Nepal's U19 cricket team pulled off a dramatic one-wicket victory over Afghanistan on Tuesday in the final group match of the U19 Asia Cup in Sharjah, UAE.

After winning the toss and opting to bat first, Afghanistan U19 were bowled out for 123 runs in 35.4 overs.

Despite the win, Nepal will not progress to the knockout stages, as they lost their earlier matches against Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Afghanistan is also out of the running having now lost all three of their matches. 

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) U19 Asia Cup 2024 started on November 29 and will run through to December 8. 

Eight teams are taking part in the 50-over event, with Bangladesh defending champions. 

As per the ACC U19 Asia Cup 2024 format, the teams have been divided into two groups of four teams each.

Group A has India, Pakistan, Japan and the hosts United Arab Emirates (UAE). 

Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Nepal are clubbed in Group B.

The top two teams from each group will advance to the knockout round after the group stage matches.

The final will be played on December 8.