Nepal, Afghanistan register comfortable wins

The second match day of the U19 World Cup Asia Qualifier saw low-scoring games at the two Mulpani grounds as spinners shine bright for the two favourites.

Spin bowling. This was the common answer of Nepal and Afghanistan U19 skippers when asked about their team’s strength during the captain’s meet on Saturday. And they have so far been proven right as spinners have played a significant role in helping their respective teams register consecutive wins in the Asia Qualifier and move closer to the ICC U19 Men’s World Cup in 2026.