Bangladesh Vs New Zealand LIVE Score, ICC U-19 World Cup 2026: Rain Stops Play in Bulawayo| NZ 51/1 (10)

Not again! Unfortunately, the cloud gates have opened again and the umpires and players are walking back to the dressing room to take cover. We have another delay at our hands.

Skipper Tom Jones (16*) and Aryan Mann (20) have steadied the ship for New Zealand after the fall of an early wicket. They have negated Bangladesh's advantage of bowling first on a wicket which had something for the bowlers. The partnership has become reached the 40-run mark and is still going strong.

NZ 51/1 (10)

Bangladesh have made good start by exploiting the moisture of the wickets and picked up the wicket of Kiwi opener Hugo Bogue. He was casted by Iqbal Hossain Emon, giving BAN their first breakthough. Skipper Tom Jones is the next batter in for New Zealand.

NZ 19/1 (4)

Three overs have been deducted from each innings to make up for the lost time. The match will now be 47 overs per side.

New Zealand U19: Aryan Mann, Hugo Bogue, Tom Jones(c), Snehith Reddy, Marco Alpe(w), Jacob Cotter, Brandon Matzopoulos, Callum Samson, Flynn Morey, Harry Burns, Mason Clarke

Bangladesh U19: Zawad Abrar, MD Rifat Beg, Md Azizul Hakim Tamim, Kalam Siddiki Aleen, Md Rizan Hossan, Sheikh Paevez Jibon, Md Farid Hasan Faysal(w), Md Samiun Basir Ratul(c), Al Fahad, Iqbal Hossain Emon, Saad Islam Razin

Finally, we have some good news from the ground. The toss has taken place, Bangladesh have won the coin toss and have elected to bowl first.

The rain has subsided but the toss couldn't still take place due to wet ground conditions. The groundsmen are working hard to make the playing arena suitable for play. We'll keep you posted with live updates, just stay tuned with us.

We have an update for you, unfortunately, it's not a good one. The toss between Bangladesh U19 and New Zealand U19 has been delayed due to rain. Stay tuned with us for timely further updates.

Bangladesh's participation in the upcoming is shrouded in uncertainty as according to reports by ESPN CricInfo, ICC HAS rejected their demands of swapping groups with Ireland and has given them a deadlock to confirm their participation in the World Cup by January 21. Check out the full story here.

The Indian U19 team is also placed placed in Group B with both these teams. India have already qualified for the Super Six stage after winning their initial two matches against the USA and Bangladesh.

Match: Bangladesh vs New Zealand

Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo

Date: January 20, 2026

Time: 13:00 IST

Live Streaming: Jio Hotstar

Live Telecast: Star Sports

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