Twitter Hails Bangladesh as They Lift Maiden ICC U-19 WC Trophy

Bangladesh U-19 team rode skipper Akbar Ali's heroic unbeaten knock to stun India and win their maiden ICC U-19 World Cup by three wickets via D/L method in the final on Sunday, 9 February.

Akbar remained not out on 43 off 77 balls (4x4, 1x6) and showed nerves of steel at his young age with Rakibul Hossain (9 not out) who hit the winning runs to break into emotional celebrations.

For India, leggie Ravi Bishnoi returned superb figures of 4/30 and was the highest wicket taker (17 wickets) as Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 88 and was also the top-scorer with 400 runs.

Twitteratis hailed the Bangladesh team for winning their maiden ICC U-19 World Cup trophy.

This is a huge moment for Bangladesh cricket. And on the evidence of today's match, very well deserved. #U19CWCFinal

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) February 9, 2020

Well done, Bangladesh. First team to reach South Africa ahead of the #U19CWC. Two years of getting the team together and preparing for this tournament. Our neighbours have their first ICC trophy in the cabinet courtesy the hard work and vision. Congrats. 👏👏

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) February 9, 2020

Congratulations to #Bangladesh u19 team for winning the World Cup. Must do lot of great things for their cricket. Well tried India #IndvsBan #WorldCup

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) February 9, 2020

Congrats Bengal tiger for their first world cup victory under 19.Well played Indian team better luck for the next time #INDvBAN

— Jiaul islam (@jiaulislam40) February 9, 2020

Congratulations Bangladesh for winning the #U19CWC for the first time.👏Today you guys played very well.#INDvBAN #FutureStars #U19CWC pic.twitter.com/oI4kNwTLPy

— Arafat Rupok (@ArafatRupok1723) February 9, 2020

Tough luck guys , but you tried your best and reached at this destination. All the best for your future. 💔😥#INDvBAN

— Ashok S Chauhan 🇮🇳 (@Meashoksaini) February 9, 2020

#Bangladesh HAVE WON THE #ICCU19WorldCup FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THEIR HISTORY!!!!!
🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩👏👏✌✌#U19CWC | #INDvBAN | #FutureStars pic.twitter.com/fylkSseIzL

— Md.Mustafizur Rahman Chowdhury (@mustafiz_) February 9, 2020

Massive! Massive Victory for @BCBtigers
Congratulations & Thanks to young Tigers ❤ <3 #IndvsBan #U19CWCFinal #U19WorldCup #Bangladesh

— Farhanul Islam Chowdhury 🇧🇩 (@farhanislam_ab) February 9, 2020