The FIFA World Cup 2022 is coming to an end. The tournament is at its business end, and it has only 3 games left. All the games in the FIFA World Cup 2022 were meaningful. We did not have any ?dead rubber? kind of games this time around. Defenders are the core of a team. You can score as many goals as you want, but it is the defense that will win you the big tournaments. Here is a look at the top 5 defenders in this tournament:?



<h2>Declan Rice Impressed in the FIFA World Cup 2022:?</h2>



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Declan Rice, the defensive midfielder was a class apart in his position. West Ham has a great prospect on their hands and is grooming him very well. His knowledge of the game is too good. His vision and ability to predict the position of the ball are essentials of his game. Declan made the most interceptions till the group stages, he made 11 of them. Declan can get a hefty contract after the FIFA World Cup 2022. ?



<h2>Achraf Hakimi was Great in the FIFA World Cup 2022:?</h2>



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Achraf Hakimi has carried a lot of burden on the Morocco National team. It is the Moroccan defense that has been rock solid throughout the tournament and has got the team through to the semis. Achraf has made the most tackles in the group stage as a defender. He has made 13 tackles. His ball recovery is also great. Hakimi has recovered the ball 29 times. Achraf Hakimi will be keen on carrying the same form to his games after the FIFA World Cup 2022. ?



<h2>Jurien Timber:&nbsp;</h2>



The Netherlands was very unfortunate that they couldn?t get through to the semi-finals. It was Emi Martinez who broke their hearts. Jurien Timber was the silver lining of this tournament for the Dutch. He was mighty impressive. Jurien plays for Ajax and has played top-flight football. He has experience playing high-profile games like the Champions League. He has the second most successful interceptions. He made 9 of those. ?



<h2>Romain Saiss was Elite in the FIFA World Cup 2022:?</h2>



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Romain Saiss is another Moroccan on the list. He plays as a defender and is also the leader of the African side. He plays club-level football for Besiktas and also has experience playing top-flight football. He has seen the pressure moments of the UCL and UEL. He has played alongside other world-class players. Romain has led by example. His percentage of aerial duals won is very high. ?



<h2>Marquinhos:?</h2>



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Marquinhos was expected to do well and he delivered. Apart from his missed penalty which eventually led to Brazil getting knocked out, he had a splendid tournament. He was so good that he single-handedly took Brazil through to the quarters. He formed the formidable wall of Brazil alongside Thiago Silva. He won the ball many times and made a handful of successful tackles. His game in the match against Cameroon was good too. &nbsp;



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FIFA World Cup 2022: Top 5 Defenders of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.&nbsp;

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The Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 has been reaching the conclusion and there are just two games left in the series. The focus shifts towards the fourth match of the series, which will be played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne. 
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 between the teams is currently levelled at 1-1. Therefore it will be a perfect opportunity for the the Indian team to take a lead in the series, especially with the fact that they haven't lost a game in Melbourne since 2011. 
Coming to the Indian XI for the fourth Test against Australia, it is likely that India will go unchanged. However, there are chances that they might go with two spinners looking at the conditions, which will be hot and humid in Melbourne. 
Openers - KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal; No.3 - Shubman Gill 
The Indian top order for the Melbourne Test will be the same. KL Rahul no doubt has locked his place as an opener in the team after his heroics in the first three games. On the other hand, Yashasvi Jaiswal has been kept quiet in the last two games after his century in Perth. 
Shubman Gill is expected to bat at No.3 and would be hoping to get some runs under his belt. The young batter has looked with the shots but hasn't been able to convert his starts and would want to change that in the next match of the series. 
Middle order - Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant (wk) 
Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant are expected to be the middle order for the Indian team during the Melbourne Test. The trio has struggled to get going in the Test series, and it will be a great opportunity for them to return to form and help the team win. 
The pressure, in particular, will be on skipper Rohit Sharma, as he scored just 19 runs in the last two games. Virat, on the other hand, slammed a ton in Perth but failed to get going in the last two games. Pant had starts but couldn't cash on them. 
All-rounders - Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Washington Sundar 
India is expected to play three all-rounders in Melbourne. The likes of Ravindra Jadeja and Nitish Kumar Reddy have been scoring runs for the team in the series. While Washington Sundar, who played the first match is likely to make a return. 
Washington Sundar is expected to replace Akash Deep for the Melbourne Test. Going with two spinners could turn out to be a great strategy for the team. 
Pacers - Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj 
The two front-line pacers for the Indian team going into the next game will be Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj. The two have been doing their job to great perfection and would want to carry on their form. 
<h2>India Playing 11 for MCG Test Prediction </h2>
KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wk), Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Reddy, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.
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Coming to the Indian XI for the fourth Test against Australia, it is likely that India will go unchanged

