Kathmandu, April 15 -- Spin bowling. This was the common answer of Nepal and Afghanistan U19 skippers when asked about their team's strength during the captain's meet on Saturday. And they have so far been proven right as spinners have played a significant role in helping their respective teams register consecutive wins in the Asia Qualifier and move closer to the ICC U19 Men's World Cup in 2026.

"Our spinners are our major strength," Nepali skipper Naren Bhatta and Afghanistan skipper Mahboob Khan echoed during the meet.

After defeating the UAE and Oman on Sunday, Nepal and Afghanistan bested Oman and Hong Kong in the two games of Match Day 2 on Monday at the Upper and Lower Mulpani grounds, respectively.

Yuvraj Khatri, Nepal's right-...