Vihaan Malhotra leads the way with superb figures of 4/14 as Bangladesh are bowled out for 146 after they are set a revised target of 165 from 29 overs.

India were eventually bowled out for 238 in 48.4 overs after a one-hour rain interruption during their innings reduced the match to 49 overs a side.

IND vs BAN U19 India vs Bangladesh Under 19 World Cup 2026 Today Match Highlights: India, after being invited to bat first, manage 238 in 48.4 overs.

India vs Bangladesh Cricket Score Streaming Online, IND U19 vs BAN U19 Score, World Cup 2026: India won by 18 runs

Tensions between India and Bangladesh were apparent on Saturday as the two sides skipped the customary handshake between the captains during the toss of a U-19 World Cup match in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.

A simmering dispute between the neighbors, who share one of the largest land borders in the world, has escalated with diplomatic protests and a sports boycott.

Having started as an opener, Vihaan had to give up his position to accommodate the current opening combination of captain Ayush Mhatre and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Such was his quality that he excelled in the middle order as well.

BCB has clarified the India vs Bangladesh no-handshake incident at the U19 World Cup 2026 toss. India and Bangladesh captains ignored each other before their match in Bulawayo.

An average of 3.6 million Bangladeshis used to travel to India annually for tourism, medical treatment, and business. Since Aug. 5, 2024, however, the number of Bangladeshi travelers — especially medical patients — has dropped dramatically, largely due to stricter visa procedures.

The likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Kane Williamson, Joe Root and Steve Smith, who have over the years established themselves as stalwarts of the game, first gained prominence through this very tournament, which gave the cricket world an early peek into their exceptional talent.