India U19 beat Nepal by 10 wickets in Asia Cup opener

India Under-19 beat Nepal by 10 wickets in their opening match of the 2026 ACC Men’s Under-19 Asia Cup on November 6, reaching a target of 129 without losing a wicket at Al Amerat Cricket Ground. Aaryavir Sehwag and captain Lakshya Raichandani shared an unbeaten opening partnership to complete the chase in 19.1 overs, with 185 balls remaining. Sehwag made 70 not out from 52 balls, while Raichandani finished on 53 not out from 63 deliveries. Sehwag reached his half-century from 34 balls. The pair held their wickets throughout the innings as India passed Nepal’s total of 128. India had elected to field after winning the toss. Nepal lost early wickets and was 51 for four before Darsh Sonar and Aashish Luhar helped steady the innings. Sonar top-scored with 43 from 93 balls, and Luhar made 29. Nepal was all out in 42.3 overs. Ishan Sood took three wickets for 18 runs in 10 overs, including four maidens, leading India’s attack. Arjun Rajput also claimed three wickets, while Yashveer Goud took two. The bowling effort restricted Nepal to a total India’s openers chased without a dismissal. The victory gave India two points and placed the team at the top of Group A, with a net run rate...