The 3rd day of the ICC U19 World Cup 2024 marks a significant moment in Nepal’s cricket history as the nation competes against New Zealand U19 in the ongoing tournament. This match holds immense importance for Nepal, as it signifies their return to the World Cup after an eight-year hiatus. The last time Nepal participated in the U19 World Cup was in 2016, during the ICC U19 World Cup held in Bangladesh. The match against New Zealand is scheduled to kick off at 1:45 PM Nepali time at Buffalo Park, East London ground.”
In their U19 cricket history, Nepal has faced New Zealand twice, emerging victorious on both occasions. The most recent encounter took place during the 2016 U19 World Cup, where Nepal secured a notable win against New Zealand, triumphing by 32 runs. In this memorable match, Captain Raju Rijal played a pivotal role, contributing 48 runs to the team’s successIn the all-rounder category, Gulshan Jha and Dipesh Kandel add versatility to the team, contributing both with the bat and ball. The bowling attack is led by Akash Chand and Durgesh Gupta, who are poised to showcase their skills and play a crucial role in Nepal’s quest for success in the tournament.
Nepal’s journey in the ICC U19 World Cup 2024 includes the following fixtures:
January 21: Nepal vs New Zealand
January 24: Nepal vs Pakistan
January 26: Nepal vs Afghanistan
Before the commencement of the ICC U19 World Cup 2024, Nepal engaged in two warm-up matches. In the first warm-up match against Scotland, Nepal showcased their prowess by securing a victory, winning by 7 wickets on the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method. The team displayed resilience and skill, setting a positive tone for their campaign.
However, the second warm-up match against West Indies was unfortunately abandoned due to heavy rain. Despite the weather interruption, the team had the opportunity to fine-tune their strategies and preparations for the upcoming challenges in the tournament