India playing 11 for the fourth Test against Australia prediction

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Replacing the legendary Ravichandran Ashwin in the Test Team is not going to be an easy task for the Indian Cricket Team management. Since 2014, Ashwin's bowling has proven to be an X factor in the Men in Blue's Test-Series wins. The 38-year-old recently announced his retirement from International Cricket following the conclusion of the Gabba Test-Match which shocked the entire world of Cricket. 
His contributions with both bat and ball have proven to be really important for Team India and now that he has retired, let's take a look at three players who can prove to be long-term replacements for the legendary off-spinner. 

<h2>3. Saurabh Kumar</h2>
31-year-old slow left arm orthodox spinner Saurabh Kumar has proven to be consistent threat with the ball in Domestic Cricket. Representing the team of Uttar Pradesh, he has taken part in a total of 77 first-class games, in which has dismissed 321 batters at a good average of 25.9. He also has 25 five-wicket hauls next to his name and his best figures are 8-64.
He's a capable batter too, having scored 2,333 runs at a decent average of 25.92 which includes 2 hundreds and 15 half-centuries and he's in excellent form at present. He was also included in India's squad for the home England Test-Series and when it comes to home Test-Matches, it's believed that he will be the next one to get regular opportunities to represent the Indian Cricket Team in the longest format of the game.

<h2>2. Manav Suthar</h2>
22-year-old Manav Suthar, hailing from Rajasthan has recently started to find his feat in First-class Domestic Cricket. But, since his debut, he has bowled in a consistent manner and has 86 scalps next to his name in 21 contests at a good average of 27.53.This includes six four-wicket hauls, four fifers and two 10-wicket hauls. 
Even with the bat, he's a handy player as he has scored 663 runs with a highest score of 93* runs and has also brought up hif fifty four times. He's a promising youngster and with age on his side, Suthar can certainly prove to be a like-to-like replacement for Ashwin.

<h2>1. Washington Sundar</h2>
It's a realistic and known fact that Washington Sundar will be the most likely and suitable replacement for the legendary Ravi Ashwin. Sundar has been performing in an exceptional manner in Test Cricket recently, consistently picking up wickets and scoring crucial runs down the order. He's also a part of the ongoing 2024 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series versus the Kangaroos and since Ashwin will not be there in the last two Test-Matches, Sundar will take his place. 
While he has been a consistent performer over the years, the only problem he faces is his history of getting injured for long durations. His injury problems have proven to be a major reason behind his inability to make himself a regular in Team India's squad for the last three years, there's a possibility that the BCCI might just consider keeping backup options in mind.

Ravichandran Ashwin of India receives his 100th Test cap from former Indian Head coach Rahul Dravid | Image: BCCI

India's star spinner Ravichandran Ashwin , who took 537 wickets in 106 Tests, has announced his retirement from international cricket. The Indian Management are on a lookout for a suitable like-to-like replacement for the legendary Off-spinner.

