In a commanding display, India's Under-19 team secured a resounding 10-wicket triumph against Nepal in their U19 Asia Cup encounter. Raj Limbani's exceptional seven-wicket haul decimated Nepal's batting, restricting them to a mere 52 runs. Chasing the modest target, the Indian openers, Arshin Kulkarni (43*) and Adarsh Singh (13*) orchestrated a flawless, unbeaten partnership, guiding their team to victory in just 7.1 overs.
Opting to bowl first, Indian skipper Uday Saharan's decision proved instrumental as the bowlers swiftly dominated Nepal's batting lineup. Limbani's exceptional spell saw him wreak havoc, accounting for seven wickets and restricting Nepal's innings to a mere 52 runs in 22.1 overs. Aaradhya Shukla and Arshin Kulkarni supported Limbani's brilliance, securing crucial wickets for the team.
In pursuit of the modest target, India's response was clinical. Arshin Kulkarni's explosive innings of 43 runs off 30 deliveries, featuring one boundary and an impressive tally of five sixes, alongside Adarsh Singh's composed 13 runs off 13 balls, steered India to a convincing victory.
The remarkable win against Nepal marked a striking comeback for India in the U19 Asia Cup after their defeat against Pakistan in the previous match. Previously, India had notched a commanding win against Afghanistan in their opening fixture of the tournament.
The win against Nepal puts India’s U-19 Asia Cup campaign back on track, reaffirming their ability to bounce back from setbacks. With a balanced display of bowling prowess and commanding batting, India's young talents exhibited their potential, setting the stage for further success in the tournament.
Team Lineups:
India: Adarsh ​​Singh, Arshin Kulkarni, Uday Saharan (c), Sachin Das, Priyanshu Moliya, Musheer Khan, Aravelly Avneesh, Soumi Pandey, Murugan Abhishek, Aaradhya Shukla, Raj Limbani.
Nepal: Deepak Bohra, Arjun Kumal, Uttam Magar, Dev Khanal (c), Gulshan Jha, Deepak Dumre, Deepesh Kandel, Subhash Bhandari, Akash Chand, Hemant Dhami.