Nepal will be among 13 teams competing at the ACC Women's Under-19 Premier Cup 2026, which gets underway in Malaysia from July 9 to 18, with qualification for the ACC Women's Under-19 Asia Cup on the line.
Nepal have been drawn in Group D alongside Hong Kong, Qatar and Singapore. They open their campaign against Qatar on July 11 before taking on Singapore and Hong Kong in their remaining group-stage fixtures. With the top two teams from each group advancing to the quarterfinals, every match carries weight in Nepal's push for the knockout stage.
Captain Sony Pakhrin heads a squad that blends promising young talent with players who have already gained experience at the age-group level. Head coach Mahesh Prasad Rijal will oversee the campaign.
Nepal's preparations have been boosted by recent domestic form. Karisma Gurung finished as the leading wicket-taker at the recently concluded NECOS Cup, where Pakhrin was also among the standout performers.
Beyond qualification, the ten-day tournament offers Nepal another platform to showcase their emerging talent and build experience on the international stage. A strong start against Qatar would set the tone for the group games that follow.
