Nepal posted a formidable total of 353 runs on the scoreboard when they batted first, and subsequently, they defeated the Iranian team for a mere 79 runs.
For Iran, Amer Khorsand smashed the highest 37 runs off 22 balls. His scores included five sixes and one four.
Iran will compete with Saudi Arabia and Bahrain on Sunday and Tuesday respectively.
Iran is placed into Group ‘A’ alongside Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Nepal. Similarly, Group ‘B’ includes UAE, Oman, Qatar, and China.
Singapore, Kuwait, Thailand, and Maldives are placed into Group ‘C’, and Hong Kong, Malaysia, Japan, and Indonesia into Group ‘D’.
Various 16 associate teams have participated in the ACC Men’s U19 Premier Cup 2023.
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