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Bangladesh U-19 comprehensively defeated Nepal by five wickets in the Super-6 round of the U-19 World Cup at the Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein.

Jishan Alam and Ariful Islam smashed half-centuries to help the Tigers chase down 170 runs against Nepal in just 25.2 overs. 

Ariful displayed an electrifying knock of 38-ball 59 featuring seven boundaries and two sixes and Jishan gave a solid start to their innings scoring 55 off 43 deliveries with six 4's and a couple of sixes.

Subash Bhandari's claimed a stunning fifer, attempting to defend a mediocre target, but it went in vain as the Tiger batter managed to secure their first win in the Super-6 round.

Earlier, Maruf Mridha and Parvez Jibon shared seven wickets together to restrict Nepal to a small total of 169-10. 

Maruf was the pick of the bowling attack, taking four wickets and Jibon grabbed three wickets.

Bishal Bikram KC fell short of two runs to hit a half-century, having scored the highest run from Nepal with 48.