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February 14, 2009
Posted by Martin Williamson on 02/14/2009 in Nepal
Nepal win Asian Under-17 tournament

Nepal beat Malaysia by ten wickets in front of 8000 spectators to win the ACC Under-17 Elite Cup.

Malaysia were always second best in front of a passionate home crowd and were bowled out for 124 in 37.1 overs. Nepal cruised to victory in 23.3 overs, Sagar Pun scoring 65 and Aakash Pariyar 53.

Organisers have been delighted with excellent crowds throughout the competition, and strict checking of all teams ensured there were none of the embarrassing rows over the age of players which have marred recent events.

That spared Nepal, who, it is reported, had 16 of their original 30-man squad outside the stipulated age qualifications.

Comments (3)
Posted by: Ben McKing at February 17, 2009 2:48 PM

Over the years, I have seen Nepal progress as a very strong team in the age level cricket. They seem to be of world class at age level matches. ACC/ICC must look to develop cricket in such country with huge potential. Nepal deserves much more from the crickets governing authorities than many other nations. If their senior squad are able to transform half the success of their youth team, than the game will be served a lot.

Posted by: Soumya Kanti Bera at February 23, 2009 4:56 PM

I really do hope Nepal improve as a cricket nation.BCCI n ICC can help Nepal to progress.Cricket needs countries like Nepal

Posted by: prabhat at September 13, 2009 11:41 AM

I am only 11 years old and i am secound best cricket player in my secoundry school at london. therefor i will play cricket for nepal brcaues i am from nepal and i love my country

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