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As the cricketing action unfolds in the ICC U19 World Cup, the stage is set for a riveting encounter between Nepal U19 and the formidable India U19. While Nepal may be out of the semifinal race, their clash against the unbeaten Indian side promises to be a spectacle worth watching.
Details of the Nepal U19 vs India U19 Encounter:
Date: February 2, 2024 (Fri)
Time: 1:45 PM (NST)
Venue: Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein
Live Coverage: Tune in to ICC.tv
Historical Head-to-Head:
In World Cup encounters, India holds a 2-0 lead against Nepal. The two teams crossed paths in 2000 and 2016, with India emerging victorious on both occasions. In 2000, Nepal set a target of 101/9, but India chased it down comfortably in 25.2 overs. In 2016, the explosive batting of Rishab Pant propelled India to a seven-wicket win while chasing 170 runs.
Recalling the Recent Clash:
The last meeting between Nepal and India in the ACC U19 Asia Cup 2023 was a forgettable one for the Nepali side. Suffering a humiliating 10-wicket defeat in Dubai, Nepal's batting lineup crumbled as Raj Limbani wreaked havoc, bundling them out for just 52 runs in 22.1 overs. India effortlessly chased the target in a mere 7.1 overs without losing a single wicket.
Weather Outlook:
According to Google's weather report, the match in Bloemfontein is unlikely to be affected by rain. With an average temperature of 21°C, humidity at around 60%, and a gentle wind flow of 5.14 km/h, conditions seem favorable for an uninterrupted contest.
Form Guide:
India enters the match unbeaten in the tournament, showcasing their dominance with an 84-run victory over Bangladesh and impressive 200+ run wins in subsequent matches. In the Super-Six opener, they crushed New Zealand by a massive 214 runs.
On the other hand, Nepal's journey has been a mix of highs and lows. They secured a spot in the Super-Six with a win against Afghanistan but faced defeats against New Zealand and Pakistan in the group stage. In the Super-Six, they suffered a close five-wicket loss to Bangladesh.
Squads:
Nepal’s Squad:
- Dev Khanal (captain)
- 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
India’s Squad:
- Uday Saharan (c)
- Arshin Kulkarni
- Adarsh Singh
- Rudra Mayur Patel
- Sachin Dhas
- Priyanshu Moliya
- Musheer Khan
- Aravelly Avanish Rao
- Saumy Kumar Pandey
- Murugan Abhishek
- Innesh Mahajan
- Dhanush Gowda
- Aaradhya Shukla
- Raj Limbani
- Naman Tiwari