WATCH: India U19 skipper Uday Saharan gets indulged in an on field spat with Bangladesh star in 1st match of U19 World Cup

In a thrilling start to their U-19 World Cup campaign, defending champions India exhibited a strong performance against Bangladesh in Bloemfontein on Saturday. After being put into bat, India faced early setbacks, with the wickets of Arshin Kulkarni and Musheer Khan falling in 7.2 overs, leaving the score at 31/2.

However, the Indian team saw a remarkable recovery as opener Adarsh Singh and captain Uday Saharan struck impressive half-centuries, propelling India beyond the 100-run mark. The duo shared a resilient partnership of 116 runs for the third wicket, with Adarsh eventually departing after contributing a solid 76 runs.

Amidst the on-field action, a heated exchange unfolded between India’s captain, Uday Saharan, and Bangladesh’s Ariful Islam. The verbal altercation escalated briefly before Bangladesh’s skipper, Mahfuzur Rahman Rabby, intervened, preventing further confrontation and maintaining the spirit of the game.

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The match, marked by competitive intensity, also witnessed instances where Bangladesh players gave spirited send-offs to their Indian counterparts. Despite the on-field tensions, India continued their innings with determination.

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Bangladesh, the reigning Asian champions, had won the toss and elected to bowl. The team showcased their prowess by clinching the Asia Cup last month, providing a strong lead-up to the U-19 World Cup.

Uday Saharan, at 19 years old, is leading India in the U19 World Cup and holds the distinction of being the oldest member of the squad. During India’s clash against Bangladesh, Uday, at 19 years and 97 days of age, displayed his leadership skills and contributed significantly to the team’s total.

In his seven ODIs thus far, Uday has amassed 197 runs in six innings, boasting an impressive average of 39.40, which includes a century and a half-century, showcasing his promising talent on the global stage. The incident-packed match against Bangladesh sets the tone for an exciting U-19 World Cup journey for the defending champions.