Nepal U-19 Qualifies for Asia Cup After Crushing Malaysia

Nepal booked its spot in the ACC U-19 Asia Cup after a nine-wicket victory over Malaysia in the semifinal. Chasing 52, Nepal reached the target in 7.5 overs, with Bansh Kshetri (23) and Nischal Kshetri (15) guiding the chase.

Malaysia was bowled out for 51 in 17.2 overs, as Nitish Kumar Patel took four wickets and Chandan Ram added three. The top three teams from the 14-nation event qualify for the Asia Cup, set to be held in the UAE this December.