India U19 chased 129 without losing a wicket, beating Nepal U19 by 10 wickets in their opening Group A match of the ACC U19 Asia Cup in Al Amerat, Oman.
India's win gives them a strong start in a group they share with Pakistan, with the two teams competing for the top spot. The top two sides in each group reach the semi-finals on 12 November.
Choosing to bowl first, India bowled Nepal out for 128 in 42.3 overs. Ishan Sood took 3/18, and Arjun Rajput took 3/8.
Darsh Sonar top-scored for Nepal with 43 off 93 balls. Nepal were 51 for four at one stage of the innings.
Sehwag and Raichandani finish the chase
Aaryavir Sehwag, son of the former India opener Virender Sehwag, made an unbeaten 70 off 52 balls. He hit 7 fours and 4 sixes.
Captain Lakshya Raichandani finished unbeaten on 53 off 63 balls, with 7 fours, as the pair took India home without a wicket falling.
The chase took 19.1 overs. India finished with 185 balls remaining.
Ishan Sood was named player of the match for his three wickets.
| India U19 | Nepal U19 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 129/0 | 128 all out |
| Overs | 19.1 | 42.3 |
| Top scorer | Aaryavir Sehwag 70 not out off 52 balls | Darsh Sonar 43 off 93 balls |
Pakistan next in Group A
Next in Group A for India is Pakistan, at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman.
In the previous edition of the tournament, Pakistan beat India by 191 runs, with Farhan Yousaf as captain.
What we know
- Nepal were bowled out for 128 in 42.3 overs after India chose to bowl.
- India reached the target in 19.1 overs, with 185 balls remaining.
- The final is scheduled for 14 November.
Still unclear
- The date of India's Group A match against Pakistan.
- The result of that match against Pakistan.
- Which teams will reach the semi-finals on 12 November.
