The first match of the ACC U19 Premier Cup 2023 will feature Nepal U19 versus Iran U19 on October 12, 2023. The match will take place in Malaysia and is scheduled to start at 7:15 PM Nepali time.Nepal is determined to win their first match with a significant margin and secure the top position in Group A. There are a total of four groups, each consisting of four teams, making it a total of 16 teams in the tournament.
The top team from each group will advance to the semifinals.After the semifinals, the two winning teams will qualify for the U19 Asia Cup 2023 in December, which is to be held in Pakistan. Meanwhile, the two teams that lose in the semifinals will compete for the third position, and the third-place team will also secure a spot in the Asia Cup.
Nepal’s team is considered strong, especially when compared to Iran. Additionally, Nepal has already secured qualification for the U19 World Cup in 2024, which has boosted the confidence and positive mindset of the young players.
Key players for the Nepali team include Arjun Kumal, Rahul Tripathi, Dipesh Kandel, Akash Chand, and Captain Dev Khanel. Bishal Bikram KC is another player to watch out for