3 Players who can prove to be long-term replacements for Ravi Ashwin in India's Test Team

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India skipper Rohit Sharma has been under a lot of scanner for his poor form with the bat in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The captain hasn't been at his best and has bagged a series of low scores in Test cricket of late. 
Rohit Sharma, who failed in the entire home season, is having the worst possible time in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The opening batter missed the first match of the series and, after that, sacrificed his opening position for KL Rahul, who has a position of his own.
Rohit Sharma, in the four innings that he has played in the ongoing series against Australia, has been at his worst. He hasn't looked confident at all as his feet look stuck at the ground. This has seen him getting out on low scores and coping with a lot of criticism. 
Rohit Sharma has been under the pump, and it's fair to say that the last two games of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 will be career-defining for him. It could be a make-or-break series for him, and it won't be a surprise if the captain brings his A-game in the last two games. 
But things don't look great for him either. Rohit Sharma has been putting hard yards in the nets, but in what was a bizarre moment, the captain of India got out to part-timer in the nets. The senior batter was seen batting against Devdutt Padikkal in the nets. 
Rohit Sharma, however, got trapped in lbw by Devdutt Padikkal. The batter tried to play the shot on the back foot but missed the ball and ended up getting hit right in front. From the naked eye, it looked plumb as the captain, too, looked shocked. 
The video of the incident went viral on the internet with many criticising Rohit Sharma for getting out. You can find the video below: 
Rohit Sharma has struggled immensely with the bat in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The skipper has managed just 19 runs in the 4 innings that he has played. He would be keen to turn things around and silence all his critics with the bat.
<h2>Watch: Devdutt Padikkal removes Rohit Sharma in nets</h2>
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India skipper Rohit Sharma has been under a lot of scanner for his poor form with the bat in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25

Watch: Rohit Sharma gets out to Devdutt Padikkal in nets as his woeful form continues

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India fast bowler Akash Deep talked about the plans the team has made to stop the Australia batter Travis Head in the last two games of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. He revealed that they will be using the short ball ploy against the batter early in his innings. 
Australia batter Travis Head has been the biggest nightmare of the Indian team in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The left-hander has troubled the Rohit Sharma-led side a lot in the series and the bowlers so far seem to have no answers to the carnage by him. 
Travis Head is the leading run-getter in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 and this surely reveals the kind of impact that he has made. The batter has batted with sheer dominance and has hardly put a foot wrong in the series, which has seen three games being played so far. 
Travis Head slammed a solid half-century in the Perth Test and followed it up with a dominating ton in the pink-ball Test. If this was not enough, the batter hit another brutal ton in the Gabba game and took the game away from India. 
<h2>We’ll target specific areas and hope to force him into mistakes - Akash Deep on Travis Head </h2>
With Indian bowlers struggling against Travis Head, Akash Deep leaked the plan of the Indian team to bowl against the batter. He said that they will be sticking to the same deliveries and maintaining discipline in their bowling. 
He pointed out that the batter struggles to get going against short balls and they will try to execute that and won't let the batter settle at all. While speaking to reporters, he explained: 
"As fast bowlers, we will stick to the same deliveries and maintain discipline in our bowling. We will bowl from both over and around the wicket, assess the pitch and conditions, and plan accordingly. 
"I think Travis Head, in particular, struggles against short balls. We won’t let him settle at the crease. We’ll target specific areas and hope to force him into mistakes, which will create chances for us." 
Overall in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, Travis Head has scored 409 runs at an average of 81.80, with two centuries and an 89-run knock. He would be keen to carry on and help Australia win the last two games of the series.
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India fast bowler Akash Deep talked about the plans the team has made to stop the Australia batter Travis Head in the last two games of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25

