U-19 WC Live Score: Bangladesh win toss, opt to bowl vs India

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The two teams have lined up in the park for the National Anthems

TOSS NEWS

Bangladesh have on the toss and they have decided to bowl first.

Just a couple of minutes away from toss time

Here's a quick guide to the tournament as we build up to the toss

Full Bangladesh Squad

Mahfuzur Rahman Rabby (c), Ashiqur Rahman Shibli (wk), Jishan Alam, Ariful Islam, Mohammad Shihab James, Ahrar Amin (vc), Shiekh Parvez Jibon, Wasi Siddiquee, Maruf Mridha, Chowdhury Md Rizwan, Adil Bin Siddik, Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman,Md Rafi Uzzaman Rafi, Rohanat Doullah Borson, Iqbal Hossain Emon.

Full India Squad

Arshin Kulkarni, Adarsh Singh, Rudra Mayur Patel, Sachin Dhas, Priyanshu Moliya, Musheer Khan, Uday Saharan (c), Aravelly Avanish Rao (wk), Saumy Kumar Pandey (vc), Murugan Abhishek, Innesh Mahajan (wk), Dhanush Gowda, Aaradhya Shukla, Raj Limbani, Naman Tiwari.

Having clinched the U-19 World Cup in 2000, 2008, 2012, 2018, and 2022, India are a powerhouse in youth cricket, known for nurturing and showcasing prodigious talent. The team features players like Arshin Kulkarni, Aravelly Avanish, Saumy Kumar Pandey, and captain Uday Saharan, each bringing a unique skill set to the table.

Led by captain Uday Saharan, the Indian team, placed in Group A, will kick off their campaign at the Manguang Oval before facing Ireland and the USA in subsequent group fixtures.

The tournament began with a double header yesterday where Ireland defeated USA by 7 wickets and hosts South Africa beat the West Indies by 31 runs

The defending champions and the most successful team in Under-19 World Cup history, India, are gearing up for another title quest as they face Bangladesh in their tournament opener today.

Welcome back once again to Timesofindia.com where we today kick off the coverage of India's journey in the U-19 World Cup that got underway yesterday in South Africa.