Nepal national under-19 cricket team

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Nepal national Under-19 cricket team
नेपाली यु-१९ क्रिकेट टोली
Flag of Nepal.svg
Personnel
Captain Dev Khanal
CoachJagat Tamatta
Owner Cricket Association of Nepal
Team information
City Kathmandu
ColoursRed and Blue
Founded1998;26 years ago (1998)
Home ground Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground
Mulpani Cricket Stadium
Official website cricketnepal.org.np

The Nepal national under-19 cricket team 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]

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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
Flag of Australia (converted).svg 1988 Did not enter (no team)
Flag of South Africa.svg 1998 Did not participate
Flag of Sri Lanka.svg 2000 Second Round8/1661302
Flag of New Zealand.svg 2002 First Round10/1686200
Flag of Bangladesh.svg 2004 First Round13/1663300
Flag of Sri Lanka.svg 2006 First Round9/1664200
Flag of Malaysia.svg 2008 First Round10/1663300
Flag of New Zealand.svg 2010 Did not qualify
Flag of Australia (converted).svg 2012 First Round13/1662400
Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg 2014 Did not qualify
Flag of Bangladesh.svg 2016 Quarter-finals8/1662400
Flag of New Zealand.svg 2018 Did not qualify
Flag of South Africa.svg 2020
WestIndiesCricketFlagPre1999.svg 2022
Flag of South Africa.svg 2024 Super Six (Ongoing)
TotalQuarter-finals7/1444212102

Under-19 World Cup Qualifier

YearResultPositionPWLDNRRemarks
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg 2009 Did not qualify
Cricket Ireland flag.svg 2011 Round Robin2/1097200Qualified for 2012 Under-19 World Cup
Flag of Malaysia.svg 2015 Winners1/555000Qualified for 2016 Under-19 World Cup
Asia Division 1
Flag of Singapore.svg 2017 Round Robin2/464200Did not qualify
Flag of Malaysia.svg 2019 Round Robin2/654100Did not qualify
Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg 2021 Qualification cancelled due to Covid-19Did not qualify
Flag of Malaysia.svg 2024 Winners1/555000Qualified for 2024 Under-19 World Cup
Total2 Titles5/63025500Qualified on Multiple Occasions

ACC Under-19 Championship

YearResultPositionPWLDNR
Youth Asia Cup
Flag of Hong Kong.svg 1997Second Round4/862400
Flag of Singapore.svg 1999Runners-up2/852102
Flag of Nepal.svg 2001Champions
Flag of Pakistan.svg 2003 Champions1/1064002
ACC U-19 Cup
Flag of Nepal.svg 2005 Champions1/1555000
ACC U-19 Elite
Flag of Malaysia.svg 2007Champions1/1065001
Flag of Kuwait.svg 2009Semi-final3/1064200
Flag of Thailand.svg 2011Runners-up2/1065100
Flag of Malaysia.svg 2013Semi-final4/1064200
ACC U-19 Premier
Flag of Kuwait.svg 2014Runners-up2/654100
Flag of Malaysia.svg 2015Runners-up2/654100
ACC U-19 Eastern Region
Flag of Malaysia.svg 2017Champions1/855000
Flag of Malaysia.svg 2019Champions1/744000

ACC Under-19 Asia Cup

YearResultPositionPWLDNR
Flag of Bangladesh.svg 1989 Did not enter (no team)
Flag of Pakistan.svg 2003 Did not participate
Flag of Malaysia.svg 2012Group Stage5/831200
Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg 2013-14Group Stage6/831200
Flag of Sri Lanka.svg 2016 Group Stage6/831200
Flag of Malaysia.svg 2017 Semi-Final4/842200
Flag of Bangladesh.svg 2018 Group Stage6/831200
Flag of Sri Lanka.svg 2019 Group Stage5/831200
Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg 2021 Group Stage7/830300
Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg 2023 Group Stage7/830300
TBA 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
Flag of Afghanistan (2013-2021).svg  Afghanistan 2110050.0%
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 303000.00%
Flag of Bangladesh.svg  Bangladesh 2110050.00%6, 7 February 2002
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 11000100.00%28 January 2002
Flag of England.svg  England 505000.00%
Flag of India.svg  India 4130025.00%
Cricket Ireland flag.svg  Ireland 3210066.67%9 February 2006
Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya 11000100.00%16 January 2000
Flag of Namibia.svg  Namibia 5410080.00%30 January 2002
Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 3210066.67%18 January 2000
Flag of Pakistan.svg  Pakistan 2110050.00%9 February 2016
Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea 33000100.00%25 January 2002
Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland 2110050.00%1 February 2002
Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 32001100.00%18 February 2004
Flag of Sri Lanka.svg  Sri Lanka 404000.00%
Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda 22000100.00%19 February 2004
Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg  United Arab Emirates 4220050.00%10 September 2019
WestIndiesCricketFlagPre1999.svg  West Indies 101000.00%
Flag of Zimbabwe.svg  Zimbabwe 3120033.33%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 29 May 2005 (age 18)Right-handedRight-arm Off break Lumbini Province U19 Team Far West United
Batsmen
Deepak Bohara19 June 2005 (age 18)Right-handedRight-arm Off break Sudurpashim Province U19 Team
Arjun Kumal11 December 2005 (age 18)Right-handedRight-arm Leg break Gandaki Province U19 Team
Aakash Tripathi10 September 2005 (age 18)Right-handedRight-arm Off break Lumbini Province U19 Team
Bishal Bikram KC12 April 2005 (age 18)Right-handedRight-arm Off break Lumbini Province U19 Team Pokhara Avengers
Wicket-keepers
Uttam Rangu Thapa Magar28 August 2005 (age 18)Right-handedBagmati Province U19 Team
Dipak prasad Dumre22 September 2004 (age 19)Right-handedGandaki Province U19 Team
Dipak Bohora26 December 2004 (age 19)Right-handedSudurpashim Province U19 Team
Bipin Rawal25 July 2004 (age 19)Left-handedKarnali Province U19 Team
Prajjwol Bahadur Thapa4 March 2005 (age 19)Right-handedLumbini Province U19 Team
All-rounders
Gulsan Jha 17 February 2005 (age 19)Left-handedRight-arm medium fast Nepal Police Club Lumbini All Stars
Dipesh Kandel4 July 2005 (age 18)Left-handed Slow left-arm orthodox Koshi Province U19 Team
Nirmal Gurung28 January 2006 (age 18)Right-handed Slow left-arm orthodox Lumbini Province U19 Team
Rajesh Yadav30 November 2005 (age 18)Right-handedRight-arm medium fast Madesh Province U19 Team
pace bowlers
Durgesh Gupta25 December 2004 (age 19)Left-handedLeft-arm medium Lumbini Province U19 Team Far West United
Hemanta Dhami14 April 2006 (age 17)Right-handedRight-arm medium Sudurpashim Province U19 Team
Aakash Chand14 December 2004 (age 19)Right-handedRight-arm medium Sudurpashim Province U19 Team Lumbini All Stars
Spin bowlers
Subhash Bhandari5 December 2004 (age 19)Right-handedRight-arm Off break Gandaki Province U19 Team
Tilak raj Bhandari28 October 2004 (age 19)Right-handedRight-arm leg break Lumbini Province U19 Team Lumbini All Stars
Milan Bohora28 May 2005 (age 18)Right-handed Slow left-arm orthodox Sudurpashim Province U19 Team
As of 04 December 2023

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