In the 22nd game of the ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup 2026, Bangladesh Under-19 beat the United States Under-19 team at the Takashinga Sports Club in Harare on January 23, 2026. Bangladesh won by 7 wickets, getting past the 200 total with almost nine overs to spare. Bangladesh’s batting lineup, their controlled bowling, and great fielding all contributed to this win, especially Iqbal Hossain Emon’s all-around efforts; he got man of the match.

USA U19 Struggled with the Bat

The USA Under-19 squad chose to bat first but struggled against Bangladesh’s controlled bowling. The innings didn’t start well, because Amrinder Gill was out for just 1 run early on. Utkarsh Srivastava and Sahil Garg put together a decent 50-run partnership, but wickets kept falling, which stopped the USA from getting any real momentum.

Utkarsh Srivastava played a steady innings, scoring 39 runs off 65 balls, and Adnit Jhamb did well at the end, with 68 not out from 69 balls. But the USA was all out for 199 in 50 overs. Iqbal Hossain Emon did great with the ball for Bangladesh, taking 3 wickets and grabbing three catches.

Bangladesh Under-19 Made Easy Work of the Batting

Bangladesh Under-19 went after the 200 target with a mix of good defense and offense.. Zawad Abrar and Rifat Beg started well, scoring 78 before the first wicket fell. Abrar smashed 47 off 42 balls, and Beg added 30 runs, which set things up for the middle order.

Bangladesh captain Azizul Hakim played a good, controlled innings, scoring 64 runs off 82 balls to keep the chase on track. His partnerships with Kalam Siddiki (30 not out) and Rizan Hossan (20 not out) kept Bangladesh in control and without losing many wickets. In the end, Bangladesh reached 201/3 in just over 41 overs, winning by 7 wickets pretty easily.

Good Bowling from Bangladesh

Bangladesh’s bowling was tight and got wickets, setting the tone early. Iqbal Hossain Emon was great, taking three key wickets and keeping the pressure on the USA’s top and middle order. Shahriar Ahmed and Rizan Hossan backed him up nicely, each taking two wickets to make sure the USA didn’t score too fast.

Bangladesh’s bowlers kept things tight, kept the runs down, and created chances to take wickets. This meant the USA couldn’t score enough to challenge Bangladesh.

Great Fielding

Bangladesh’s fielding, especially from Iqbal Hossain Emon, was top-notch. He took three important catches, which really hurt the USA’s innings and went well with his bowling.

Match Numbers

The USA scored 199 in 50 overs, at about 4 runs per over, with Adnit Jhamb top-scoring with 68. Bangladesh scored the runs at a faster rate, about 4.84 per over, and only lost three wickets.

This was Bangladesh Under-19’s second win, meanwhile, the USA Under-19 team has lost their second game in Group B, they only have one point from three games.

Anything Else?

There weren’t really any arguments during the game, but Iqbal Hossain Emon’s all-around play was the big story. He took three wickets and also showed good reactions and cricket smarts by taking three catches.

Bangladesh Under-19 handled the pressure well when chasing runs, which is important for a big tournament like the Under-19 World Cup. The USA had some good individual performances, but they need to bat better when things get tough and handle good bowling to be a better team.

What This Means for the Standings

Bangladesh Under-19 snagged two points with that win, now sitting at three total in Group B. This puts them in a good spot to move on to the next round. The USA Under-19 team is in a tougher spot with only one point. They’ll need to play better in their next games.

Coming Up: Big Games

Next up, Bangladesh Under-19 plays New Zealand Under-19 in Group B. It’ll be a good test of their batting and how they bowl against a solid team. The USA Under-19 is up against India Under-19, who are always tough. The USA needs their bowlers to step up and fix their batting problems if they want to compete.

Who Played Well

Iqbal Hossain Emon was great all around and will be key in later matches. For the USA, Adnit Jhamb’s 68 not out was a high point and suggests he could be important going forward. Bangladesh’s middle order, with Azizul Hakim and Kalam Siddiki, keeps them steady, able to defend scores and chase when needed.

What This Game Showed

Bangladesh Under-19’s big win shows they came prepared and played smart. They took wickets early, controlled the middle overs, and finished strong, showing they’re ready for the next stage. The USA Under-19 had some good moments, but they need to stay calm and consistent when things get tough.

Both teams can learn from this game. Bangladesh will want to keep up their momentum, while the USA needs to be better at adapting to tough bowling.

My Thoughts

For me, this game showed how competitive Under-19 cricket is getting. Bangladesh Under-19 proved why they’re considered contenders, with smart tactics, good batting, and varied bowling. Iqbal Hossain Emon really stood out, showing he could play for the senior team someday.

The USA had some bright spots with players like Adnit Jhamb and Utkarsh Srivastava, but they couldn’t keep partnerships going or put pressure on in the middle overs, which cost them. They’ll need to fix this against stronger teams like India fast.

Looking ahead, Bangladesh’s game against New Zealand will be huge. I think Emon will be important again, and Azizul Hakim could provide stability. For the USA, if Jhamb keeps playing well and the bowlers adjust, they might compete, but India will be difficult.

Overall, this game showed how important all-around play, fielding, and batting partnerships are in the Under-19 World Cup. Fans can expect more exciting games, with Bangladesh looking strong and the USA trying to find their footing.

What’s Next

Bangladesh Under-19 should keep doing well, with Iqbal Hossain Emon leading the way. For the USA Under-19, Adnit Jhamb could be key, but they need to make some smart changes to challenge the better teams.