Bangladesh's U-19 batsman Mahmudul Hasan Joy cuts one away against New Zealand during the 2nd semifinal of the ICC Under-19 World Cup at Senwes Park in Potchefstroom on Thursday. He scored 100 in the match. — Internet POTCHEFSTROOM, South Africa, Feb 06 (Agencies): Mahmudul Hasan Joy hit a century as Bangladesh defeated New Zealand by six wickets Thursday to book a clash against holders India in the final of the Under-19 Cricket World Cup.
Mahmudul made 100 off 127 balls as Bangladesh knocked off New Zealand's total of 211-8 with almost six overs remaining to reach the final for the first time.
A unbeaten 75 from Beckham Wheeler-Greenall was the highlight of a scrappy New Zealand innings, with Shoriful Islam taking 3-45 and Shamim Hossain and Hasan Murad both picking up two wickets.
Bangladesh will play record four-time winners India for the title in Potchefstroom on Sunday. New Zealand will face Pakistan in the third-place play-off in Benoni on Saturday.
Mahmudul played a classy knock of 100-run off 127 balls and also involved two important partnerships. He first shared 68 runs with Towhid Hridoy (40) for the third wicket stand and again paired 101 runs stubborn partnership with Shahadat Hossain for the fourth wicket stand, to take Bangladesh closer to the victory, after New Zeland set a winning target of 212 runs.
The right handed batsman Mahmudul smashed 13 fours before giving a return catch to Tashkoff.
Shahadat, who provided an ample support to Mahmudul during the Bagladesh's chase, completed the remaining formalities along with Shamim
Hossain as Bangladesh chase down the target making 215 runs for the loss of three wickets with 35 balls to spare.
Shahadat hit four boundaries during his 47 balls stay on the crease.
Kristian Clarke, David Hancock Adithya Ashok and Jesse Tashkoff all shared one Bangladesh's wicket.
Mahmudul Hasan Joy of Bangladesh was named the player of the match for his match-winning century.
© 2026 - All Rights with The Financial Express
