Bangladesh stand-in skipper, Azizul Hakim, has won the toss and elected to bowl first against India in the U19 World Cup 2026.
Toss Decision – Captain’s Comments & Reasoning
“The wicket looks a bit damp. The preparations have been good, and we did well in the Asia Cup,” Azizul Hakim said.
India skipper Ayush Mhatre would have bowled first as well.
“We would have bowled first as well because of dampness in the wicket. We should look into our batting area and improve in this match,” he said.
Playing XIs
India: Ayush Mhatre(c), Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Vedant Trivedi, Vihaan Malhotra, Abhigyan Kundu(w), Kanishk Chouhan, Harvansh Pangalia, RS Ambrish, Henil Patel, Deepesh Devendran, Khilan Patel
Bangladesh: MD Rifat Beg, Zawad Abrar, Md Azizul Hakim Tamim(c), Kalam Siddiki Aleen, Md Rizan Hossan, Md Farid Hasan Faysal(w), Md Samiun Basir Ratul, Sheikh Paevez Jibon, Al Fahad, Saad Islam Razin, Iqbal Hossain Emon
Toss Result Today – India vs BAN ICC Men’s U19 World Cup
Q1: Who won the toss today in India vs BAN ICC Men’s U19 World Cup?
Bangladesh captain Azizul Hakimhas won the toss and elected to bowl first.
Q2: What was the toss time today?
The toss took place at 12:45 PM IST/ 09:20 am Local.
Q3: Why did the captain choose to bowl first?
Azizul Hakim want to take advantage of the overcast conditions.
Q4: Where is today’s match being played?
Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo