U19 World Cup 2024, IND vs NEP | Playing 11 Prediction, Cricket Tips, Preview & Live Streaming

Indian team in U19 WC (x.com)

The upcoming match between India and Nepal will be an exciting encounter, with both teams aiming to secure a victory for different reasons. India will likely aim to maintain their winning momentum and secure a favourable position in the tournament, while Nepal will seek to bounce back from their previous defeat against Bangladesh. 

India will clinch a place in the semi-finals if they emerge victorious against Nepal in the Super Six stage of the ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup on Friday, February 2 at Bloemfontein in South Africa. 

IND U19 vs Nepal U19 : Team Previews

India

The Boys in Blue won all three of their group-stage matches to finish at the top of Group A, becoming just the third team along with Australia and Pakistan to win all their matches in the tournament.

India's U-19 team is performing exceptionally well, especially after their convincing victory against New Zealand by 214 runs on January 30.  Musheer Khan was the star of the show with a brilliant century, his second in the tournament. Their unbeaten streak of victories against Bangladesh, Ireland and the USA in Group A reflects their strength and determination in the tournament. The Uday Saharan-led side is playing extraordinary cricket and the team seems to be gelling well together and executing their game plans effectively on the field.  

Nepal

On the other hand, Nepal's U-19 team faces a challenging task ahead, especially after their disappointing loss to Bangladesh. However, cricket is a game of uncertainties, and every match brings a new opportunity for redemption and success.

Nepal's U-19 cricket team is facing disappointment in their ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup 2024 campaign. The team's only victory came against Afghanistan by one wicket, giving them an outside chance of reaching a maiden U-19 ICC World Cup semi-final. 

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IND U19 vs Nepal U19 : Match Details & Live Streaming

IND U-19 vs Nepal U-19: Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein (South Africa) Pitch Report

In Bloemfontein, the pitch is known to be favourable for batting, with batters being able to score runs freely. A target of 300-320 is considered competitive, and teams batting first should aim to set such a total to put pressure on their opponents. Anything below 300 might be considered chaseable, given the pitch's batting-friendly nature. While batters can score runs, bowlers also have an opportunity to make an impact. The average first innings score of 248 suggests that teams need to be more strategic in their approach, focusing on building partnerships while setting a defendable total. Understanding the pitch conditions and adapting their gameplay accordingly will be crucial for teams. 

IND U-19 vs Nepal U-19: Probable Playing XIs

India U-19 Probable XI: Adarsh Singh, Arshin Kulkarni, Rudra Patel, Uday Saharan (c), Musheer Khan, Aravelly Avanish (wk), Sachin Dhas, Murugan Abhishek, Raj Limbani, Saumy Pandey, Naman Tiwari

Nepal U-19 Probable XI: Arjun Kumal, Bipin Rawal (wk), Deepak Bohara, Dev Khanal (c), Uttam Magar, Aakash Tripathi, Gulsan Jha, Dipesh Kandel, Subash Bhandari, Hemant Dhami, Aakash Chand.

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Cricket enthusiasts around the world will undoubtedly keep a close watch on India's U-19 team as they progress through the tournament, making them the favourites to win the contest.

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