Kathmandu, Dec. 2 -- Hosts United Arab Emirates lifted the title of ACC Men's U19 Premier Cup after defeating Nepal, the defending champions, by 27 runs at the Ajman-based Karwan Ground on Monday.

Opting to bowl first, Nepal were able to restrict the UAE to a low total of 147 in 45.5 overs. Dayanand Mandal was the hero with the ball as he bagged six wickets in his 6.5 overs, giving away only 17 runs.

Mandal's biggest wicket was of Muhammad Rayan Khan, who helped the UAE to the total single-handedly. Khan smashed 71 off 126 before departing for a coordinated catch between Roshan Bishwakarma and Darsh Sonar. Bishwakarma grabbed the ball and crossed the boundary line, but he threw it towards Sonar before touching the ground to send the set...