Sharjah, December 28
India will lock horns with Bangladesh in the semifinals of the U-19 Asia Cup after the group-deciding match involving Bangladesh and Sri Lanka was called off when two officials were infected by the coronavirus today.
The semifinal will be played on Thursday.
As many as 32.4 overs had been bowled when the final Group B match of the tournament was cancelled following the positive results.
“Asian Cricket Council and Emirates Cricket Board can confirm that the final Group B match of ACC under-19 Asia Cup scheduled for play today has been called off,” Asian Cricket Council (ACC) said in a statement. “It is confirmed that two officials have tested positive for Covid-19. The officials are currently safe and being treated in accordance with tournament protocols. All personnel associated with this match are undergoing testing protocols and isolating until results are returned.”
Sent in to bat, Bangladesh were 130/4 in 32.4 overs when the match was called off. Ariful Islam (19) and Md Fahim (27) were the unbeaten batsmen. Both Bangladesh and Sri Lanka had already qualified for the semifinals and today’s match was to decide the group winner and runners-up. Due to their superior run rate, Bangladesh finished at the top and will meet India on December 30. In the other semifinal, Sri Lanka will clash with Pakistan. — PTI
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