New Zealand lose 8 wickets

Bangladesh Under-19s won the toss and elected to field first in the second semifinal against New Zealand at Potchefstroom in South Africa.

New Zealand: 187/8 * (48/50 ov)

The junior Tigers made an auspicious start in their World Cup group C tourney by beating Zimbabwe by nine wickets in DL method in their opening match.

Batting first, Zimbabwe scored 137 for 6 and in reply Bangladesh scored 132 in 11.2 overs to chase the revised target of 130 in 22 overs due to rain.

Bangladesh continued their winning spree by beating Scotland by seven wickets in their group second match.

 

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