India's Universal U-19 team to face Nepal in Asia Cup 2026
Under the leadership of Lakshya Raichandhi, India will play its first group match in Muscat
By Capital Kranti desk, Gandhinagar · Editor: Parth Thakkar
6 November 2026, 9:37 am · Updated 10:44 am · 1 min read
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India's Under-19 cricket team will begin its group campaign against Nepal in the Asia Cup 2026. The match will be played on Friday at Muscat, Oman. The Indian team will be led by Lakshya Raichandhi, while Yashvardhan Singh Chauhan will take over the responsibility as vice-captain.
According to a report by Sportstar, Anay Dravid and Rajat Baghel are included in the Indian team as wicketkeepers. The team includes players such as Aryaveer Sehrawag, V.K. Vineet, Kushagra Ozha, Arjun Rajput, Manal Chauhan, V. Yashvir, Aryan Savsani, Mohit Ulva, Kavya Patel, Shavin Vinod, and Ishan Sud.
On the other hand, Bipin Sharma will play as captain for the Nepal team. Ashish Luhar is the wicketkeeper for Nepal. The team includes players such as Neeraj Kumar Yadav, Rohit Chand, Prasiddh Jayshi, Sohail Kunwar, Darsh Sonar, Nishchal Chhetri, Sachin Bhatt, Roshan Shahi, Suryanshu Koirala, Abhay Yadav, Sushil Rawal, Shubham Khanal, and Nitesh Patel.
The Indian Under-19 Men's National Cricket Team represents India. The team has won the Under-19 Cricket World Cup a record six times and holds the highest winning percentage in ODIs among all Under-19 teams. Additionally, the team has a record of winning the Under-19 Asia Cup eight times and is the current World Cup champion.
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