1997 Youth Asia Cup

1997 Youth Asia Cup
Administrator(s) Asian Cricket Council
Cricket format One Day International
Tournament format(s) Round-robin and Knockout
Host(s)  Hong Kong
Champions  Bangladesh
Participants 8
Matches played 18
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1997 Youth Asia Cup is a inaugural Youth Asia Cup tournament administered by Asian Cricket Council. This tournament was hosted by Hong Kong from 30 November - 7 December 1997. Total 8 team was participated on this tournament. This tournament is also a qualifying tournament for 1998 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup at South Africa [1]

Matches

A total of 18 matches were played in the tournament. Bangladesh and Papua New Guinea went for the Final securing their place at 1998 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup at South Africa. In Final Bangladesh win Papua New Guinea by 256 runs and become 1999 Youth Asia Cup champions. [2]

References

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