Twitter Reactions: India stunned by Bangladesh in ACC U19 Asia Cup, Nepal enters semis

The dismal run of the India U19 team continued in the ACC U19 Asia Cup this year. They suffered a heavy defeat at the hands of Bangladesh U19 in their most recent fixture. It was their last league game and the defeat now sees the defending champions knocked out of the competition. This is certainly not the first upset for the men in blue in the competition. They were earlier humbled by Nepal U19 by 19 runs.

The ouster of team India from the competition has seen history being created by Nepal. Nepal U19 has stormed into the semis with 2 wins in 3 matches. They have qualified for the semis along with Bangladesh U19 from the Group A. Talking about the Group B standings at the end of the league stages, Afghanistan U19 have topped the group. The other team that qualified for the semis along with them is Pakistan U19.

It has been a historic tournament of some serious proportions considering the fact that the likes of Nepal U19 and Afghanistan U19 have moved to the penultimate stage of the tournament. If either of them go on to win the title, it will be huge for the game in their nation.

Commenting on the defending champions, India had locked horns with Bangladesh in a must win game. The Himanshu Rana-led side batted first in the rain affected match that was reduced to 32 overs a side. The team managed to post a decent total of 187/8 riding on 30s from Anuj Rawat and Salman Khan.

However, they were blown away by Pinak Ghosh’s whirlwind unbeaten 81 off 77 deliveries in the run chase. Also, Towhid Hridoy slammed 48 off 32 deliveries with 4 sixes to see the Bangladesh team register an emphatic 8 wicket win. Their win also helped Nepal U19 secure a semifinal berth. India’s only win in the tournament came against Malaysia U19.

Here is how the Twitterati reacted after the game:

Here is the final standings.#U19AsiaCup pic.twitter.com/HHbOWctCET

— Ishwar Babu Karki (@ibkarki) November 14, 2017

When everyone was busy in watching Pollard's cameo Ban U19 team beat Ind U19 by 8 wickets!!#U19AsiaCup pic.twitter.com/hkeMdVpBXU

— Md Mehedi Hasan (@mehediAFRIDIAN) November 14, 2017

Nepal's entry in semis of U19 is a BIG BIG achievement not only for cricket fraternity, but for all of the us. Happiness overloaded !! Clap Clap Clap ???

#U19AsiaCup #nepalicricket

— Dharma Shahi Thakuri (@sanucruz) November 14, 2017

First to Nepal, now against Bangladesh…defending champs India U19 out of the Asia Cup. Filing under…’Slightly Shocking’

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) November 14, 2017

India U19 in Youth Asia Cup:

2012 – SHARED (Final – Tie with Pakistan)
2014 – WINNER (Final – Defeated Pakistan)
2016 – WINNER (Final – Defeated Sri Lanka)
2017 – KNOCKED OUT in the 1st round#U19AsiaCup

— Sampath Bandarupalli (@SampathStats) November 14, 2017

Never seen an India u19 team get walloped in a world event. First Nepal, now Bangla. 2nd string or not, should never happen! https://t.co/Ebr1t3mRo7

— Sub Zero (@Gautham_TR) November 14, 2017

BANGLADESH DEFEAT INDIA

NEPAL INTO ACC U19 ASIA CUP SEMI-FINAL#BANvIND

— The Kathmandu Post (@kathmandupost) November 14, 2017

Nepal marches into semifinal……
First Nepal and then Bangladesh kicks out
India to book their place in semifinal.#Asia_cup_u19
Best of luck for semifinal match against
Afganistan !!!

— Smiling brother (@khatiwadabishnu) November 14, 2017

India U19 who were the favourites to lift the #U19AsiaCup 2017 are out in the group stage itself after successive defeats against Nepal & Bangladesh.

— Abhay Chaudhary (@ImAbhay3) November 14, 2017

Why this dismal performance by Indian U19 team? Lost to Nepal now on a verge to lose against Bangladesh.

— Athar ? (@cricdrugs) November 14, 2017