|| CF Correspondent ||

Bangladesh Under-19 team stormed into the top of the point table of Under-19 tri-nation tournament in England after recording a breathtaking two-wicket win over India by D/L at Toby Howe Cricket Ground, Billericay on Tuesday.

The match was curtailed to 36-over due to rain interruption after which India, being sent to bat first amassed 221-5 in 36 overs. The rain then again interrupted the match and Bangladesh was set a revised target of 218 in 32 overs.

Bangladesh Under-19 held the nerve to clinch the victory in 31.1 overs, making 219-8.

By virtue of this victory, Bangladesh collected 7 points in 5 matches while India sits in second position with 5 points in 5 matches. Hosts England has 2 points in 4 matches.

Bangladesh won two matches against England, and lost one against India before winning this game. Their another game against India was washed out.

They will play two matches against England and one against India.

However skipper Akbar Ali scripted the thrilling victory as he blasted 49 not out off 36 balls, striking five fours and two sixes.

After Bangladesh was reduced to 201-8 in 30.3 overs, their chance of winning game was highly unlikely as they needed 17 runs still off nine balls. But Akbar Ali managed to win the game for Bangladesh.

Opener Parvez Hossain Emon was the highest scorer with 51.