The Indian side arrives with expectations attached to the pedigree of World Cup winners, although the journey since that triumph has not been entirely smooth. A 1-2 series defeat in Sri Lanka exposed some early season flaws before a 3-0 home win over Australia provided a timely response.
There will also be interest in two names that carry considerable weight in Indian cricket. Aaryavir Sehwag and Anvay Dravid earned their places thanks to their performances in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy, where both produced impressive centuries.
Their famous surnames will inevitably attract attention, but the continental tournament offers an opportunity to build reputations of their own. Led by captain Lakshya Raichandani, India will look to make a statement through their cricket, while Nepal will look to ensure that the opening day does not go according to script.
The India U19 vs Nepal U19 Group A match will be played on Friday, November 6, 2026, at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman. The match is scheduled to start at 10:30 AM IST.
IND vs NEP, ASIA CUP U19: PITCH REPORT
The Al Amerat Cricket Ground has offered a reasonably competitive surface for ODI cricket, with teams batting first enjoying considerable success in recent matches played at the venue. All six ODIs in October were won by the side that set the target, with an average first innings score of around 259.
ASIA CUP U19 2026: THE COMPLETE FILE
India U19 Squad: Lakshya Rajesh Raichandani (C), Anvay Dravid, Rajat Baghel (WK), Aaryavir Sehwag, VK Vineeth, Yashveer Goud, Arjun Rajput, Ishan Sood, Yashbardhan Chauhan, Kushagra Ojha, Shavin Vinodh, Kavya Patel, Mohit Arhanani, Manal
Pakistan U19 Squad: Farhan Yousaf(C), Hamza Zahoor(WK), Ahmed Hussain, Ali Raza, Abdul Subhan, Mohammad Huzaifa, Usman Khan, Huzaifa Ahsan, Mohammad Sayyam, Niqab Shafiq, Rizwanullah, Hasnain Abbas Dar, Jahangir Bilal, Abdul Hayam Khan
Sri Lanka U19 squad: Viran Chamuditha(C), Rehan Peiris, Sethmika Seneviratne, Vigneshwaran Akash, Kithma Withanapathirana, Lithma Perera(WK), Senuja Wekunagoda, Gimhan Mendis, Lathendra Akash, Kaushika Kumarasinghe, Gimhan Rasanjana, Stehanne Senuerarata, Hihane Sanuranatu, Hihanne Weeraratne Peiris.
Bangladesh U19 squad: Md Farid Hasan Faysal (C/WK), Ahsan Al Mumin, Alamin Hossain Rony, Robiul Hasan Anik, Abdullah Al Muhi, Sheikh Atiqur Rahman, SK Jarif Siyam, Rakibul Hossan, Rubay Islam Rizon, Shakil Khan, Al Amin Hossen, Al Farhanam Ra Tamfidik, Ahmed
Afghanistan U19 squad: Farid Zadran, Subhan Ali, Noman Salarzai(WK), Tahir Sarwary, Amir Hamza, Sohail Khan(C), Hamza Khan Alikhil, Faisal Mubariz, Abidullah Abid, Sami Mubarez, Lutfullah Mohammadi, Mohammad Ali, Abdullah Hamdard, Imran Ali Niazi,
Nepal U19 squad: Bipin Sharma (C), Aashish Luhar (WK), Niraj Kumar Yadav, Rohit Chand, Prashiddha Jaishi, Sohail Kunwar, Darsh Sonar, Nischal Chhetri, Sachin Bhatt, Roshan Shahi, Suryanshu Koirala, Abhay Yadav, Sushil Rawal, Subham Khanal, Nitesh
Malaysia U19 squad: Deeaz Patro(C), Azib Wajdi, Muhammad Nurhanif, Syakir Izzudin, N Sathnakumaran, Daniel Hakimi, Syahir Asyraf, Aulga Gunawan, Nur Iman, Arryan Iskandar, Dzul Syahmi, Aiyadh Iskandar, Firash Taqyrafiuddin, Asal Aqyrafiuddin,
United Arab Emirates Under-19 Squad: Ayaan Misbah (C), Mohamed Nafees (WK), Yayin Rai, Uddish Suri, Noorullah Ayobi, Zainullah Rehmani, Ahmed Khudadad, Naseem Khan, Raizal Nadir, Omar Tauqir, Muhammad Umar Faisal, Hadayatullah Khan
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