It was a big boost for the youths ahead of the first Test against their English counterparts at Headingley from July 28.

Resuming the final day on 55-1, the local boys raced to 224-4 before they made a bold declaration, setting the visitors a victory target of 224 in 42 overs.

The Bangladesh youth took the challenge and won it with two balls to spare. In-form opener Nafees Ahmed led the way with a blazing 99.

Although his senior partner Nafees Iqbal, who struck 93 in the first innings, missed the second innings due to a slight thigh strain, makeshift opener Rahman more than justified his elevation. He was unbeaten on 88 at the kill.

Nafees Ahmed, who hammered 76 in the first innings, missed his first century by just one run when he was caught at deep mid-off in the 34th over.

Nazimuddin also clicked in the nick of time, scoring an unbeaten 29 after the departure of Nafees.

Earlier, Rubaiyet picked up two wickets while fast bowler Shahadat Hossain and left-arm spinner Nadif Chowdhury, who also bowls medium pacers, took one wicket each.

"Nadif is now bowling both, he opens the innings bowling left-arm medium and bringing the ball back into the right handers which is always dangerous. When the ball gets old he bowls his finger spin or if conditions or the wicket allows, he may bowl more medium pace. At the moment, he is not quick as yet but has the potential with more work and to become fast medium," explained Bangladesh Under-19 coach Richard McInnes when he was requested to clarify the young bowler's present action.