Nepal U19 vs Malaysia U19: Nepal steamrolled Malaysia in a completely one-sided encounter at the ACC Men’s Under-19 Premier Cup 2025, played in Ajman, UAE. Batting first, Malaysia were bowled out for just 51 runs in 17.2 overs. In a 50-over match, their innings lasted only 104 balls. Nine of their eleven batters failed to reach double digits, and the team’s top score came from No. 10 batter Hamza Pangi, who made 13 runs. Nepal chased down the target in only 7.5 overs to storm into the final.

Nitesh and Chandan destroy Malaysia’s batting
Malaysia had a disastrous start and collapsed instantly. They lost half their side for just 8 runs. Nepal bowlers Chandan Ram and Nitesh Kumar Patel ripped through the top order with relentless pace and accuracy. Opener Ajib Wajdi scored 2, while Mohammad Harilal managed just 1. Captain Diez Patro fell for 1, and Mohammad Alif scored only 4. By the eighth over, Malaysia were reeling at 13 for 7.

The tailenders offered brief resistance, adding 38 runs to push the total past fifty. Hamza scored 13 and Muin added 11, but the recovery was far from enough.

Nepal cruise to victory
Chasing a target of just 52, Nepal finished the game with ease. They lost Neeraj Kumar Yadav in the first over, but Vansh Chhetri and Nischal Chhetri ensured there were no further hiccups. Nepal sealed the win in just 47 balls. Vansh remained unbeaten on 23, while Nischal contributed 15. Extras from Malaysia added 13 runs.

With this dominant win, the Nepali U19 team secured their place in the final of the tournament.