Akash Deep leaks India's plan against Travis Head for the MCG Test

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England and the Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced the 15-member strong squad for the  T20I series against India. The two teams will be locking horns with each other in the five-match T20I series ahead of the three-match ODI series. 
The England team will be playing under the leadership of Jos Buttler. The team has a good combination of young players as well as experienced players. With India playing the aggressive brand of cricket, it promises to be an exciting series between the teams as they look to build for the T20 World Cup 2026. 
Skipper Buttler, along with Phil Salt, are the two openers in the tea,m, while there are plenty of all-rounders in the team as well. The likes of Jacob Bethel, Liam Livingstone, Jamie Overton and others will be forming a strong squad for the five T20Is against India. 
The England team will be leaving for India on 17th January and the first T20I between the teams is all set to take place from 22nd January at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Chennai, Rajkot, Pune, and Mumbai will be hosting the next four games respectively. 
This will also mark the first series for Brendon McCullum as the head coach of England in the white-ball format. He will be hoping to emulate the red-ball form in e-ball cricket as well and help the team win the series against the Suryakumar Yadav-led side. 
<h2>England squad for the T20I series against India </h2>
Here's England's squad for the T20I series against India 
Jos Buttler (Lancashire) (Captain) Rehan Ahmed (Leicestershire) Jofra Archer (Sussex) Gus Atkinson (Surrey) Jacob Bethell (Warwickshire) Harry Brook (Yorkshire) Brydon Carse (Durham) Ben Duckett (Nottinghamshire) Jamie Overton (Surrey) Jamie Smith (Surrey) Liam Livingstone (Lancashire) Adil Rashid (Yorkshire) Saqib Mahmood (Lancashire) Phil Salt (Lancashire) Mark Wood (Durham) 
Schedule of the India vs England T20I series 
1st IT20: India v England, Wednesday 22 January, Eden Gardens, Kolkata
2nd IT20: India v England, Saturday 25 January, MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
3rd IT20: India v England, Tuesday 28 January, Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot
4th IT20: India v England, Friday 31 January, MCA Stadium, Pune
5th IT20: India v England, Sunday 2 February, Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
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The England team will be playing under the leadership of Jos Buttler

England announces squad for the T20I series against India

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India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has issued a massive warning to the Australia team ahead of the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. He said that they need to win one game out of the two remaining and they will retain the trophy. 
The Test series between India and Australia is levelled at 1-1. Both the teams displayed magnificent performances in the first three games, and the focus moves towards the fourth Test, which will be played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) from 26th December, which will be a Boxing Day match. 
While it was India who registered a massive 295-run win in Perth, Australia fought back and won the next game in Adelaide by 10 wickets. The Gabba Test ended in a draw, and now the stage is all set for the most important match of the series, which will be a virtual series decider. 
India hasn't lost a Boxing Day Test against Australia in the last 12 years, and it will be a massive opportunity for the team to win. If they manage to win the match, they will retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and also will inch one step closer to the final of the ICC World Test Championship final, which will be played next year. 
<h2>Even if we win one match out of the next two, we will retain the series - Ravindra Jadeja </h2>
Ravindra Jadeja, who attended the short press conference, admitted that they are in a good position. But he also was quick to quip that if they win even one game, they will retain the series. He is confident that they will complete a hat-trick of wins in Australia. Speaking to reporters, he explained:
"We are in a good position, after three matches, it's still 1-1. It is going to be interesting. Even if we win one match out of the next two, we will retain the series because we have won the last two times here. 
"It's a good opportunity to push ourselves and do well in Melbourne. Yes, we will worry about the last match later, the focus now is on the Boxing Day Test. It's a crucial game for us." 
Ravindra Jadeja will be extremely important for India going into the last two games of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The all-rounder played a vital role for India in the last match, where he made a comeback and played a magnificent innings of 77 runs with the bat.
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India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has issued a massive warning to the Australia team ahead of the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.

