The men’s ICC Under-19 World Cup one day international cricket Asia Qualifier 2026 is
generating lots of buzz, interest,enthusiasm and excitement.

The keenly awaited tournament gets underway from April 13th in upper and lower Mulpani
cricket grounds in Kathmandu.

The tournament organized by the Cricket Association of Nepal is the first major international
sporting event of 2025 taking place in Nepal.

Hosts Nepal will cross swords with Afghanistan,Hong Kong, Oman and the United Arab Emirates for the lone ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup 2026 slot being co-hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia.

The stakes are high for the competing teams as they aim for the lone qualification spot. The high- pressure tournament is expected to be intense,competitive and thrilling.

Based on current results,statistics and teams’ form,Afghanistan, Nepal and the United Arab are strong contenders to qualify for the final round. It may be recalled that Nepal has recorded wins against both teams in the past.

Looking back at Nepal’s preparations for the competition,by and large, it offered an optimistic outcome.

They whitewashed Delhi colts in the three match series held in India. However, they lost ( 1-2) the three match home series against formidable Afghanistan.

However,Nepal’s comprehensive victory over Afghanistan in the final match has given fans renewed hope for success.

Home supporters are pumped up and looking forward to the competition,pinning high hopes on their team to come out on top .

As always, they are expected to show up in unprecedented numbers to vociferously support and rally around their team.

The fact of the matter is that partisan support will have a significant impact on the team’s performance. It provides players the much needed encouragement and motivation to get going.

This is one glorious opportunity for the talented Nepali outfit led by right-handed batter Naren Bhatta to prove themselves by showcasing their match-winning abilities. In other words, they have to rise to the challenge and deliver the result.

For emerging players, it is a golden chance to rise and make a lasting impression.They must make every bit of effort to seize the moment to make a meaningful impact on the final outcome of the tournament.

They have the fans and home ground advantage.The key is to fully cash in on it and turn it in their favor.

Apart from that they must maintain a high level of confidence and positivity,stay one hundred percent focused,put their hearts and souls into every game, have the right temperament, learn from past mistakes, fully commit themselves, and play to their strengths and potential.

They have to perform at their best individually and collectively across all aspects of the game. Be it batting or bowling or fielding,it should be performed under the highest quality standards possible.

Since they have formidable opponents to contend there is virtually no room for inconsistency,sloppiness, mediocrity and carelessness.

Nepal starts the competition with an intriguing and tough opener against seasoned campaigner the United Arab Emirates.

A winning start is what they need to build early momentum and boost their chances of success.
It’s doable but they will require a solid consistent performance.

That said,in the United Arab Emirates,they have a formidable opponent,one of the frontrunners
for the qualification spot.

They need a whole lot of effort to overcome the opposition.They have to consistently play quality
cricket throughout and not allow mediocrity creep into their performance.

The competition is wide open.The most consistent and competitive team will eventually move to the final round.