Nepal national under-19 cricket team

The Nepal national under-19 cricket team (Nepali: नेपाल अन्डर-१९ राष्ट्रिय क्रिकेट टोली) represents Nepal in under-19 international cricket. It is governed by the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN). Nepal is an associate member of International Cricket Council (ICC).^[1][2]

Nepal has historically been one of the strongest associate members at the Under-19 Cricket World Cup, qualifying on seven occasions and twice advancing to the second round (in 2000 and 2016). The team has recorded World Cup victories against many full member teams.

At its height, Nepal Under-19 team became Plate Champions of 2006 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, defeating a Test Nation New Zealand by one wicket at Paikiasothy Saravanamuttu Stadium, Sri Lanka on 18 Feb 2006.^[3] The team was also a finalist in the Plate Championship in 2002 and 2008. Out of nine U-19 World Cup Cricket tournament, Nepal has participated in six (2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2012). They qualified for the 2012 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup after a second-place finish, behind only Scotland and ahead of hosts Ireland at the 10-team World Cup qualifying tournament. Nepal did not qualify for the tournament in 1998, 2010 and 2014. In the first U-19 world cup in 1988, Nepal was not a member of ACC.^[4]

On the Asian level, the Nepal U-19 team plays in the ACC U-19 Elite Cup, which is the senior level of ACC Under-19 Cup and which is also the first level qualification tournament of the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup Qualifier. Out of eight tournaments, Nepal has won four times, in 2001, 2003, 2005, and 2007, and twice has been a finalist, in 1999 and 2011. In 1997 and 2009, Nepal could not make it to the final. The Nepal U-19 cricket team didn not qualify for 2014 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup. Nepal qualified for the 2016 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup after winning the 2015 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup Qualifier.^[5]

At the 2016 Under-19 Cricket World Cup, there were some concerns about the eligibility of Nepal's captain, Raju Rijal, with reports stating he was over 19 years of age. However, the ICC were satisfied that his date of birth was correct. As a result, Nepal finished in 8th position, Which is their best result in the U-19 World cup, along with the result in the 2000 U-19 world cup.^[6]

A red box around the year indicates tournaments played within Nepal.

All records listed are for under-19 One Day International (ODI) matches only.

Highest totals^[7]

• 238/7 (50 overs), v.  New Zealand, at Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium, Fatullah, 28 January 2016
• 238/9 (50 overs), v.  New Zealand, at Buffalo Park, South Africa, 21 January 2024
• 234/8 (50 overs), v.  Ireland, at Nondescripts Cricket Club, Colombo, 9 February 2006
• 219/7 (50 overs), v.  Namibia, at Peter Burge Oval, Brisbane, 21 August 2012
• 214/8 (50 overs), v.  South Africa, at Nondescripts Cricket Club, Colombo, 16 February 2006
• 211/9 (50 overs), v.  Bangladesh, at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, 5 February 2016

Lowest totals^[8]

• 74 (25.3 overs), v.  West Indies, at Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur, 1 March 2008
• 79 (27.3 overs), v.  Sri Lanka, at Peter Burge Oval, Brisbane, 20 August 2012
• 82 (23.5 overs), v.  Australia, at Tony Ireland Stadium, Townsville, 13 August 2012
• 89 (34.2 overs), v.  Sri Lanka, at Tyronne Fernando Stadium, Moratuwa, 20 January 2000
• 107 (44.3 overs), v.  Kenya, at Asgiriya Stadium, Kandy, 16 January 2000

Most career runs^[9]

• 537 – Kanishka Chaugai (2002-2006)
• 385 – Sharad Vesawkar (2004-2006)
• 300 – Paras Khadka (2004-2008)
• 287 – Shakti Gauchan (2002-2004)
• 231 – Bardan Chalise (2002)

Highest individual scores^[10]

• 98* (76 balls) – Pradeep Airee, v.  Namibia, at Peter Burge Oval, Brisbane, 21 August 2012
• 90 (104 balls) - Arjun Kumal, v.  New Zealand, at Buffalo Park, South Africa, 21 Jan 2024
• 90* (124 balls) – Kanishka Chaugai, v.  Papua New Guinea, at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong, 22 February 2004
• 82* (116 balls) – Sharad Vesawkar, v.  Ireland, at Nondescripts Cricket Club, Colombo, 9 February 2006
• 82 (121 balls) – Sharad Vesawkar, v.  England, at MA Aziz Stadium, Chittagong, 15 February 2004
• 80* (126 balls) – Shakti Gauchan, v.  Uganda, at MA Aziz Stadium, Chittagong, 19 February 2004

Most career wickets^[11]

• 23 – Rahul Vishwakarma (2008-2012), Paras Khadka (2004-2008)
• 20 – Binod Das (2000-2002), Lakpa Lama (2002-2004)
• 19 – Manjeet Shrestha (2002-2004)

Best bowling performances^[12]

• 6/3 (6.2 overs) – Rahul Vishwakarma, v.  Papua New Guinea, at Peter Burge Oval, Brisbane, 23 August 2012
• 5/21 (7.3 overs) – Bhuvan Karki, v.  Namibia, at Peter Burge Oval, Brisbane, 21August 2012
• 5/27 (10 overs) – Sandeep Lamichhane, v.  Ireland, at Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium, Fatullah, 30 January 2016
• 5/34 (8 overs) – Aakash Chand, v.  Afghanistan, at Buffalo Park, South Africa, 26 Jan 2024
• 5/44 (8 overs) – Subash Bhandari, v.  Bangladesh, at Mangaung Oval, South Africa, 31 Jan 2024
• 4/14 (10 overs) – Lakpa Lama, v.  Papua New Guinea, at Hagley Park No 2, Christchurch, 25 January 2002
• 4/15 (10 overs) – Manjeet Shrestha, v.  South Africa, at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong, 18 February 2004

The list of players are the final squad for the 2026 Under-19 Cricket World Cup qualification

As of 25 March 2025

• Nepal national cricket team
• 2006 U-19 World Cup
• Cricket Association of Nepal
• National League Cricket (Nepal)