England Under-19s vs Bangladesh Under-19s will face each other in a Youth One Day Match at Haslegrave Ground, Loughborough on 7 September, with play set to begin at 15:00 IST (10:30 UK time). Both youth teams are brimming with emerging talent and will look to make a strong impression in this developmental clash.
Form Guide
England Under-19s
England U19s have been building steadily with a balanced squad featuring attacking batters and promising bowlers. Their batting has delivered consistent runs, but the challenge remains in converting starts into big totals. Their bowling attack has been disciplined, particularly with seamers exploiting home conditions effectively.
- Strong top order, though often reliant on one or two players to carry the innings.
- Seam bowlers effective with new-ball swing in English conditions.
- Recent youth fixtures show steady improvement in fielding standards.
Bangladesh Under-19s
Bangladesh U19s have earned a reputation for being one of the most competitive youth sides worldwide. Their batting is aggressive, with players unafraid to take risks, while their spinners consistently dominate middle overs. They’ve regularly challenged top youth nations and will see this as an opportunity to test their skills against England on foreign soil.
- Aggressive batting approach led by a fearless top order.
- Spin department a consistent match-winning strength.
- Strong track record in youth competitions globally.
Key Players
England Under-19s
- Hamza Shaikh – Talented opener, capable of providing fast starts and anchoring the innings.
- Luc Benkenstein – Allrounder, offering middle-order stability and handy overs of spin.
- Charlie Barnard – Effective new-ball seamer, exploiting early swing at home.
Bangladesh Under-19s
- Ariful Islam – Aggressive batter, known for setting the tone at the top.
- Mahfuzur Rahman Rabby – Dependable allrounder, contributing crucial runs and off-spin.
- Maruf Mridha – Left-arm spinner, central to Bangladesh’s bowling plans in middle overs.
Pitch and Weather Conditions
The Haslegrave Ground is expected to offer swing and seam movement early on, rewarding disciplined bowling. Batting becomes easier as the pitch flattens, but spinners may still find some grip later. Weather conditions in Loughborough are forecast to be mild and dry, making for an excellent day of youth cricket.
England Under-19s vs Bangladesh Under-19s – Prediction
England will look to Hamza Shaikh and Luc Benkenstein to deliver runs, with Charlie Barnard leading the seam attack. Bangladesh, however, hold an edge with their spin strength through Maruf Mridha and their aggressive batting led by Ariful Islam. Prediction: Bangladesh Under-19s to edge a tight contest in Loughborough.
Dream 11 Fantasy Picks
- Captain: Ariful Islam – aggressive batter, perfect fantasy leader.
- Vice-captain: Hamza Shaikh – England’s most reliable opener, strong vice-captain option.
- Value pick: Maruf Mridha – spinner likely to trouble England’s batters.
