Sri Lanka U19 vs Nepal U19 Highlights, ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup 2024: Sri Lanka U19 beat Nepal U19 by 55 runs in Group B Match at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on November 28 -- Friday.

Sri Lanka U19 clinched a comfortable 55-run victory over Nepal U19 in their ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup 2024 clash in Sharjah. After setting a target of 234, Sri Lanka's bowlers led by Praveen Maneesha (3/30) and Newton Ranjithkumar (2/17) dismantled Nepal's batting lineup, bowling them out for 178 in 46.1 overs.
Nepal's chase showed promise with Mayan Yadav scoring a solid 63, but regular wickets derailed their momentum. Earlier, Sri Lanka's batting was propped up by Sharujan Shanmuganathan (62) and Lakvin Abeysinghe (50), while Nepal's Santosh Yadav claimed a remarkable 4/30.
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Sri Lanka U19 post a 55-run win over against Nepal U19, who are bowled out for 178 runs. The last three wickets fell in a jiffy as Newton Ranjithkumar (2/17) picked the last two wickets after Praveen Maneesha dismissed (3/30) Yuvraj Khatri for a duck!
Nepal U19 178/10 in 46.1 overs (Target 234); SL U19 won by 55 runs
Nepal U19 keep their chase going as Uttam Magar made his intentions clear with a six over mid-off to bring up 150 for the minnows. The partnership for the seventh wicket now surges to 38 runs while Naren Saud is also holding the other end well
Nepal U19 163/6 in 43 overs (Target 234) Naren Saud 14* Uttam Magar 17*
NEPAL U19 LOSE TWO QUICK WICKETS! Roshan Bishwakarma (5) and Naren Bhatta (12) are dismissed in back-to-back two overs by Mathulan Kugathas and Viran Chamuditha.
Nepal U19 are now in serious trouble with two wickets down while the two new batters on the crease are Naren Saud and Uttam Magar
Nepal U19 136/6 in 37 overs (Target 234) Naren Saud 4* Uttam Magar 1*
BIG BLOW FOR NEPAL! Set-batter Mayan Yadav is dismissed by Praveen Maneesha after scoring a well-deserved 63. It's now up to the Nepal lower order to help chase the target
Nepal U19 113/4 in 29.2 overs (Target 234) Naren Bhatta 2*
OUT! Vihas Thewmika claims another wicket and this time in the newly-in Santosh Yadav, who is caught lbw in front of the wicket after scoring just 10 runs. He is replaced at the crease by Naren Bhatta while Mayan Yadav has shot half century
Nepal U19 109/3 in 29 overs (Target 234) Mayan Yadav 55* Naren Bhatta 2*
Mayan and Santosh Yadav put on a steady stand for the third wicket as 14 runs came off the last four overs while boundaries have dried up. Mayan Yadav is now just six runs away from his half-century
Nepal U19 91/2 in 25 overs (Target 234) Mayan Yadav 44* Santosh Yadav 9*
OUT! Vihas Thewmika claims his second wicket and this time in Arjun Kumal, who departs after scoring 12 while the second-wicket partnership ends at 36 runs. The new batter in is Santosh Yadav
Nepal U19 77/2 in 21 overs (Target 234) Mayan Yadav 38* Santosh Yadav 1*
50 runs come up for Nepal U19 while Mayan Yadav ups the ante by slamming Vihas Thewmika for a six in the latest over. His stance should allow Arjun Kumal to settle down at the other end while the pressure of chase is also lessened
Nepal U19 64/1 in 17 overs (Target 234) Mayan Yadav 32* Arjun Kumal 8*
OUT! Mathulan Kugathas provides breakthrough in his first over as he gets the wicket of Aakash Tripathi, who falls after getting set at 19. Arjun Kumal is the new batter in at No. 3
Nepal U19 41/1 in 12 overs (Target 234) Mayan Yadav 20* Arjun Kumal 1*
Sri Lanka U19 pacers Ranjithkumar and Sigera are not allowing Nepal bowlers to consolidate on the good start as just 5 runs came in the last three overs. Good comeback by Sigera after conceding three boundaries in the first two overs. However, wickets are the only solution if Sri Lanka U19 want to win this match
Nepal U19 25/0 in 7 overs (Target 234) Aakash Tripathi 11* Mayan Yadav 13*
Nepal U19 chase is going good so far as Mayan Yadav shot Dulnith Sigera for boundaries through covers and square leg region while Aakash Tripathi also found a gap through cover Sigera's next over. Ranjithkumar, on the other end, is not leaking runs and is looking for seam movement to bring his side back in this game
Nepal U19 21/0 in 4.2 over (Target 234) Aakash Tripathi 11* Mayan Yadav 9*
Nepal's chase begins with Aakash Tripathi and Mayan Yadav on the crease and Aakash gives quick start to the minnows as he guides a ball on the pads by Newton Ranjithkumar to the deep fine leg boundary for a four!
