Nepal U19 vs B'desh U19, Quarter-Final at Dhaka, , Feb 05 2016 - Ball by Ball Commentary

That bring us to the end of our coverage today. Couldn't have asked for a more thrilling contest, could we? Nepal fought tooth and nail. Surely they can only get better from here. Lots of post-match features and news round up coming up. There will also be plenty of build up to tomorrow's quarterfinal fixture between India and Namibia. Do join us tomorrow. Until next time, it's goodbye from all of us here at the commentary desk

Presentation:

Mehedi Hasan is the Man of the Match for his unbeaten half-century. "Really happy, credit to Zakir for coming up with an excellent knock. The plan was to play for the singles and rotate strike, and it worked. The wicket was largely good, but a few balls turned as well. This win is great for the country."

Raju Rijal: "We lost a clutch of wickets after 25 overs, which resulted in us losing 25-30 runs with the bat."

Have to admit it was a little strange to not see Aarif Shaikh bowl another spell after conceding just nine runs in his first five overs. Not too sure if he was injured. Didn't look that way, but we will soon find out at the post-match press conference. Nepal's spinners did well, but the lack of experience, especially as the game got tensed towards the end, showed.

This is the first time Bangladesh are into the semifinals of a world event. What a result for the host nation. This wasn't the perfect game by any means, but the manner in which the fifth wicket pair held their composure even as the asking rate mounted has to be applauded. Mehedi Hasan, the captain, deserves plenty of credit for the calmness he brought to the fore, but you have to also feel for Nepal, who gave it their all. They can be proud of their effort. This wasn't one way traffic by any means. Had the stumping chance been taken when Mehedi Hasan was on 25, it could have been a different story. Nepal also perhaps let themselves down with the bat when a target of 240 looked a realistic possibility when Raju Rijal was batting. Towards the end, as the target was within striking distance, Zakir Hasan found his hitting range. Some clean hitting and tactful running helping Bangladesh prevail by six wickets.

One more fielder brought into the ring. Keeper and bowler in deep conversation. Long-off is going back now. The bowler's view has prevailed

Raju Rijal seems to have hurt his thumb. The physio is out attending to him

Conference between captain, bowler and the senior players

Sakeeb Ferdous: "Bangladeshi boys are showing their class. Nepalese are not way behind either, they have been pretty awesome so far in the tournament."

Hiranya Joshi: "Where is Arif Seikh? He has 5 overs left and can only bowl maximum of 4 overs now ... the most economical bowler of this match till now." The leggie has been summoned. Lamichhane comes in