Ravindra Jadeja issues warning to Australia ahead of MCG Test with "we will retain the series" statement

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India skipper Rohit Sharma has been putting hard yards in the nets ahead of the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The match between the two teams will get underway on 26th December at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. 
Rohit Sharma has struggled immensely with the bat in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The skipper has managed just 19 runs in the 4 innings that he has played, and this has seen him facing a lot of criticism for his poor returns with the bat in an important series. 
Rohit Sharma, who missed the first Test, has been batting in the middle order in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The premier batter has allowed KL Rahul to take the role at the top, but moving down the order hasn't done anything great to him either, as he has looked clueless while batting at No.6. 
With pressure mounting on him, Rohit Sharma is making sure that he gives his best and prepares himself fully for the Melbourne game. As per the reports in RevSportz, it is learned that the Indian captain is putting hard yards in the nets and has left no stone unturned ahead of the MCG Test. 
<h2>Rohit Sharma displayed precise footwork and moved his feet well in nets </h2>
The reports claimed that Rohit Sharma batted for 1 hour 20 minutes. The captain displayed precise footwork and moved well. He wasn't going for every ball and trusted his defence. The most important thing was he was looking hungry to bat. 
The upcoming fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 will be extremely important for the Indian team. Witn series being levelled at 1-1, it will be a massive opportunity for Rohit Sharma and his men to take a lead and retain the Trophy and also put one step closer to the ICC World Test Championship final. 
The focus will be on Rohit Sharma as he will be looking to silence all these critics and play a big innings with the bat. If India has to fancy their chances of winning, they would want the skipper to step up and take the team to win in the next game of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.
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India skipper Rohit Sharma has been putting hard yards in the nets ahead of the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.

Amid criticism, Rohit Sharma bats for 1 hour 20 minutes in the nets, Check full details

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Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has been accused of deliberately fighting with the Australian media ahead of the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The Australian media targeted the left-hander for not answering questions in English. 
This came after Ravindra Jadeja attended the press conference ahead of the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The all-rounder couldn't attend to the reporters for a long as they had to catch the team bus, which was heading towards the ground for a practice session. 
The Australian media claimed that Ravindra Jadeja answered questions in Hindi and didn't reply anything in English. This came even though he knew that there were Australian reporters as well, and yet he didn't say anything in English that didn't go well with the media people there. 
The Australian media also recently fought with Virat Kohli at the Melbourne airport. This was because they clicked the pictures of his family without his consent, and it didn't go well with Batter, who lashed out at the media, telling them they couldn't film him without his family. 
With the fresh controversy over Ravindra Jadeja, Indian media also has hit out at the Australian media. The reports in RevSportz claimed that it wasn't mandatory to reply to questions in English and added that the all-rounder still managed a 9-minute press conference despite the team bus waiting for him. 
<h2>Ravindra Jadeja will be extremely important for India going into the last two games of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25</h2>
Ravindra Jadeja will be extremely important for India going into the last two games of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The all-rounder played a vital role for India in the last match, where he made a comeback and played a magnificent innings of 77 runs with the bat. 
His innings came at a crucial time when India lost early wickets and was under massive pressure. Jadeja's knock helped India avoid the follow-on and draw the match. The series between the two teams is now levelled at 1-1 and the next game will be played in Melbourne on 26th December.
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Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has been accused of deliberately fighting with the Australian media ahead of the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.

Tensions in Indian camp; Ravindra Jadeja accused of...

