Bangladesh beat India by three runs in thrilling contest

Bangladesh Champions secured a thrilling three-run victory over India Champions at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, registering their first win in the tournament.

Batting first after India captain Yuvraj Singh elected to field, Bangladesh posted 141 for eight in 20 overs.

Rony Talukdar top-scored with 40 off 25 balls, while Arafat Sunny contributed 37 off 38 deliveries and Nasir Hossain added 24.

Piyush Chawla claimed three wickets for India, while Pawan Negi and Rishi Dhawan took two wickets each.

In reply, India struggled against Bangladesh’s bowling attack, losing five wickets for 55 runs. Rishi Dhawan scored 24 off 18 balls, while Irfan Pathan made 24 off 41 deliveries.

Enamul Haque Jr starred with the ball, taking four wickets to put Bangladesh in control. However, Pawan Negi and Piyush Chawla threatened to snatch victory in the closing overs.

Pacer Abu Jayed Rahi held his nerve in the final over, delivering disciplined bowling to prevent India from completing the chase.

India were eventually bowled out for 138 in 20 overs, handing Bangladesh a dramatic three-run win.

The victory marked Bangladesh Champions’ first triumph in the tournament, with Enamul’s spin and Rahi’s death-over bowling proving decisive.