India Under-19 defeated Nepal by 10 wickets in the ACC Men’s Under-19 Asia Cup in Oman on Friday, November 6, after dismissing Nepal for 128 and completing the chase without losing a wicket.
India reached 129 without loss in 19.1 overs at Al Amerat Cricket Ground.
Aaryavir Sehwag scored an unbeaten 70 from 52 deliveries.
Captain Lakshya Raichandani remained not out on 53 from 63 balls.
UNDER-19 ASIA CUP 2026
Nepal Under-19: 128 all out (42.3 overs)
India Under-19: 129/0 (19.1 overs)
India won by 10 wickets
Venue: Al Amerat, Oman
Nepal dismissed for 128
India elected to field after winning the toss.
Nepal struggled to establish substantial partnerships and were dismissed in the 43rd over.
Darsh Sonar top-scored with 43 from 93 deliveries.
Aashish Luhar contributed 29 from 45 balls.
Arjun Rajput took three wickets for eight runs from 5.3 overs.
Ishan Sood also claimed three wickets, conceding 18 runs from 10 overs.
The two bowlers accounted for six of Nepal’s ten wickets.
Sehwag and Raichandani complete chase
India’s opening pair reached the target in 115 deliveries.
Sehwag scored at a strike rate of approximately 134.6 runs per 100 balls.
Raichandani provided support with an unbeaten half-century.
India completed the chase with 185 deliveries remaining in the scheduled 50-over innings.
The result gave India a winning start to the tournament.
Group A competition continues
India are competing in Group A alongside Pakistan, Nepal and the United Arab Emirates.
Pakistan also opened their campaign with a nine-wicket victory over the UAE on November 6.
India and Pakistan are scheduled to meet on November 8.
The group results will determine qualification for the semi-finals scheduled later in the tournament.
Sri Lanka are competing separately in Group B alongside Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Malaysia.
International Cricket Council, India Under-19 vs Nepal Under-19
