5th July 2025, Kathmandu
Nepal U16 will take on Singapore U16 in the highly anticipated final of the ACC Men’s U-16 East Zone Cup 2025. The title match is scheduled for Saturday at 7:45 AM NST in Bangi, Malaysia.
Nepal U16 vs Singapore U16 Final
Both Teams Seal Final Berths
Nepal and Singapore secured their spots in the final after impressive semifinal victories on Thursday.
Singapore overcame Hong Kong by 4 wickets to reach the final.
Nepal, on the other hand, crushed host nation Malaysia by 9 wickets, showcasing strong form.
Group Stage Encounter: Nepal Dominated Singapore
Interestingly, the two finalists had already met earlier in the tournament during the Group A stage, where Nepal defeated Singapore by 6 wickets.
Chasing a target of 139 runs, Nepal completed the chase in 33.3 overs, losing just 4 wickets.
Prashiddha Jaishi led Nepal’s batting charge with an unbeaten 55 off 97 balls, which included 5 boundaries.
Singapore had been bowled out for 138 runs in 36.1 overs.
Nepal captain Bipin Prasad Sharma starred with the ball, taking 4 key wickets.
Nepal’s Journey to the Final
Before reaching the final, Nepal topped their group by registering convincing victories over:
Japan
Indonesia
Bhutan
Nepal’s U16 squad has shown excellent all-around performance throughout the tournament, both with bat and ball. Their bowling attack, led by skipper Bipin Prasad Sharma, and the consistency of their batting lineup make them strong contenders for the title.
Final Match Details
Match: Nepal U16 vs Singapore U16 – Final
Venue: Bangi, Malaysia
Time: 7:45 AM NST, Saturday
Date: 5th July 2025
Fans in Nepal and around Asia are eagerly awaiting this final clash as the two rising cricket nations go head-to-head for the ACC U-16 East Zone Cup 2025 title.
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