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In a high-stakes encounter, the Nepal U19 cricket team is set to face off against Afghanistan U19 in the final group-stage match of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup. The tension is palpable, as both teams find themselves in a do-or-die situation, with the winner securing a coveted spot in the Super-Six stage of the tournament.
Crucial Match Details:
Date: January 26 (Friday)
Time: 1:45 PM (NST)
Venue: Buffalo Park, East London, South Africa
Live coverage: Tune in to ICC.tv
Historic First Encounter:
Adding to the excitement, this clash marks the first-ever meeting between Nepal and Afghanistan in a World Cup event. The stage is set for a historic battle that could shape the trajectory of both teams in the tournament.
Previous Encounter Recap:
Recalling their recent clash in the ACC U19 Asia Cup 2023, Afghanistan emerged victorious by 73 runs. Facing a challenging target of 261, Nepal's Arjun Kumal exhibited resilience with a noteworthy 91, but Afghanistan's Jamshid Zadran's century proved pivotal in their triumph.
Weather Conditions:
Luckily for cricket enthusiasts, the weather forecast suggests minimal chances of rain interruption. With an average temperature of 29°C, 64% humidity, and a gentle wind flow of 13 km/h, conditions seem favorable for an uninterrupted and thrilling encounter.
Playing XI:
Nepal’s Squad:
- Dev Khanal (c)
- Dipesh Kandel
- Gulshan Jha
- Durgesh Gupta
- Subash Bhandari
- Aakash Tripathi
- Arjun Kumal
- Deepak Bohara
- Uttam Thapa Magar (wk)
- Dipak Dumre
- Aakash Chand
- Bishal KC
- Tilak Raj Bhandari
- Bipin Rawal (wk)
- Dipak Bohara
Afghanistan’s Squad:
- Naseer Khan (C)
- Numan Shah (VC and WK)
- Hassan Eisakhil
- Khalid Taniwal
- Jamshid Zadran
- Wafiullah Tarakhil
- Ali Ahmad Nasar
- Sohail Khan Zurmati
- Rahimullah Zurmati
- Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar
- Arab Gul Momand
- Faridoon Dawoodzai
- Bashir Ahmad Afghan
- Khalil Ahmad
- Zahid Afghan