Nepal U19

Nepal U19 faces Namibia U19 for 7th place play-off; clash of associates

Kathmandu- Nepal U19 faces Namibia U19 for the seventh place play off tomorrow (Feb 11, 2016) in the ICC U19 World Cup 2016 at Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium, Fatullah. The match starts at 8:45 NPT and will be broadcast on Star Sports.

The match provides a golden opportunity for both the associate teams to end the tournament on a high note. Whoever wins the match, secures the highest position in U19 cricket world cup by an associate team. This Nepal’s second instance at super league quarterfinals, whereas, Namibia’s first.

Both Nepal and Namibia are having a dream run at the ICC U19 World Cup 2016, having defeated youth sides of a test country to reach the super league quarter-finals.

Nepal defeated New Zealand by 32 runs and Namibia got better off reigning champions South Africa by 2 wickets.