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The all-important title-deciding contest, the final of the 2024 U-19 Women's Asia Cup is set to be played between Asian rivals India U-19 and Bangladesh U-19. This highly exciting encounter is going to be played on Sunday, 22nd of December, 2024 in the city of Kuala Lampur. 
The Indian Cricket Team booked their spot in the final by defeating Sri Lanka in the Super 4 stage of the tournament while Bangladesh on other hand secured a comfortable victory over Nepal to face the Girls in Blue in the final. This forthcoming contest can be watched for free by the Indian fans and in this article, we will be taking a look at the live-streaming details of the contest.
Both the teams had played their last Super 4 matches on Friday of this week. The Indians registered a four wicket victory over the Sri Lankans and slow-left-arm-orthodox-spinner Aayushi Shukla played a crucial role in her team's victory as she ended the game with figures of 4-10. 
The U-19 Bangladeshi Women's Team on the other hand defeated Nepal by a margin of nine wickets in their final Super 4 contest. However, playing in the final won't be easy for the Sumaiya Akter-led team as the Indians had earlier thrashed them by a margin of eight wickets in their previous meeting in the Super four stage.
<h2>Women's U-19 Asia Cup Final: When and Where to watch the Summit clash between India and Bangladesh for free? </h2>
The all-important Final of the 2024 U-19 Women's Asia Cup between India U-19 and Bangladesh U-19 will held tomorrow on Sunday. The match will start at 7:00 AM IST (Indian Standard Time). Fans will get the opportunity to watch this contest for free as the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) will be streaming it on their official YouTube Channel. The Super 4 stage matches were also broadcasted for free on the same YouTube channel.
<h2>Team India were the table toppers in the Super 4 phase of the tournament</h2>
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<th title="Team Name" style="width: 49.4475%;">Team</th>
<th title="Matches Played" style="width: 3.8674%;">M</th>
<th title="Wins" style="width: 4.14365%;">W</th>
<th title="Lose" style="width: 3.1768%;">L</th>
<th title="Tied" style="width: 8.28729%;">Tied</th>
<th title="No Result" style="width: 7.32044%;">N/R</th>
<th title="Points" style="width: 8.01105%;">PTS</th>
<th title="Net Run Rate" style="width: 12.1547%;">Net RR</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td style="width: 3.59116%;">Q</td>
<td style="width: 49.4475%;">India Women Under-19</td>
<td style="width: 3.8674%;">4</td>
<td style="width: 4.14365%;">3</td>
<td style="width: 3.1768%;">0</td>
<td style="width: 8.28729%;">0</td>
<td style="width: 7.32044%;">1</td>
<td style="width: 8.01105%;">7</td>
<td style="width: 12.1547%;">+3.266</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 3.59116%;">Q</td>
<td style="width: 49.4475%;">Bangladesh Women Under-19</td>
<td style="width: 3.8674%;">4</td>
<td style="width: 4.14365%;">3</td>
<td style="width: 3.1768%;">1</td>
<td style="width: 8.28729%;">0</td>
<td style="width: 7.32044%;">0</td>
<td style="width: 8.01105%;">6</td>
<td style="width: 12.1547%;">+1.749</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 3.59116%;">3</td>
<td style="width: 49.4475%;">Nepal Women Under-19</td>
<td style="width: 3.8674%;">4</td>
<td style="width: 4.14365%;">1</td>
<td style="width: 3.1768%;">1</td>
<td style="width: 8.28729%;">0</td>
<td style="width: 7.32044%;">2</td>
<td style="width: 8.01105%;">4</td>
<td style="width: 12.1547%;">-0.130</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 3.59116%;">4</td>
<td style="width: 49.4475%;">Sri Lanka Women Under-19</td>
<td style="width: 3.8674%;">4</td>
<td style="width: 4.14365%;">1</td>
<td style="width: 3.1768%;">2</td>
<td style="width: 8.28729%;">0</td>
<td style="width: 7.32044%;">1</td>
<td style="width: 8.01105%;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: center; width: 12.1547%;">+0.593</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Team India, under the captaincy of Niki Prasad were the table toppers in the Super 4 phase of Women's U-19 Asia Cup. They played four matches and out of these four games, they registered victories in three while match ended in a no-result situation. They topped the table with seven points next to their name. 
The Bangladeshi U-19 Women's Team had occupied the 2nd position in the overall standings. They participated in four games and secured wins in three contests. As we had told you earlier, the Bangladeshi team had lost their Super 4 match versus India and that's the reason why they were sitting at the 2nd position in the Points Table with six points next to their name. 

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The Under 19 teams of India and Bangladesh will be fighting it out against each other in the final to get their hands on the Asia Cup trophy

2024 Women's U19 Asia Cup Final: Asian Rivals India and Bangladesh will be locking horns versus each other in the all-important Final of the U-19 Women's  Asia Cup. This match will be played on Sunday, 22nd of December and fans will get the opportunity to watch this match for free.