Nepal national under-19 cricket team

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The Nepal national under-19 cricket team (Nepali: नेपाल अन्डर-१९ राष्ट्रिय क्रिकेट टोली) represents Nepal in under-19 international cricket. It is governed by Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN), which is an associate member of International Cricket Council (ICC).[1][2]

Nepal national Under-19 cricket team
नेपाली यु-१९ क्रिकेट टोली
Personnel
CaptainDev Khanal
CoachJagat Tamatta
OwnerCricket Association of Nepal
Team information
CityKathmandu
ColoursRed and Blue
Founded1998; 26 years ago (1998)
Home groundTribhuvan University International Cricket Ground
Mulpani Cricket Stadium
Official websitecricketnepal.org.np

Nepal has historically been one of the strongest associate members at the Under-19 Cricket World Cup, qualifying on seven occasions and twice advancing to the second round (in 2000 and 2016). The team has recorded World Cup victories against many full member teams.

Overview

At its height, Nepal Under-19 team became Plate Champions of 2006 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup defeating a Test Nation New Zealand by 1 wicket at Paikiasothy Saravanamuttu Stadium, Sri Lanka on 18 Feb 2006.[3] The team is also two-time finalist of Plate Championship, respectively in 2002 and 2008. Out of nine U-19 World Cup Cricket tournament, Nepal has participated in six (2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2012). They qualified for the 2012 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup after an impressive second-place finish, behind only Scotland and ahead of hosts Ireland at the 10-team World Cup qualifying tournament. Nepal did not qualify for the tournament in 1998, 2010 & 2014. Whereas in the first U-19 world cup in 1988 Nepal was not the member of ACC.[4]

On Asian level Nepal U-19 team plays on ACC U-19 Elite Cup which is senior level of ACC Under-19 Cup and which is also the first level qualification tournament of ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup Qualifier. Out of Eight tournaments Nepal is four times winner of tournament as in 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007 and two times finalist as in 1999 and 2011. In 1997 and 2009 Nepal could not make it to final. Unluckily Nepal U-19 cricket team didn't qualify for 2014 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup. Nepal qualified for the 2016 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup after winning the 2015 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup Qualifier.[5]

In 2016 Under-19 Cricket World Cup, there were some concerns about the eligibility of Nepal's captain, Raju Rijal, with reports stating he was over 19 years of age. However, the ICC were satisfied that his date of birth was correct. As a result, Nepal finished in 8th position, Which is their best result in U-19 World cup along with the result in 2000 U-19 world cup.[6]

Tournament history

Under-19 World Cup

Nepal's U19 World Cup record
YearResultPositionPWLDNR
1988Did not enter (no team)
1998Did not participate
2000Second Round8/1661302
2002First Round10/1686200
2004First Round13/1663300
2006First Round9/1664200
2008First Round10/1663300
2010Did not qualify
2012First Round13/1662400
2014Did not qualify
2016Quarter-finals8/1662400
2018Did not qualify
2020
2022
2024Super Six11/1651400
TotalQuarter-finals8/1549222502

Under-19 World Cup Qualifier

YearResultPositionPWLDNRRemarks
2009Did not qualify
2011Round Robin2/1097200Qualified for 2012 Under-19 World Cup
2015Winners1/555000Qualified for 2016 Under-19 World Cup
Asia Division 1
2017Round Robin2/464200Did not qualify
2019Round Robin2/654100Did not qualify
2021Qualification cancelled due to Covid-19Did not qualify
2024Winners1/555000Qualified for 2024 Under-19 World Cup
Total2 Titles5/63025500Qualified on Multiple Occasions

ACC Under-19 Championship

YearResultPositionPWLDNR
Youth Asia Cup
1997Second Round4/862400
1999Runners-up2/852102
2001Champions
2003Champions1/1064002
ACC U-19 Cup
2005Champions1/1555000
ACC U-19 Elite
2007Champions1/1065001
2009Semi-final3/1064200
2011Runners-up2/1065100
2013Semi-final4/1064200
ACC U-19 Premier
2014Runners-up2/654100
2015Runners-up2/654100
ACC U-19 Eastern Region
2017Champions1/855000
2019Champions1/744000

ACC Under-19 Asia Cup

YearResultPositionPWLDNR
1989Did not enter (no team)
2003Did not participate
2012Group Stage5/831200
2013-14Group Stage6/831200
2016Group Stage6/831200
2017Semi-Final4/842200
2018Group Stage6/831200
2019Group Stage5/831200
2021Group Stage7/830300
2023Group Stage7/830300
2024
TotalSemi-Final6/82571800

Records

All records listed are for under-19 One Day International (ODI) matches only.

