KATHMANDU: The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has announced the Nepali team for the ACC U-19 Women’s World Cup.
The squad, consisting of 15 players, will be led by captain Pooja Mahato, with Soni Pakhrin serving as vice-captain.
Other members of the team include Sana Prabin, Jyotsinka Marasini, Kusum Godar, Sabitra Dhami, Krishma Gurung, Riya Sharma, Simana KC, Sneha Mahara, Kiran Kumari Kunwar, Rachana Chaudhary, Trishna BK, Anu Kadayat, and Alisa Kumari Yadav.
Nepal earned a spot in the World Cup by winning the U-19 Asia qualifiers held last month.
The U-19 World Cup will take place in Malaysia from January 18 to February 2, with 16 teams participating.
Nepal is placed in Group 'D' alongside Bangladesh, Australia, and Scotland.
Nepal will play its first match against Bangladesh on January 18, followed by a second match against Scotland on January 20, and a third match against Australia on January 22.
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