Bangladesh U19 bounced back from their opening-match defeat in style, beating Sri Lanka U19 by 45 runs in the 6th Match of Group B at the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026 on Saturday, 7 November 2026. Ahsan Al Mumim’s 82 and a disciplined all-round bowling effort did the job for the Tigers at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1) in Al Amerat, Oman.
Chasing 246, Sri Lanka were bowled out for 200 in 46.1 overs despite a fighting 85 from Senuja Wekunagoda. The win keeps Bangladesh firmly in the race for a semi-final place, while Sri Lanka now face a tough clash against Afghanistan on 9 November.
Bangladesh Post 245 After Mumim and Siyam Fifties
Put in to bat after Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bowl first, Bangladesh U19 posted 245 all out in 49.4 overs. Ahsan Al Mumim anchored the innings with 82, and SK Jarif Siyam supported him with 59 as Bangladesh built a competitive total on a surface where scoring was never easy.
Sethmika Seneviratne was the pick of the Sri Lankan bowlers, taking 4 for 52 from 9.4 overs, and a late collapse kept Bangladesh from pushing past 250. The Tigers felt they had left 15-20 runs out on the field, but their bowlers made sure the total was more than enough.
Wekunagoda’s 85 in Vain as Sri Lanka Fall Short
Sri Lanka’s chase never quite got going. Captain Viran Chamuditha fell for 12, and although Rehan Peiris and Senuja Wekunagoda added 46 for the second wicket, regular wickets kept the required rate climbing. Wekunagoda fought a lone battle with 85 off 95 balls, hitting 10 fours and 2 sixes, but once he fell at 158 for 5 in the 37th over, the innings unravelled.
Sri Lanka lost their last five wickets for 42 runs and were bowled out for 200 in 46.1 overs. Tafiul Alam Tamim led the Bangladesh attack with 2 for 32 from 10 overs, including two maidens, while Sheikh Atiqur Rahman took 2 for 28 and Robiul Hasan Anik and Rubay Islam Rizon picked up two wickets each.
Key Performances
- Ahsan Al Mumim (Bangladesh U19) – 82 runs and Player of the Match, the innings that set up the win.
- Senuja Wekunagoda (Sri Lanka U19) – 85 off 95 balls, the highest score of the match, in a lone hand.
- SK Jarif Siyam (Bangladesh U19) – 59 runs with the bat and 1 for 34 with the ball.
- Sethmika Seneviratne (Sri Lanka U19) – 4 for 52 from 9.4 overs, the best bowling figures of the match.
- Tafiul Alam Tamim (Bangladesh U19) – 2 for 32 from 10 overs, including two maidens, at the top of the chase.
What the Result Means for Group B
Both teams now have one win and one defeat from their two group matches. Sri Lanka had opened their campaign with a nine-wicket win over Malaysia on 5 November, while Bangladesh had lost to Afghanistan by 113 runs the same day. This win revives Bangladesh’s campaign — the two-time former champions, winners in 2023 and 2024, next face Malaysia with a semi-final place in sight.
Sri Lanka, meanwhile, must regroup quickly. Their final group game is against Afghanistan on 9 November, and defeat there could end their tournament. Pakistan are the defending champions, having won the title in 2025.
Match Summary
| Match | Sri Lanka U19 vs Bangladesh U19, 6th Match, Group B, ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026 |
| Venue | Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1), Al Amerat, Oman |
| Date | Saturday, 7 November 2026 |
| Toss | Sri Lanka U19 won the toss and elected to bowl first |
| Bangladesh U19 | 245 all out in 49.4 overs (Ahsan Al Mumim 82, SK Jarif Siyam 59; Sethmika Seneviratne 4/52) |
| Sri Lanka U19 | 200 all out in 46.1 overs (Senuja Wekunagoda 85; Tafiul Alam Tamim 2/32) |
| Result | Bangladesh U19 won by 45 runs |
| Player of the Match | Ahsan Al Mumim |
FAQs
Who won the Sri Lanka U19 vs Bangladesh U19 match?
Bangladesh U19 won by 45 runs in the 6th Match of Group B at the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026.
What were the scores in the match?
Bangladesh U19 scored 245 all out in 49.4 overs, and Sri Lanka U19 were bowled out for 200 in 46.1 overs.
Who was the Player of the Match?
Ahsan Al Mumim of Bangladesh U19, for his 82 runs at the top of the innings.
Who scored the most runs in the match?
Sri Lanka’s Senuja Wekunagoda, with 85 off 95 balls, including 10 fours and 2 sixes.
Who took the most wickets in the match?
Sri Lanka’s Sethmika Seneviratne, with 4 for 52 from 9.4 overs.
What is Sri Lanka U19’s next match in the U19 Asia Cup 2026?
Sri Lanka U19 play Afghanistan on 9 November 2026 in their final Group B match.
Conclusion
Bangladesh U19’s 45-run win was built on a complete team performance — a solid batting effort led by Ahsan Al Mumim, followed by disciplined bowling that never let Sri Lanka’s chase settle. For Sri Lanka, Senuja Wekunagoda’s 85 showed the fight is there, but they will need more support around him against Afghanistan. With Group B now wide open, both sides still have everything to play for.
Full scorecard: Sri Lanka U19 vs Bangladesh U19 on Cricbuzz
