Nepal beat Malaysia by ten wickets in front of 8000 spectators to win the ACC Under-17 Elite Cup.
Malaysia were always second best in front of a passionate home crowd and were bowled out for 124 in 37.1 overs. Nepal cruised to victory in 23.3 overs, Sagar Pun scoring 65 and Aakash Pariyar 53.
Organisers have been delighted with excellent crowds throughout the competition, and strict checking of all teams ensured there were none of the embarrassing rows over the age of players which have marred recent events.
That spared Nepal, who, it is reported, had 16 of their original 30-man squad outside the stipulated age qualifications.
Over the years, I have seen Nepal progress as a very strong team in the age level cricket. They seem to be of world class at age level matches. ACC/ICC must look to develop cricket in such country with huge potential. Nepal deserves much more from the crickets governing authorities than many other nations. If their senior squad are able to transform half the success of their youth team, than the game will be served a lot.
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