Team records

Highest totals[7]
Lowest totals[8]

Individual records

Most career runs[9]
Highest individual scores[10]
Most career wickets[11]
Best bowling performances[12]

Statistics

Youth ODI records versus other nations[13]
OppositionMWLTNRWin%First Win
 Afghanistan2110050.0%
 Australia303000.00%
 Bangladesh2110050.00%6, 7 February 2002
 Canada11000100.00%28 January 2002
 England505000.00%
 India4130025.00%
 Ireland3210066.67%9 February 2006
 Kenya11000100.00%16 January 2000
 Namibia5410080.00%30 January 2002
 New Zealand3210066.67%18 January 2000
 Pakistan2110050.00%9 February 2016
 Papua New Guinea33000100.00%25 January 2002
 Scotland2110050.00%1 February 2002
 South Africa32001100.00%18 February 2004
 Sri Lanka404000.00%
 Uganda22000100.00%19 February 2004
 United Arab Emirates4220050.00%10 September 2019
 West Indies101000.00%
 Zimbabwe3120033.33%24 February 2008
Total5224270150.00%

Current squad

The following list contains the 15 players in the final squad for the 2023 ACC Under-19 Asia Cup

NameDate of birthBatting styleBowling styleDomestic TeamNEPAL T20Remarks
Captain
Dev Khanal (2005-05-29) 29 May 2005 (age 19)Right-handedRight-arm Off breakLumbini Province U19 TeamFar West United
Batsmen
Deepak Bohara (2005-06-19) 19 June 2005 (age 19)Right-handedRight-arm Off breakSudurpashim Province U19 Team
Arjun Kumal (2005-12-11) 11 December 2005 (age 18)Right-handedRight-arm Leg breakGandaki Province U19 Team
Aakash Tripathi (2005-09-10) 10 September 2005 (age 18)Right-handedRight-arm Off breakLumbini Province U19 Team
Bishal Bikram KC (2005-04-12) 12 April 2005 (age 19)Right-handedRight-arm Off breakLumbini Province U19 TeamPokhara Avengers
Wicket-keepers
Uttam Rangu Thapa Magar (2005-08-28) 28 August 2005 (age 18)Right-handedBagmati Province U19 Team
Dipak prasad Dumre (2004-09-22) 22 September 2004 (age 19)Right-handedGandaki Province U19 Team
Dipak Bohora (2004-12-26) 26 December 2004 (age 19)Right-handedSudurpashim Province U19 Team
Bipin Rawal (2004-07-25) 25 July 2004 (age 19)Left-handedKarnali Province U19 Team
Prajjwol Bahadur Thapa (2005-03-04) 4 March 2005 (age 19)Right-handedLumbini Province U19 Team
All-rounders
Gulsan Jha (2005-02-17) 17 February 2005 (age 19)Left-handedRight-arm medium fastNepal Police ClubLumbini All Stars
Dipesh Kandel (2005-07-04) 4 July 2005 (age 18)Left-handedSlow left-arm orthodoxKoshi Province U19 Team
Nirmal Gurung (2006-01-28) 28 January 2006 (age 18)Right-handedSlow left-arm orthodoxLumbini Province U19 Team
Rajesh Yadav (2005-11-30) 30 November 2005 (age 18)Right-handedRight-arm medium fastMadesh Province U19 Team
pace bowlers
Durgesh Gupta (2004-12-25) 25 December 2004 (age 19)Left-handedLeft-arm mediumLumbini Province U19 TeamFar West United
Hemanta Dhami (2006-04-14) 14 April 2006 (age 18)Right-handedRight-arm mediumSudurpashim Province U19 Team
Aakash Chand (2004-12-14) 14 December 2004 (age 19)Right-handedRight-arm mediumSudurpashim Province U19 TeamLumbini All Stars
Spin bowlers
Subhash Bhandari (2004-12-05) 5 December 2004 (age 19)Right-handedRight-arm Off breakGandaki Province U19 Team
Tilak raj Bhandari (2004-10-28) 28 October 2004 (age 19)Right-handedRight-arm leg breakLumbini Province U19 TeamLumbini All Stars
Milan Bohora (2005-05-28) 28 May 2005 (age 19)Right-handedSlow left-arm orthodoxSudurpashim Province U19 Team
As of 04 December 2023

See also

References