Kathmandu, Nov. 29 -- Nepal have advanced to the final of the ACC U19 Premier Cup registering a nine-wicket win over Malaysia in Saturday's semifinal at Seven Districts Ground 2 in Ajman, UAE.

Nepal's opening bowlers Nitesh Kumar Patel and Chandan Ram produced an exceptional display to dismantle Malaysia, who were invited to bat first after Nepal won the toss. Malaysia were bundled out for just 51 runs in 17.2 overs.

Patel bowled eight overs, delivering two maidens and conceding only 24 runs, while Ram returned figures of 3 for 17 from his five-over spell that included one maiden. Aprajit Poudel, captain Ashok Dhami and Roshan Bishwakarma picked up one wicket each to complete the rout.

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