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In a thrilling prelude to the highly anticipated U19 Cricket World Cup 2024, the Nepalese U19 cricket team is set to clash with formidable opponents Scotland U19 and West Indies U19 in two gripping warm-up encounters. The stage is set, with the first match against Scotland scheduled for January 13 at Braam Fisherville, Dobsonville, Johannesburg, followed by a face-off against West Indies on January 16 at St Stithians Main Oval, Johannesburg. Both clashes are slated to kick off at 1:45 PM (NST).
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Already stationed in South Africa, the Nepalese U19 squad will undergo an intensive high-performance camp until January 12, fine-tuning their skills and strategies in preparation for the global cricket spectacle.
The U19 World Cup, initially slated to be hosted by Sri Lanka, witnessed a change in venue due to the suspension of the Sri Lanka Cricket Board by the International Cricket Council (ICC). As a result, the cricketing extravaganza will unfold on South African soil from January 19 to February 11.
Nepal finds itself placed in Group D, alongside cricket powerhouses Pakistan, New Zealand, and Afghanistan. The group stage matches promise to be gripping encounters:
- January 21: Nepal vs New Zealand
- January 24: Nepal vs Pakistan
- January 27: Nepal vs Afghanistan
All eyes will be on Buffalo Park, East London, the chosen battleground where Nepal's U19 team will showcase their cricketing prowess in these crucial matches, each commencing at 1:45 PM (NST).
About Playing XI :
Leading the charge for Nepal U19 is skipper Dev Khanal, steering a talented lineup featuring Dipesh Kandel, Gulshan Jha, Durgesh Gupta, Subash Bhandari, Aakash Tripathi, Arjun Kumal, Deepak Bohara, Uttam Thapa Magar as the wicketkeeper, Dipak Dumre, Aakash Chand, Bishal KC, Tilak Raj Bhandari, Bipin Rawal as the backup wicketkeeper, and Dipak Bohara.