserved victory & the U20 One Day World Cup trophy!

MOTM: V.Badhani 57 (50) & 10-0-58-3

Match Ratings
Canada U20 Bangladesh U20
Batting - Top Order 9,468 9,749
Batting - Middle Order 9,537 9,049
Batting - Tail 5,817 5,254
Bowling - Seam 9,626 (33) 9,208 (30)
Bowling - Spin 10,504 (17) 9,400 (20)
Fielding/Keeping 11,998 10,634
Overall 179,090 169,288

Regards
U20 Management Team

[MuslimDave]

ODI World Cup - Tour Review & Appearance Stats

Batsmen:
Imrul Mubud x5
Fahim Mortaza x5
Khaled Rahman x5
Faisal Khan x4
Moyna Khan x4
Mohammad Aziz x4
Harbajan Singh x6

Wicket Keepers:
Mushfiq Wadud x5
Majid Hassan x4

All Rounders:
Tushar Rafique x5
Vasanth Badhani x4

Bowlers:
Mohammed Mabud x5
Mizan Ashraful x4
Topon Salahuddin x4
Manish Ablish x5
Bharath Desai x2
Saurabh Dhoni x3
Eklakh Gupta x3

Post Tour Review:
The journey of Bangladesh U20’s in the World Cup was one filled with moments of brilliance and challenges. Let's delve into their performance and reflect on the highs and lows of their campaign.

1st Match vs Netherlands: A Promising Start
The team started their campaign with a thrilling victory against the Netherlands. Despite some early setbacks, the players showed character and determination to chase down a challenging target. Notable performances from I. Mabud, H. Singh, and T. Rafique ensured a memorable win.

2nd Match vs England: A Test of Character
Although the team faced a setback against England, they displayed fighting spirit and resilience. Lower-order contributions from V. Badhani helped in posting a decent total, but England proved too strong in the chase.

3rd Match vs Canada: Finding Their Stride
In a crucial encounter against Canada, Bangladesh showcased their all-round skills to secure a vital win. I. Mabud and M. Khan's partnership laid the foundation for a competitive total, while the bowlers, led by T. Rafique, defended it admirably.

4th Game vs Bermuda: A Tense Encounter
Bangladesh faced a tense battle against Bermuda, with the match ending in a thrilling tie. Despite a solid start from M.Wadud and M.Aziz, Bermuda's late resurgence tested Bangladesh's resolve, resulting in a nail-biting finish.

5th Game vs UAE: Sealing Semi-Final Berth in Style
In a must-win encounter against UAE, Bangladesh delivered a commanding performance, led by I. Mabud's explosive century and M. Hassan's blistering innings. Their comprehensive victory showcased Bangladesh's dominance, securing their spot in the semifinals.

Semi-Final vs Australia: Defying The Odds
In a highly anticipated semi-final clash against Australia, Bangladesh produced a stunning upset to reach the finals. M.Wadud’s magnificent century propelled Bangladesh to a challenging total, with their bowlers holding their nerve to secure a thrilling victory, defying all odds and advancing to the finals.

Final vs Canada: Falling Short
In the title decider against Canada, Bangladesh fell short of the target. Despite I.Mabud's fifty and contributions from M.Wadud and V.Badhani, the team couldn't chase down the formidable total set by Canada. Nevertheless, reaching the final was a testament to the team's determination.

Player of the Tournament:
I.Mabud - Matches: 5 - Innings: 5 - Runs: 280 - Highest Score: 111 - Average: 56.00 - Strike Rate: 82.35 - Centuries: 1 - Fifties: 2
M.Wadud - Matches: 5 - Innings: 5 - Runs: 269 - Highest Score: 139 - Average: 67.25 - Strike Rate: 90.88 - Centuries: 1 - Fifties: 2
T.Rafique RFS - Matches: 5 - Balls: 294 - Runs: 218 - Wickets: 11 - Best Bowling: 3/32 - Average: 19.82 - Economy Rate: 4.45 - Strike Rate: 26.73 - 3 Wickets in an Innings: 2

Both I.Mabud & M.Wadud showcased exceptional batting prowess throughout the tournament, contributing significantly to Bangladesh's success. Their consistent performances with the bat played a crucial role in guiding Bangladesh to the finals.

Final Verdict:
Despite the disappointment of not lifting the trophy, Bangladesh U20’s can hold their heads high for their outstanding performance in the World Cup. The experience gained from competing against top teams will undoubtedly contribute to their growth and success in future tournaments.

Regards
U20 Management Team

[MuslimDave]

End of Tenure Review:

During this tenure, we have achieved significant milestones, transitioning from Division 3 to Division 1 in both ODI and T20 formats.

In our inaugural season, we showcased a formidable team, propelling us to consecutive promotions from Division 3 to Division 1 in ODIs and Division 3 to Division 2 in T20s, positioning us for a World Cup berth.

In our second season, we encountered greater challenges competing in a higher division with a comparatively weaker squad. Despite facing teams with superior ratings throughout the season, we displayed resilience, retaining our Division 1 status in ODIs. Additionally, we ascended to Division 1 in T20s, cementing our presence on the global stage.

The teams efforts resulted in commendable rankings, with our ODI team achieving a notable 6th position out of 18 teams, accumulating 47 points, while our T20 squad secured a respectable 5th position with 13 points. Despite the varying strengths of our team across seasons, we demonstrated our ability to adapt and fight, ultimately concluding our tenure in Division 1 for both formats.

Out of the 27 OD games (including the World Cup), we clinched victory in 15 matches, boasting a commendable win percentage of 55.55% with 1 Draw. In T20s, we dominated with a remarkable win percentage of 90%, winning 9 out of 10 games.

Now, as we find ourselves in Division 1, our focus shifts towards maintaining our position in this elite tier. We understand that the journey ahead will present new challenges, and the only direction from here is inevitably downward. However, we remain committed to preserving our status and competitiveness in Division 1 over the next two seasons with the same determination and resolve that has defined our journey thus far.

Regards
U20 Management Team