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NEP U19 vs UAE U19, 7th Youth ODI, U19 Asia Cup 2026 summary
UAE U19
158-3(34.4)
United Arab Emirates U19 won by 7 wickets 🏆
NEP U19
(41.0)153-10
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P'ship : 10(11)
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That's it from our live coverage of this fixture. This is Mohammad Anab signing off on behalf of my co-commentator Nikhil Kalla and our scorer/analyst Rajesh Pal. Cheers and a Happy Diwali from CREX.
The action at the U19 Asia Cup continues tomorrow as we have a Group B double-header in store for us. Sri Lanka U19 face off against Afghanistan U19 in the first game while in the other, it will be between Bangladesh U19 and Malaysia U19.
A sheer dominating performance from UAE U19 as they have outclassed Nepal U19 in all three departments of the game. This seven-wicket win will give a boost to UAE's confidence as well as their NRR. Now, they will have their eyes set on the ongoing IND U19 vs PAK U19 and will want the latter to win. This will give UAE a chance to qualify for the semi-final if they manage to defeat India in their final group stage fixture.
Ayaan Misbah (POTM & UAE U19 Captain): "(On his own performance) Yeah, thank you so much. With the ball, I was focused on pitching it in the right areas. We had a plan in place: to keep bowling a good length outside off stump and trust that the results would follow. Alhamdulillah, they did, both for me and Naseem. Naseem bowled brilliantly as well, and that was my approach with the ball.
With the bat, in games where the target is low, it's important to keep your wickets intact. So, I decided to play the long game and bat deep.
(On the win) I'm really happy to have such good management and coaches around me. I got off to a great start in the previous game against Pakistan, but today I was able to convert that start into a substantial contribution. The coaches have given me a lot of confidence. I'm really grateful to have them around me.
(On the other batters also playing well today) I've always been confident in my players' abilities. We have a really strong batting line-up, and I think we bat as deep as number nine or ten. So, I don't have any concerns in that regard. I'm really happy that the players are performing to their potential and showcasing their abilities on such a big stage."
With the bat, in games where the target is low, it's important to keep your wickets intact. So, I decided to play the long game and bat deep.
(On the win) I'm really happy to have such good management and coaches around me. I got off to a great start in the previous game against Pakistan, but today I was able to convert that start into a substantial contribution. The coaches have given me a lot of confidence. I'm really grateful to have them around me.
(On the other batters also playing well today) I've always been confident in my players' abilities. We have a really strong batting line-up, and I think we bat as deep as number nine or ten. So, I don't have any concerns in that regard. I'm really happy that the players are performing to their potential and showcasing their abilities on such a big stage."
Player of the Match: Ayaan Misbah
Bipin Sharma (Nepal U19 Captain): "(On the defeat) Well, I feel it was a bad toss to lose but we did not do ourselves any good with the way we batted, as the track wasn't that difficult as much as we made it look.
(On improvements) I think as a batting unit we should stay more in the game and try to look for the runs but we didn't manage to do that.
(On facing Pakistan in the next game) We will definitely try to do the best we can as a team. We need to improve in all three departments of the game."
(On improvements) I think as a batting unit we should stay more in the game and try to look for the runs but we didn't manage to do that.
(On facing Pakistan in the next game) We will definitely try to do the best we can as a team. We need to improve in all three departments of the game."
Time for post-match presentations...
4:17 PM IST, 2:47 PM Local Time: A spectacular hit in the end as Nafees Jahuffa finishes things off in style. A very convincing win for UAE U19 as they have registered a seven-wicket victory. The Emirates never got unsettled in this 150-odd-run chase and completed it with more than 15 overs to spare. A special mention goes to the UAE U19 skipper, Ayaan Misbah, who played a responsible unbeaten knock of 75 off 104 balls. He was excellent today with both bat and ball. Nepal U19 bowled decently but it was their batting that let them down. It is very tough to defend a total of 153 runs in these conditions.
Coming in for the chase, UAE U19 had a good start as their openers Omar Tauqir and skipper Ayaan Misbah were solid at the crease. The side lost its first wicket at 41 when Omar Tauqir was caught at backward point off Bipin Sharma's bowling for 11 off 30 deliveries. Ayaan Misbah continued to hold one end together and found support from Ahmed Khudadad, who helped rebuild the innings. The duo added 61 runs for the second wicket before Ahmed departed for 24 off 42 balls, with the score at 102/2 in the 24th over.
UAE were in a very comfortable position when Yayin Rai came in and then Misbah in the middle. He accelerated the chase with an attacking knock of 32 off just 25 deliveries, which included three fours and two sixes. Their partnership took UAE closer to the target before Rai was bowled by Nitesh Patel for 32, with just six runs away from victory. Soon, UAE completed the chase in the 35th over and registered a victory, with the skipper Misbah staying unbeaten at 75.
UAE were in a very comfortable position when Yayin Rai came in and then Misbah in the middle. He accelerated the chase with an attacking knock of 32 off just 25 deliveries, which included three fours and two sixes. Their partnership took UAE closer to the target before Rai was bowled by Nitesh Patel for 32, with just six runs away from victory. Soon, UAE completed the chase in the 35th over and registered a victory, with the skipper Misbah staying unbeaten at 75.
For Nepal U19, Sushil Rawal, Nitesh Patel and Bipin Sharma picked up one wicket apiece. Subham Khanal and Sachin Bhatta went wicketless despite bowling economically.
Earlier in the first innings, Nepal U19 lost wickets at regular intervals. Sohail Kunwar and Sachin Bhatta played a knock of 30-odd runs each but the remaining batters failed to deliver. The side was all out for 153 in 41 overs, thanks to some fine bowling by UAE seamers. Skipper Misbah took three wickets but the star with the ball was Naseem Khan, who picked up a five-wicket haul. Noorullah Ayobi also chipped in with a couple of scalps. All 10 wickets for UAE were taken by their seamers.
Earlier in the first innings, Nepal U19 lost wickets at regular intervals. Sohail Kunwar and Sachin Bhatta played a knock of 30-odd runs each but the remaining batters failed to deliver. The side was all out for 153 in 41 overs, thanks to some fine bowling by UAE seamers. Skipper Misbah took three wickets but the star with the ball was Naseem Khan, who picked up a five-wicket haul. Noorullah Ayobi also chipped in with a couple of scalps. All 10 wickets for UAE were taken by their seamers.
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