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After a hiatus from the 2020 and 2022 editions, Nepal is making a triumphant return to the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2024. Their remarkable victory against UAE U19 in the final secured their spot in the prestigious tournament, set to unfold in South Africa from January 19 to February 11.
Placed in Group D alongside cricket powerhouses Pakistan, New Zealand, and Afghanistan, Nepal is gearing up for a high-stakes showdown. Their campaign kicks off with a clash against New Zealand U19 on January 21 at Buffalo Park, East London, South Africa, starting at 1:45 PM (NST).
Head to Head in World Cup:
In a head-to-head analysis, Nepal holds an impressive record against New Zealand in the U19 World Cup, claiming victory in both encounters. The first, a nail-biting one-wicket win in the plate final of the 2006 edition, showcased Basanta Regmi's heroics. The second victory came in 2016 with a 32-run triumph over a formidable Kiwi side featuring Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, and Finn Allen.
Prelude to Glory: Warm-Up Matches Unveiled
As the Nepalese team arrived in South Africa on January 6th, allowing ample time for acclimatization and practice matches, expectations are high for an intense battle. Their warm-up matches against Scotland, which they won, and West Indies, which was interrupted by rain, demonstrated their preparedness. Meanwhile, New Zealand faced defeat against West Indies but bounced back with a victory over Scotland.
Weather Wonders: Ideal Conditions Forecasted for Nepal vs. New Zealand U19 Showdown
The weather forecast for the Nepal U19 vs. New Zealand U19 clash at Buffalo Park looks promising, with a 0% chance of rain, an average temperature of 28°C, 71% humidity, and a gentle wind flow of 24km/h.
Beyond the New Zealand Clash: Nepal’s Roadmap Unveiled
In addition to their opener against New Zealand, Nepal's upcoming fixtures include clashes against Pakistan on January 24 and Afghanistan on January 26, both in East London.
Squads for the encounter are as follows:
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
New Zealand’s Squad:
- Oscar Jackson (captain)
- Tom Jones
- Zac Cumming
- Alex Thomson
- Ben Breitmeyer
- Sam Clode
- Rahman Hekmat
- Josh Olliver
- Cameron Paul
- Snehith Reddy
- Ewald Schreuder
- Lachie Stackpole
- Ollie Tewatiya
- Ryan Tsourgas.