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National cricket team
This article is about the u-19 men's team. For the u-19 women's team, see Nepal women's national under-19 cricket team .
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). Nepal is an associate member of International Cricket Council (ICC).
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. 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.
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 .
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.
Tournament history
Under-19 World Cup
Nepal's U19 World Cup record
Year
Result
Position
P
W
L
D
NR
1988
Did not enter (no team)
1998
Did not participate
2000
Second Round
8/16
6
1
3
0
2
2002
First Round
10/16
8
6
2
0
0
2004
First Round
13/16
6
3
3
0
0
2006
First Round
9/16
6
4
2
0
0
2008
First Round
10/16
6
3
3
0
0
2010
Did not qualify
2012
First Round
13/16
6
2
4
0
0
2014
Did not qualify
2016
Quarter-finals
8/16
6
2
4
0
0
2018
Did not qualify
2020
2022
2024
Super Six
11/16
5
1
4
0
0
2026
Total
Quarter-finals
8/16
49
22
25
0
2
Under-19 World Cup Qualifier
ACC Under-19 Championship
Year
Result
Position
P
W
L
D
NR
Youth Asia Cup
Second Round
4/8
6
2
4
0
0
Runners-up
2/8
5
2
1
0
2
Champions
2003
Champions
1/10
6
4
0
0
2
ACC U-19 Cup
2005
Champions
1/15
5
5
0
0
0
ACC U-19 Elite
Champions
1/10
6
5
0
0
1
Semi-final
3/10
6
4
2
0
0
Runners-up
2/10
6
5
1
0
0
Semi-final
4/10
6
4
2
0
0
ACC U-19 Premier
Runners-up
2/6
5
4
1
0
0
Runners-up
2/6
5
4
1
0
0
ACC U-19 Eastern Region
Champions
1/8
5
5
0
0
0
Champions
1/7
4
4
0
0
0
ACC Under-19 Asia Cup
Year
Result
Position
P
W
L
D
NR
1989
Did not enter (no team)
2003
Did not participate
2012
Group Stage
6/8
3
1
2
0
0
2013/14
Group Stage
6/8
3
1
2
0
0
2016
Group Stage
6/8
3
1
2
0
0
2017
Semi-Final
4/8
4
2
2
0
0
2018
Group Stage
6/8
3
1
2
0
0
2019
Group Stage
5/8
3
1
2
0
0
2021
Group Stage
7/8
3
0
3
0
0
2023
Group Stage
7/8
3
0
3
0
0
2024
Group Stage
6/8
3
1
2
0
0
Total
Semi-Final
6/8
28
8
20
0
0
Records
All records listed are for under-19 One Day International (ODI) matches only. Team records
Highest totals 238/7 (50 overs), v. New Zealand , at Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium , Fatullah , 28 January 2016
238/9 (50 overs), v. New Zealand , at Buffalo Park , South Africa , 21 January 2024
234/8 (50 overs), v. Ireland , at Nondescripts Cricket Club , Colombo , 9 February 2006
219/7 (50 overs), v. Namibia , at Peter Burge Oval , Brisbane , 21 August 2012
214/8 (50 overs), v. South Africa , at Nondescripts Cricket Club , Colombo , 16 February 2006
211/9 (50 overs), v. Bangladesh , at Shere Bangla National Stadium , Mirpur , 5 February 2016 Lowest totals 74 (25.3 overs), v. West Indies , at Bayuemas Oval , Kuala Lumpur , 1 March 2008
79 (27.3 overs), v. Sri Lanka , at Peter Burge Oval , Brisbane , 20 August 2012
82 (23.5 overs), v. Australia , at Tony Ireland Stadium , Townsville , 13 August 2012
89 (34.2 overs), v. Sri Lanka , at Tyronne Fernando Stadium , Moratuwa , 20 January 2000
107 (44.3 overs), v. Kenya , at Asgiriya Stadium , Kandy , 16 January 2000 Individual records
Most career runs Highest individual scores 98* (76 balls) – Pradeep Airee , v. Namibia , at Peter Burge Oval , Brisbane , 21 August 2012
90 (104 balls) - Arjun Kumal , v. New Zealand , at Buffalo Park , South Africa , 21 Jan 2024
90* (124 balls) – Kanishka Chaugai , v. Papua New Guinea , at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium , Chittagong , 22 February 2004
82* (116 balls) – Sharad Vesawkar , v. Ireland , at Nondescripts Cricket Club , Colombo , 9 February 2006
