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Nepal inched towards ICC U19 World Cup qualifications with a nail-biting 9-run victory over Namibia as hosts Ireland, PNG, Scotland and USA also registered wins in the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Qualifier in Ireland. Yet another day of thrilling action, witnessed further churning in the positioning of teams on the points table as the tournament enters the climatic final few days.

Canada upset Nepal by registering a three-wicket win in a low-scoring match as Ireland, Afghanistan, Scotland and PNG also registered wins in the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Qualifier in Ireland. Nepal was bowled out by Canada for 106 in 42.5 overs with only wicketkeeper Pradeep Airee making 22.

Nepal beat Vanuatu by 159 runs at the YMCA Cricket Club on the day in which Ireland, Namibia, Scotland and USA also registered wins in the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Qualifier in Dublin, Ireland. Nepal posted 250 after opting to bat first with handy knocks from Sagar Pun (51: 66b, 8×4) and Naresh Budayair (50: 87b, 4×4, 1×6). Nepal?s varied attack then shot out Vanuatu for a paltry 91 in 30.5 overs to earn a whopping win.

Nepal prevailed over Afghanistan in one of the keenly awaited contests of the day at the Leinster Cricket Club. Nepal’s wicketkeeper-batsman Subash Khakurel held the innings together with a 92 ball-54 studded with five boundaries. Nepal was bowled out for 154 in 44.3 overs as Afghanistan bowlers shared the wickets around.