India vs Bangladesh Highlights, U19 World Cup 2026: Vihaan Malhotra’s four-wicket burst powers India to 18-run win

India vs Bangladesh Highlights, U19 World Cup 2026: India staged a dramatic comeback to defeat Bangladesh by 18 runs via the DLS method in a rain-hit Under-19 World Cup clash on Saturday, thanks to a brilliant spell of off-spin by Vihaan Malhotra. India had set a competitive total of 238 in 48.4 overs, with Abhigyan Kundu contributing a patient 80 off 112 balls and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi striking a composed 72 off 67 balls. Both batters played crucial roles in stabilising the innings after early setbacks, including the quick dismissals of captain Ayush Mhatre and Vedant Trivedi by Bangladesh’s pacer Al Fahad, who had earlier taken 5 for 38.Chasing a revised target of 165 in 29 overs following a second rain delay, Bangladesh seemed in complete control at 102 for 2 after 20 overs, comfortably ahead on the DLS par score. However, the match swung dramatically in India’s favour as Malhotra produced a stunning 4 for 14, taking key middle-order wickets—Kalam Siddiki, Sheikh Parvez Jibon, Rizan Hossan, and Samiun Basir—within just 33 balls. Panic set in as Bangladesh lost five wickets in rapid succession, with Khilan Patel delivering the final blow by dismissing captain Azizul Hakim, who top-scored with 51 off 72 balls. Henil Patel then wrapped up the tail as Bangladesh were bowled out for 146 in 28.3 overs.The match also had tense moments off the field, as the captains had avoided the customary handshake at the toss but later exchanged pleasantries after the game. With this win, India moved to the top of Group B standings with four points from two matches, while Bangladesh and the USA remain yet to score. The contest highlighted the thrill and unpredictability of youth cricket, with Malhotra’s spell proving decisive and India’s composure under pressure allowing them to snatch victory from a seemingly comfortable chase.