Match Prediction:
In Match 14 of the 2024 Under-19 World Cup, Nepal U-19 is set to face Pakistan U-19 at Buffalo Park, East London. The match is scheduled to commence at 09:45 local time on Wednesday, January 24th, 2024.
Winning Chances:
Toss Prediction:
Buffalo Park in East London has hosted a total of 23 one-day international games. Out of these, the team batting first has emerged victorious in 11 matches, while the team batting second has secured wins in 12 matches. Consequently, winning the toss may not significantly impact the prospects of a side at this venue.
Weather Report:
There is a chance of experiencing scattered rain during this match. The temperature throughout the contest is expected to range between 20 degrees and 24 degrees. The relative humidity for both teams will be on the higher side. The potential arrival of showers could lead to interruptions in the game, and the Duckworth-Lewis (D/L) method may come into play.
Pitch Report:
The pitch in East London is known for being good and flat for batting. With a strong batting lineup, a team should be capable of posting a total exceeding 280 on Wednesday.
Nepal Under19 Preview:
While Nepal U19s didn’t seem poised to defeat New Zealand U19s in their initial tournament game, they earned commendation by reaching 238/9 while chasing a target of 303. However, facing another challenging day in East London, Nepal U-19s are expected to encounter a formidable test.
Nepal Under19 Squad Predicted:
Deepak Bohara, Arjun Kumal, Aakash Tripathi, Dev Khanal (c), Uttam Magar (wk), Gulsan Jha, Dipak Bohara, Dipesh Kandel, Subash Bhandari, Aakash Chand, Tilak Bhandari
Pakistan Under19 Preview:
Having begun the tournament with a convincing 181-run triumph against Afghanistan U19s, Pakistan U19s are anticipated to encounter a somewhat more challenging task in East London on Wednesday. The team aims to maintain an aggressive style of play, employing both bat and ball in a similar fashion as their successful opening game.
Pakistan Under19 Squad Predicted:
Shahzaib Khan, Shamyl Hussain, Azan Awais, Saad Baig (c) (wk), Ahmed Hussain, Riaz Ullah, Arafat Minhas, Ubaid Shah, Mohammad Zeeshan, Amir Hassan, Ali Asfand
Nepal U19 vs Pakistan U19 Prediction:
Nepal U19 enters this match with the intent to be as competitive as possible against a cricketing powerhouse. Pakistan U19, aiming to assert dominance early, is expected to adopt an aggressive batting approach. Our prediction favors Pakistan U19 to secure a victory by a significant margin.