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India Under-19 elects to field against Nepal in Asia Cup opener
India Under-19 won the toss and chose to field first against Nepal in their Asia Cup match on Friday.
The Group A game is being played at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman.
India is starting its 2026 Under-19 Asia Cup campaign with this match.
Aaryavir Sehwag and wicketkeeper-batter Anvay Dravid are in India's playing XI.
Both are sons of former India players Virender Sehwag and Rahul Dravid, and have earned attention for their own performances, including centuries in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy.
India had won all three matches in a recent series against Australia, while it had won each of its three previous Under-19 meetings with Nepal.
The teams now play out the match, with India bowling first.
India began its Men’s Under-19 Asia Cup campaign against Nepal in a Group A match on Friday, November 6, 2026.
The match was scheduled at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman, with play set to begin at 10:30 AM IST.
India’s squad was led by captain Lakshya Raichandani.
Aaryavir Sehwag and Anvay Dravid drew attention after earning places with strong performances in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy.
Nepal had already played at the venue, losing by 10 runs to Oman after scoring 280.
- Who
- India Under-19 and Nepal Under-19.
- What
- They were set to meet in a Group A match to open India’s Asia Cup campaign.
- When
- Friday, November 6, 2026; the match was scheduled to begin at 10:30 AM IST.
- Where
- Al Amerat Cricket Ground, Oman.
- Why
- It was India’s opening Group A match in the Men’s Under-19 Asia Cup.
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Nepal lost to Oman by 10 runs after posting 280 at the venue.
India was scheduled to open its Group A campaign against Nepal at Al Amerat Cricket Ground.
- Competition
- Men’s Under-19 Asia Cup 2026
- Match
- India vs Nepal, Group A
- Date
- November 6, 2026
- Venue
- Al Amerat Cricket Ground, Oman
- Scheduled start
- 10:30 AM IST
- India captain
- Lakshya Raichandani
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