82 (121 balls) – Sharad Vesawkar , v. England , at MA Aziz Stadium , Chittagong , 15 February 2004
80* (126 balls) – Shakti Gauchan , v. Uganda , at MA Aziz Stadium , Chittagong , 19 February 2004 Most career wickets Best bowling performances 6/3 (6.2 overs) – Rahul Vishwakarma , v. Papua New Guinea , at Peter Burge Oval , Brisbane , 23 August 2012
5/21 (7.3 overs) – Bhuvan Karki , v. Namibia , at Peter Burge Oval , Brisbane , 21August 2012
5/27 (10 overs) – Sandeep Lamichhane , v. Ireland , at Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium , Fatullah , 30 January 2016
5/34 (8 overs) – Aakash Chand , v. Afghanistan , at Buffalo Park , South Africa, 26 Jan 2024
5/44 (8 overs) – Subash Bhandari , v. Bangladesh , at Mangaung Oval , South Africa , 31 Jan 2024
4/14 (10 overs) – Lakpa Lama , v. Papua New Guinea , at Hagley Park No 2 , Christchurch , 25 January 2002
4/15 (10 overs) – Manjeet Shrestha , v. South Africa , at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium , Chittagong , 18 February 2004 Statistics
Current squad
The list of players are the final squad for the 2024 ACC Under-19 Asia Cup
As of 24 November 2024 See also
References
"ICC official site, member state: Nepal" . Archived from the original on 2011-09-27."Home page, Cricket Association of Nepal" . Archived from the original on 2016-07-20."GOLD-PLATED NEPAL CLINCH A THRILLER" . ACC Official website."Brief History about under 19 cricket world cup" . Cricket pundit."Nepal qualify for Under-19 World Cup" . ESPN Cricinfo. 22 October 2015. Retrieved 22 October 2015."ICC responds to Nepal age controversy" . ESPNCricinfo . Retrieved 2 February 2016."RECORDS / NEPAL UNDER-19S / UNDER-19S YOUTH ONE-DAY INTERNATIONALS / HIGHEST TOTALS" . ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 1 December 2021."RECORDS / NEPAL UNDER-19S / UNDER-19S YOUTH ONE-DAY INTERNATIONALS / LOWEST TOTALS" . ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 1 December 2021."RECORDS / NEPAL UNDER-19S / UNDER-19S YOUTH ONE-DAY INTERNATIONALS / MOST CAREER RUNS" . ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 1 December 2021."RECORDS / NEPAL UNDER-19S / UNDER-19S YOUTH ONE-DAY INTERNATIONALS / HIGH SCORES" . ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 1 December 2021."RECORDS / NEPAL UNDER-19S / UNDER-19S YOUTH ONE-DAY INTERNATIONALS / MOST WICKETS" . ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 1 December 2021."RECORDS / NEPAL UNDER-19S / UNDER-19S YOUTH ONE-DAY INTERNATIONALS / BEST BOWLING FIGURES" . ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 1 December 2021."Nepal Youth ODI Result Summary" . ESPNcricinfo . Retrieved 23 August 2012.
Cricket in Nepal Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) National teams
State Associations
Koshi Province Cricket Association
Madhesh Province Cricket Association
Bagmati Province Cricket Association
Gandaki Province Cricket Association
Lumbini Province Cricket Association
Karnali Province Cricket Association
Sudurpaschim Province Cricket Association State/Departmental teams
Tournaments Senior Youth One Day
Men's Under-19 National Cricket Tournament
Men's Under-16 National Cricket Tournament
Manmohan Memorial U16 National Cricket Tournament Twenty20
Girl's U19 National (Maiyadevi Cup)
Girl's U16 National/WC Talent Hunt
SAAF School Cricket Series National Highschool Championship
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Kenya, at Asgiriya Stadium, Kandy, 16 January 2000
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