Nepal U19 4/0 in 1 over (Target 234) Aakash Tripathi 4* Mayan Yadav 0*
Sri Lanka U19 were bowled out for 233 in their allotted 50 overs against Nepal U19 in the ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup 2024 in Sharjah. The innings saw contributions from Sharujan Shanmuganathan (62) and Lakvin Abeysinghe (50), while Santosh Yadav impressed with a four-wicket haul for Nepal.
Sri Lanka's lower order, led by Kavija Gamage (37), tried to push the score but fell short due to back-to-back run-outs in the final over. Despite a modest total on a sluggish pitch, Sri Lanka will rely on their bowlers to defend 233, with Nepal needing a disciplined chase to cause an upset.
Sri Lanka U19 are all out for 233 (50 overs) as the last two batters Kavija Gamege (37) and Mathulan Kugathas (2) are run out while looking to maximise on scoring by attempting risky doubles and triples respectively!
Nepal U19 need a 234 runs to stun Sri Lanka U19 but must say not an easy wicket to bat on
FOUR! Kavija Gamage drives Hemant Dhami for a boundary through cover region as the last-recognised batter of Lanka U19 stays on the crease and looks to take the score to the 250-run mark for a psychological advantage on this sluggish surface
Sri Lanka U19 216/8 in 47 overs Kavija Gamage 27* Newton Ranjithkumar 3*
OUT! Sri Lankan wickets are falling like a pack of cards here as back-to-back wickets fall in quick succession with Vihas Thevmika (3) and Praveen Maneesha (2) are dismissed in back-to-back overs.
Santosh Yadav claimed four-wicket haul with the latest wicket after Yuvraj Khatri picked the wicket of Thevmika.
Ranjithkumar is the new batter in at No. 10 while Sri Lanka U19 stutter to 200-run mark!
Sri Lanka U19 201/8 in 43.2 overs Kavija Gamage 17* Newton Ranjithkumar 0*
LBW! Viran Chamuditha is gone without opening his account as Yuvraj Khatri traps him plum leg before the wicket! The three quick fall of wickets have left the Lankans in a spot of bother!
Sri Lanka U19 193/6 in 40.3 overs Kavija Gamage 11* Vihas Thewmika 0*
OUT! Lakvin Abeysinghe throws away his wicket after reaching half-century as he miscues Santosh Yadav to the fielder in the deep forward for a comfortable catch. His innings folds at 50 runs (53 balls) while the new batter in is Viran Chamuditha
Sri Lanka U19 188/5 in 39 overs Kavija Gamage 11* Viran Chamuditha 0*
OUT!Sharujan Shanmuganathan is dismissed after playing a crucial knock of 62 (99) as Santosh Yadav gets him played down while attempting a slog sweep! That also ends the fourth-wicket partnership at 79 runs
Kavija Gamage is the new batter in at No. 6
Sri Lanka U19 169/4 in 35.2 oversLakvin Abeysinghe 41* Kavija Gamage 1*
SIX! Lakvin Abeysinghe brings up 150 for Sri Lanka U19 in style as he hits Naren Saud over the mid-wicket boundary for the first six off the match! An over later he hits Yuvraj Khatri for a boundary through the mid-on fence!
Sri Lanka U19 164/3 in 34 overs Sharujan Shanmuganathan 60* Lakvin Abeysinghe 39*
Half century comes up forShanmuganathan in 83 balls (2x4s, 0x6s) at a strike rate of 60.24. Meanwhile,Lakvin Abeysinghe gets in the act as he Unish Bikram Singh for a boundary through the cover region. The partnership is now of 49 runs!
