On November 9, 2024, Nepal’s U19 women’s team will play against the UAE U19 team in their third match of the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier. Both teams are working hard to secure a place in the upcoming ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup, so this match is very important. Nepal and UAE have each won their games against Thailand and Kuwait by a big margin, making this a thrilling match between two strong teams.
Match Details
Time : 11:15 am Nepali Time
Date : 9 Nov, 2024
Stadium : The Seven Cricket Ground
Previous Match: Nepal U19 Women vs. UAE U19 Women (2022 ICC World Cup Qualifier)
In their last match, Nepal’s U19 women’s team played against the UAE U19 team in the 2022 ICC World Cup Qualifier. Nepal lost the match by 10 wickets. Nepal batted first but was all out for just 8 runs. UAE quickly chased this small target in just 1.1 overs, without losing any wickets. Nepal will look to improve and try to do better in their next match against UAE.
Pitch and Weather Conditions for UAE U19 vs Nepal U19
Weather: The weather is clear with temperatures ranging from 30°C to 35°C, making it ideal for playing cricket. The conditions are warm but good for the game, with no expected interruptions from rain.
Pitch: The pitch is expected to favor bowlers, especially seam bowlers, who are likely to do well in these conditions. Batting first is considered an advantage here, as teams have performed well setting a target on this pitch.
Toss & Target Prediction for UAE U19 vs Nepal U19
Toss Prediction :The team winning the toss is likely to choose to bat first. This pitch has been challenging for teams chasing a target, so setting a score is considered a safer option.
Target Prediction : The team batting first is expected to score 120+ runs, which would be a competitive total on this pitch. A score above 120 is likely to put pressure on the chasing team, especially with the bowling-friendly conditions.
Predicted XI For Both Team
Nepal U19 Team Players:
Alisha Kumari Yadav, Jyotsnika Marasini, Krishma Gurung, Manisha Kumari Upadhayay, Puja Mahato (c), Rachanna Kumari Chaudhary, Riya Sharma, Sabitri Dhami (wk), Sana Praveen, Seema Kc, Sony Pakhrin.
UAE U19 Team Players:
Al Maseera Jahangir, Avanee Sunil Patil, Ayushi Mahesh, Emily Thomas, Indhuja Nandakumar, Lavanya Keny, Mehak Thakur, Neha Kumari, Rinitha Rajith, Rishitha Rajith, Samaira Dharnidharka (c).
ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier – Points Table (After Match 4)
| # | Team | Mat | Won | Lost | N/R | Tie | Pts | Win % | Net RR | For | Against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UAE | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 100.00% | 4.5000 | 298/40.0 | 118/40.0 |
| 2 | Nepal | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 100.00% | 4.3750 | 232/40.0 | 57/40.0 |
| 3 | Thailand | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | -3.5250 | 116/40.0 | 257/40.0 |
| 4 | Kuwait | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | -5.3500 | 59/40.0 | 273/40.0 |
Upcoming Matches for the ICC Women’s U19 World Cup Asia Qualifier
November 8
– Rest/Reserve Day
November 9
– 9:30 am UAE time (11:15 am Nepali time): UAE vs Nepal
– 1:30 pm UAE time (3:15 pm Nepali time): Thailand vs Kuwait
November 10
– 9:30 am UAE time (11:15 am Nepali time): Kuwait vs UAE
– 1:30 pm UAE time (3:15 pm Nepali time): Thailand vs Nepal
November 11
– Rest/Reserve Day
November 12
– 9:30 am UAE time (11:15 am Nepali time): Nepal vs Kuwait
– 1:30 pm UAE time (3:15 pm Nepali time): UAE vs Thailand
November 13
– 9:30 am UAE time (11:15 am Nepali time): Kuwait vs Thailand
– 1:30 pm UAE time (3:15 pm Nepali time): Nepal vs UAE
How Nepal Can Qualify for the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025
To secure a spot in the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 in Malaysia, Nepal’s U19 women’s team needs to finish as the top team in the Asia Qualifier. The tournament includes Nepal, Kuwait, Thailand, and UAE, with each team playing two matches against every other team, totaling 6 matches. If Nepal ranks 1st after all matches, they will qualify for the 2025 World Cup. Only the top team from this Asia Qualifier will advance, so Nepal must maintain consistent performance to lead the group and earn their place in the tournament.
