Nepal is set to host Afghanistan for a Youth ODI (YODI) in the next month. The Afghanistan U19 team will be involved in a three-match YODI against the Nepal U19 team starting on April 3.
The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) revealed the series details on Tuesday, with the opening match set for April 3. The third and fourth matches are scheduled for April 6 and April 9, respectively. All games will take place at Mulpani Cricket Ground in Kathmandu.
The series will play as a preparatory series for the upcoming ICC U19 World Cup Asia Qualifier which will be played in Nepal itself, starting on April 12. The youth teams of Nepal, Afghanistan, UAE, Hong Kong and Oman will compete in the Qualifiers for one spot in the World Cup.
The Nepalese youth team is currently busy in the Training Camp. The squad for the pivotal series is yet to be announced.
Nepal’s Fixture against Afghanistan:
First YODI – April 3 (Mulpani)
Second YODI – April 6 (Mulpani)
Third YODI – April 9 (Mulpani)
📣 𝗔𝗙𝗚 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗘𝗣 ⚡🏏@ACBofficials U19 🇦🇫 vs Nepal U19 🇳🇵#FutureStars take center stage at Mulpani Cricket Ground! Who will rise to the occasion? 👑🔥#NepalCricket pic.twitter.com/g4JnOwswq1
— CAN (@CricketNep) March 4, 2025
Related stories
Inclement weather ruins Nepal’s World Cup qualifying hopes
Shakti Gauchan: It’s heartbreaking, but we move forward
Nepal misses out on ICC U19 World Cup 2026 after rain washes out decisive match
Match called off due to wet outfield in Nepal U19 against Afghanistan U19 clash
Nepal and Afghanistan to battle for U19 World Cup Spot