Sri Lanka U19 137/3 in 30 overs Sharujan Shanmuganathan 51* Lakvin Abeysinghe 23*
100 comes up for Sri Lanka U19 as left-handed Shanmuganathan holds on to one end with his new partner and keeps the scoreboard moving but at four-plus runs an over rate. It's crucial he stands on the wicket and finds ways to score runs quicker while Nepal keep at it with slow bowling
Sri Lanka U19 107/3 in 25.4 overs Sharujan Shanmuganathan 39* Lakvin Abeysinghe 5*
CLEAN BOWLED! Sri Lanka lose their third wicket as left-arm spinner Santosh Yadav claims the stumps off Vimath Dinsara (24 runs off 29 balls) with a short delivery that kept too low and took the set batter by surprise!
The partnership ends at 41 runs while the new batter in is Lakvin Abeysinghe
Sri Lanka U19 92/3 in 21 overs Sharujan Shanmuganathan 30* Lakvin Abeysinghe 2*
The partnership for the third wicket is now 37 runs while 22 runs have come in the last five overs. However, no boundaries in the same space as Yuvraj and Naren are not allowing the Sri Lankan batters to open up their arms
Sri Lanka U19 84/2 in 20 overs Sharujan Shanmuganathan 29* Vimath Dinsara 20*
Vimath Dinsara takes pressure off of the fall of the wicket as he hits Yuvraj Khatri for a boundary while Sri Lanka look to get their innings back on track! Yuvraj and Naren Saud are sharing bowling duty at the moment
Sri Lanka U19 75/2 in 17.2 overs Sharujan Shanmuganathan 25* Vimath Dinsara 17*
LBW! Sri Lanka U19 lose their second opener too as Dulnith Sigera (24 runs off 31 balls) is hit plumb on the pads as he steps out to slop a ball by Naren Saud but is beaten by the flight. Must say, Sigera wasted his good start.
Vimath Dinsara replaces him at the crease while Lankans will look to rebuild their innings again
Sri Lanka U19 52/2 in 13.5 overs Sharujan Shanmuganathan 11* Vimath Dinsara 2*
FOUR! Shanmuganathan hits his first boundary to change his stance from a silent to an active partner in this second-wicket stand for the first time! It was pacer Akash Tripathi at the receiving end as the new bowler is put under pressure!
Sri Lanka U19 38/1 in 10.4 overs Dulnith Sigera 22* Sharujan Shanmuganathan 11*
FOUR! A much needed boundary for Sri Lanka as Sigera drives a pitched up delivery over the cover fielder's head to release the pressure of Lankan batters after losing that early wicket
Sri Lanka U19 26/1 in 7.5 overs Dulnith Sigera 17* Sharujan Shanmuganathan 4*
This doesn't look like an easy pitch to bat on as Sigera and Shanmuganathan are struggling to time the ball while Unish Bikram's latest over saw just one run, that too a bye. Both batters need to spend time on the pitch and get set before looking for runs
Sri Lanka U19 18/1 in 6.1 overs Dulnith Sigera 12* Sharujan Shanmuganathan 2*
Sri Lanka U19, aiming to redeem themselves from a disappointing run in the previous edition, are fielding a stronger and more cohesive squad this year. Spearheading the bowling attack is Vihas Thevmika, who has been in stellar form in domestic competitions.
Complementing him is the dynamic batter Dulnith Sigera, known for his ability to accelerate the innings under pressure. Sri Lanka will look to utilize their all-around strength to establish dominance in this key encounter.
Nepal U19, considered underdogs, enter the tournament with aspirations of causing upsets. The team struggled in the last edition, failing to secure a single win, but their lineup features promising players such as Hemant Dhami and Uttam Thapa Magar. Dhami, a reliable top-order batter, will be vital to Nepal's chances, while Magar, their standout bowler in the previous edition, will aim to stifle Sri Lanka's batting lineup with his disciplined bowling.
This match is expected to hinge on Sri Lanka's ability to capitalize on their depth and Nepal's quest to punch above their weight. Sri Lanka's balanced squad, featuring experienced talents and young prospects, positions them as favorites. However, Nepal's unpredictability and fighting spirit make them capable of delivering surprises.
The game holds added significance as the Group A standings could be influenced by its result. Both teams will be looking to execute their strategies and pick up crucial points. Fans can expect a fascinating contest where individual brilliance might tip the scales.
Keep following for live updates, scorecards, and key highlights as the action unfolds in Sharjah. Both squads feature players ready to leave their mark on this prestigious competition, making this a must-watch encounter for cricket enthusiasts across the globe.