August 17th 2024.
The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has announced that Nepal will be hosting the upcoming ICC U19 Men’s CWC Asia Qualifier 2025 in the vibrant city of Kathmandu. The event is set to take place from April 12 to 21, 2025, and will determine which team from the Asian region will secure a spot in the prestigious ICC Men’s U19 Cricket World Cup 2026.
According to CAN's official 'X' account, six teams will be participating in this Division 1 tournament. Along with the hosts, Nepal, there will be representation from Afghanistan, Oman, Hong Kong, Singapore, and UAE. Oman and Hong Kong have earned their place in this event by virtue of being finalists in the Division 2 tournament.
Nepal has been making waves in the world of cricket, with their recent appearance in the 2024 ICC Men’s U19 Cricket World Cup held in South Africa. In a nail-biting match at Buffalo Park in East London, Nepal emerged victorious with a one-wicket win against Afghanistan, securing their spot in the Super Six stage. The 2026 Men’s U19 World Cup will be hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia, with a total of 16 teams competing, five of which will come from the regional qualifiers.
The defending champions, Australia, will be looking to hold onto their title as they enter the competition. In the 2024 U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup, they defeated India by 79 runs in a thrilling final at Willowmoore Park in Benoni. Along with hosts Zimbabwe and Australia, teams from Bangladesh, England, India, Ireland, Pakistan, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, South Africa, and the West Indies have already secured their spot in the tournament, making it a total of 12 teams.
This will be the sixteenth edition of the competition, which has been a biennial event since it began in 1988. India has the most wins, with a record-breaking five titles under their belt, while Australia follows closely behind with four wins. Pakistan has emerged victorious twice, while Bangladesh, England, South Africa, and the West Indies have each won once. We can't wait to see which team will come out on top in the upcoming qualifiers and battle it out for the ultimate prize in 2026.
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