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The U19 Asia Cup kicks off tomorrow in the UAE, initially planned for Pakistan. Running from December 8 to 17, the tournament features eight nations. Group A includes Nepal, India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, while Group B consists of Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Japan, and UAE.
Tomorrow, on December 8, Nepal U19 faces Pakistan U19 in the tournament opener.
In preparation, Nepal underwent a training camp, including exhibition matches. Aspiring players for Pakistan U19 gathered at the Hanif Mohammad High-Performance Centre in Karachi ahead of squad finalization.
Match Details:
Set to take place at the ICC Academy Ground 2 in Dubai on December 8, the Nepal-Pakistan U19 encounter is scheduled for an 11:15 AM (NST) kick-off. The teams are gearing up for a spirited start to their campaigns in this prestigious tournament.
Weather Report:
Favorable weather conditions are expected on matchday, with no rain in the forecast. The playing conditions are anticipated to be ideal, boasting an average temperature of 28°C, 57% humidity, and a 13km/h wind.
Head to Head:
Nepal and Pakistan have a history that includes a remarkable 30-run victory for Nepal in the U-19 World Cup 2002. However, recent encounters have seen Pakistan U19 hold the upper hand, setting the stage for an intriguing contest.
Predicted playing XI:
Nepal U19 Squad:
- Dev Khanal (c)
- Dipesh Kandel
- Gulshan Jha
- Hemant Dhami
- Subash Bhandari
- Aakash Tripathi
- Arjun Kumal
- Deepak Bohara
- Uttam Thapa Magar
- Dipak Dumre
- Aakash Chand
- Bishal KC
- Tilak Raj Bhandari
- Bipin Rawal
Pakistan U19 Squad:
- Saad Baig (c & wk)
- Ahmad Hussain
- Ali Asfand
- Amir Hassan
- Arafat Minhas (VC)
- Azan Awais
- Khubaib Khalil
- Najab Khan
- Naveed Ahmed Khan
- Mohammad Riazullah
- Mohammad Tayyab Arif
- Mohammad Zeeshan
- Shahzaib Khan
- Shamyl Hussain
- Ubaid Shah
Nepal’s Upcoming Matches:
Nepal vs Afghanistan - On December 10
Nepal vs India - On December 12