Kathmandu, June 24 -- 16 registered a commanding nine-wicket win against Japan Under-16 in their second match of the ACC Men's U-16 East Zone Cup 2025 at the Kolej Tuanku Ja'afar in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday. It is Nepal's second consecutive victory in the tournament, further solidifying their position in the group stage.

Japan Under-16 struggled to build momentum after deciding to bat first, collapsing for 80 runs in 34.3 overs.

Openers Hugo TaniKelly (4) and Monty HaraHinze (0) fell cheaply inside the first four overs, setting the tone for a difficult innings. Kaisei KobayashiDoggett managed eight before falling lbw to Abhay Yadav, leaving Japan reeling at 24-3.

Captain Charlie HaraHinze held the innings with a patient 36 off 48 balls,...