KATHMANDU: The Nepal youth team suffered a 10-wicket defeat against India in their opening match of the ongoing U-19 Asia Cup in Oman on Friday. Chasing a target of 129 runs, India reached the total in 19.1 overs without losing a wicket.
India secured the victory through an unbroken 129-run opening partnership between captain Lakshya Raichandani and Aryavir Sewang. Lakshya remained unbeaten on 52, while Aryavir finished not out on 70.
Earlier, after India won the toss and elected to field at the OCA Ground 1 in Oman, the Nepali side was bowled out for 128 runs in 42.3 overs. Dars Sonar top-scored for Nepal with 48 runs, followed by Ashish Luhar with 29 and Niraj Kumar Yadav with 20. Ashish and Dars had contributed a 43-run partnership for the fifth wicket. Sachin Bhatta added 6 runs, and Suryanshu Koirala scored 5.
For India, Ishan Shrud was the pick of the bowlers, taking 3 wickets while conceding 18 runs in 10 overs, including 4 maidens. Bhutkuri Yashvir Gaud claimed 2 wickets, while Kavya Paresh Patel and Manal Chauhan each took one wicket.
Nepal is scheduled to play its next match against the UAE on Sunday.
