United Arab Emirates Under-19s opened their account at the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026 with a comfortable seven-wicket win over Nepal Under-19s in Match 7 of Group A at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Al Amerat, Oman, on Sunday, 8 November 2026. Chasing a modest 154, the UAE reached 158 for 3 in 34.4 overs, with captain Ayaan Misbah anchoring the chase with an unbeaten 75 after taking 3 for 22 with the ball.
Nepal, put in to bat after UAE won the toss and chose to field, were bowled out for 153 in 41 overs. Only Sohail Kunwar (33) and Sachin Bhatt (32) offered real resistance as UAE’s bowlers, led by Naseem Khan’s five-wicket haul, kept the scoring in check throughout the innings. The preview of this match had pointed to UAE’s bowling as their strength, and it proved decisive.
Match Summary
| Match | UAE U19 vs Nepal U19, Match 7, Group A — ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026 |
| Date | Sunday, 8 November 2026 |
| Venue | Al Amerat Cricket Ground, Al Amerat, Oman |
| Toss | UAE U19 won the toss and elected to field |
| Nepal U19 | 153 all out in 41 overs |
| UAE U19 | 158/3 in 34.4 overs |
| Result | UAE U19 won by 7 wickets (92 balls remaining) |
| Player of the Match | Ayaan Misbah — 75* off 104 balls and 3/22 |
| Points | UAE U19 2, Nepal U19 0 |
How UAE Won the Match
Nepal’s innings never found momentum. After winning the toss, UAE’s bowlers struck early and kept striking: Naseem Khan finished with 5 for 43, Ayaan Misbah bowled a miserly 3 for 22 from his ten overs with two maidens, and Noorullah Ayobi chipped in with 2 for 29. No Nepal batter passed 33, and the innings folded for 153 with nine overs unused.
The chase was a calm, professional job. Omar Tauqir fell for 11, but Misbah and Ahmed Khudadad steadied things with a 61-run stand for the second wicket. Khudadad made 24 before falling, and then Yayin Rai injected pace with a brisk 32 off 25 balls, including two sixes, in a 46-run stand with his captain. Misbah, unbeaten on 75 off 104 balls with 11 fours, stayed till the end, and Mohamed Nafees (8 not out off 8 balls) was with him when the winning runs came, having struck a six off Nitesh Patel in the closing overs. UAE sealed the win with 92 balls to spare.
Key Performances
- Ayaan Misbah (UAE): 75* off 104 balls and 3/22 — a captain’s all-round match-winning show and the Player of the Match.
- Naseem Khan (UAE): 5/43 — a five-wicket haul that broke Nepal’s innings apart.
- Yayin Rai (UAE): 32 off 25 balls with two sixes — the counter-attacking knock that hurried the chase along.
- Sohail Kunwar (Nepal): 33 off 71 balls — Nepal’s top scorer, but he found no support at the other end.
- Sachin Bhatt (Nepal): 32 off 55 balls — Nepal’s second-highest scorer in a struggling batting effort.
- Noorullah Ayobi (UAE): 2/29 in nine overs — tight, disciplined bowling that built pressure from the start.
What It Means for Group A
The win takes UAE to two points from two matches in Group A, level with India. Pakistan lead the group with four points after beating UAE on 6 November and then India by three wickets earlier today, while Nepal sit bottom with two defeats and a net run rate of −2.531.
The group now comes down to Tuesday, 10 November, when India face UAE and Nepal meet Pakistan, both matches starting at 10:30 AM IST. The India-UAE game is effectively a quarter-final: the winner joins Pakistan in the semi-finals on 12 November, while the loser goes home. Nepal, meanwhile, need a big win over Pakistan and a huge swing in net run rate to stay alive — a tall order against the unbeaten group leaders. The final is scheduled for 14 November.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the UAE U19 vs Nepal U19 match?
UAE U19 won the match by 7 wickets in the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026, chasing down Nepal’s 153 with 92 balls to spare.
What was the score in the UAE U19 vs Nepal U19 match?
Nepal U19 scored 153 all out in 41 overs. In reply, UAE U19 made 158 for 3 in 34.4 overs.
Who was the Player of the Match in UAE U19 vs Nepal U19?
UAE captain Ayaan Misbah was named Player of the Match for his all-round performance — an unbeaten 75 off 104 balls and bowling figures of 3 for 22.
Where was the UAE U19 vs Nepal U19 match played?
The match was played at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Al Amerat, Oman, on Sunday, 8 November 2026, starting at 10:30 AM IST.
What does the result mean for Group A?
UAE move to two points, level with India, while Pakistan lead with four points and Nepal are all but eliminated. The second semi-final spot will be decided by the India vs UAE match on Tuesday, 10 November.
Conclusion
For UAE, this was the perfect response after their opening defeat to Pakistan — a complete performance built on disciplined bowling and a captain’s knock. For Nepal, the batting remains the worry: two matches, two totals under 160, and now only pride to play for against Pakistan. All eyes now turn to Tuesday’s India-UAE clash, which will decide who joins Pakistan in the semi-finals.
Full scorecard: UAE U19 vs Nepal U19 on Cricbuzz
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