KATHMANDU: In a high-stakes encounter, Nepal is gearing up to face Afghanistan in a crucial match of the ACC U19 Asia Cup on Sunday.

The game is scheduled to kick off at 11:15 am at ACC Academy Ground 2 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).

A victory for Nepal in this match would secure their spot in the tournament’s semi-finals.

Both teams faced opening defeats, with Nepal losing to Pakistan and Afghanistan falling to India, each with a loss of seven wickets. As the group stage concludes, Nepal is slated to play their final group match against India on Tuesday.