In the thrilling second match of the Tri-Nation Under‑19 tournament at Harare, Bangladesh U19 pulled off a sensational one-wicket victory over South Africa U19, chasing down a modest 129 after South Africa were bundled out for 128. In an impressive bowling effort, Al Fahad starred with figures of 4 for 32, while Samiun Basir and Shadhin Islam chipped in with two wickets each to dismantle the tourists early, as SA crashed to 43/4 before a brief recovery—only to fall short at 128 all out .
During the chase, Bangladesh wobbled at 59/6, but it was the unbeaten 45 from Samiun Basir that held the innings together. He partnered with tail‑enders to harvest vital runs under pressure, steering Bangladesh past the finish line in the 28.4th over. Despite losing nine wickets, Bangladeshi resilience and composure earned them the win, showcasing depth and fighting spirit in challenging conditions.
For South Africa U19, Al Fahad’s early spell was the standout bowling performance, breaking through Bangladesh’s top order. However, their batting lacked sustained partnerships—despite efforts from Paul James and Armaan Manack, the side fell short, failing to build on their collapse after early setbacks. The loss highlighted a fragile batting lineup unable to navigate tight conditions and disciplined bowling.
Bangladesh’s success from the jaws of defeat summarized their tenacity: clinical death bowling to restrict South Africa to 128, followed by Samiun Basir’s match-winning knock—a true under‑19 thriller delivered by the Young Tigers.
