Nepal vs Bangladesh: The Nepalese U19 cricket team is gearing up for a crucial showdown against Bangladesh U19 in the Super-six stage, with the match scheduled to take place on Wednesday, January 31, at the Mangaung Oval. Having secured a place in the Super-six with a thrilling victory over Afghanistan, Nepal faces a must-win situation to keep their semifinal hopes alive.
Despite a valiant effort in the group stage, Nepal finds itself on the brink of elimination, having garnered zero points. Positioned in Group 1 of the Super-six, Nepal is up against formidable opponents, with India and Pakistan already securing six points each. Even with a perfect record in the remaining contests, Nepal can only accumulate four points, making this upcoming clash against Bangladesh a crucial one.
Bangladesh, in contrast, enters the Super-six with two wins in the group stage, carrying two points. The team still has a chance to secure a spot in the top four and is expected to provide a stern test for the Nepalese side.
Nepal vs Bangladesh Match Details:
- Date: January 31 (Wednesday)
- Venue: Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein
- Time: 1:45 PM (NST)
- Live Coverage: ICC.tv
What to Expect? Bangladesh has exhibited commendable performances in the tournament, making them a formidable opponent for the Nepalese side. However, Nepal’s recent thrilling win over Afghanistan has boosted their confidence, and they are determined to put up a strong fight against Bangladesh.
Nepal’s batting prowess has been evident in the tournament, and they are expected to perform well against Bangladesh. The pace attack has also played a crucial role in Nepal’s campaign.
Nepal vs Bangladesh Head-to-Head in World Cup:
- Bangladesh: 1, Nepal: 1
In their two previous World Cup encounters, Nepal secured a victory in the 2002 edition, while Bangladesh emerged triumphant in 2016, guided by skipper Mehidy Hasan Miraz.
Weather Report: The weather forecast indicates a minimal chance of rain interruptions, with an average temperature of 33°C, slightly higher than Nepal’s previous venue. The humidity stands at around 30%, and the wind flow is reported to be 11.7 km/h.
Previous Match Results:
- Bangladesh secured their Super-six spot with wins against Ireland and the USA after an initial defeat against India.
- Nepal faced defeats against New Zealand and Pakistan in the group stage but bounced back with a decisive win against Afghanistan.
Nepal’s Probable XI:
- Arjun Kumal, Bipin Rawal (wk), Aakash Tripathi, Dev Khanal (c), Dipak Bohara, Gulshan Jha, Deepak Dumre, Dipesh Kandel, Subash Bhandari, Akash Chand, Tilak Raj Bhandari
Squads: Nepal’s Squad: Dev Khanal (captain), Dipesh Kandel, Gulshan Jha, Durgesh Gupta, Subash Bhandari, Aakash Tripathi, Arjun Kumal, Deepak Bohara, Uttam Thapa Magar (wk), Dipak Dumre, Aakash Chand, Bishal KC, Tilak Raj Bhandari, Bipin Rawal (wk), Dipak Bohara
Bangladesh’s Squad: Mahfuzur Rahman Rabby (Captain), Ashiqur Rahaman Shibli, Jishan Alam, Chowdhury Md Rizwan, Adil Bin Siddik, Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Boranno, Ariful Islam, Shihab James, Ahrar Amin (Vice Captain), Sheikh Parvez Jibon, Rafi Uzzaman Rafi, Rohanat Doullah Borson, Iqbal Hasan Emon, Wasi Siddiquee, Maruf Mridha
