Overview
- Bangladesh won the toss and chose to field at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo.
- Observers noted no handshakes during the toss, reflecting the strained backdrop to the fixture.
- India lost two early wickets as captain Ayush Mhatre and Vedant Trivedi fell to seamer Al Fahad, who briefly stood on a hat-trick.
- The matchup follows recent board-level friction and earlier U19 flashpoints that drew ICC fines, intensifying focus on on-field behavior.
- India entered the game after a comprehensive opening win over the USA, highlighted by Henil Patel’s 5 for 16, with live coverage on Star Sports and JioHotstar.