Amaan took a sharp catch [Source: @gavaskar_theman/X]
India u19 team's captain Mohammad Amaan showcased his incredible leadership attributes, as his side drew the eighth blood in the ongoing Asia Cup final. His brilliant captaincy resulted in India u19's remarkable success in the game, with Hardik Raj dismissing MD Al Fahad at a crucial juncture of the match.
The incident occurred during the 42nd over of Bangladesh u19's innings when India had already claimed the driving seat, having bagged seven valuable wickets. Indian u19 captain Mohammad Amaan brought Hardik Raj into the attack in pursuit of a breakthrough. His tactical masterstroke paid rich dividends, with the left-arm spinner outfoxing Al Fahad with his accuracy.
From over the wicket, Hardik Raj bowled a good length delivery that turned slightly away from the batter after pitching just outside the off stump. As the right-handed batter played a cut shot, the ball went straight to Amaan, who had placed himself at a perfect position to take the catch.
His bowling change and smart field placement spoke volumes for his strong leadership acumen, earning him massive applause from around the world.
Bangladesh Reel In U19 Asia Cup Final
Riding on bowlers' incredible performance, India have put up a clinical effort in the all-important final of the ongoing u19 Asia Cup tournament. Hardik Raj has been their most successful bowler so far, scalping two crucial wickets for 41 runs. At the time of writing, Bangladesh u19 were 191 for eight, with Farid Hasan Faysal and Maruf Mridha batting on 36* and 9*, respectively.