Bangladesh defeat Zimbabwe but bow out of the Under-19 World Cup

The Bangladesh Under-19 cricket team wrapped up their campaign at the Under-19 World Cup. In their final Super Six encounter, the squad secured a convincing 74-run win over one of the tournament's hosts, Zimbabwe. Iqbal Hossain Emon delivered a stellar performance, earning player of the match honors with a five-wicket haul.

During the group stage, Bangladesh defeated the USA, lost to India, and their clash with New Zealand was abandoned. In the Super Six, they suffered a defeat to England, rendering the match against Zimbabwe a mere formality for both sides.

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It's worth noting that Australia, Afghanistan, and England have already secured their spots in the semifinals. The final berth will be contested between India and Pakistan in a head-to-head clash tomorrow, February 1. Reigning world champions Australia remain in the hunt for another title.