Nepal, April 16 -- