India opted to bowl first in Al Amerat and immediately seized control through sharp early spells that reduced Nepal to 27 for 3 inside nine overs. Despite a gritty 43-run stand anchored by Darsh Sonal, the batting side collapsed again once Yashveer Goud broke the partnership. India's opening pair then required only 19.1 overs to overhaul the 129-run target, finishing the contest with 30.5 overs to spare.
Key points
India Under-19 kicked off their continental campaign with an emphatic 10-wicket triumph o…: India Under-19 kicked off their continental campaign with an emphatic 10-wicket triumph over Nepal Under-19.
A disciplined all-round bowling effort restricted the opposition to a modest total and tr…: A disciplined all-round bowling effort restricted the opposition to a modest total and triggered multiple batting collapses.
The squad will carry significant confidence and momentum into their next tournament clash…: The squad will carry significant confidence and momentum into their next tournament clash against Pakistan Under-19.
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India Under-19 began their Under-19 Asia Cup campaign with a 10-wicket win over Nepal Under-19 on Friday, after fast bowler Ishan Sood's three-wicket spell with the new-ball set up a straightforward chase for the openers in Al Amerat, Oman.
Aaryavir Sehwag and Lakshya Raichandani remained unbeaten as India chased down the target of 129 in just 19.1 overs, with 30.5 overs to spare. Sehwag scored 70 off 52 balls, hitting seven fours and four sixes, while Raichandani made 53 off 63 balls, including seven boundaries.
Earlier, India captain Lakshya Raichandani opted to field after winning the toss, and Sood made an early impact with the new ball. He dismissed opener Prashiddha Jaishi (1 off 7), No. 3 batter Suryanshu Koirala (5 off 6) and No. 4 Nischal Kshetri (0 off 12) to leave Nepal struggling at 27/3 in the ninth over.
Left-arm pacer Manal Chauhan then bowled Niraj Yadav to claim Nepal's fourth wicket. Darsh Sonal (43 off 93) and Aashish Luhar (29 off 45) tried to steady the innings with a 43-run partnership for the fifth wicket. However, Yashveer…
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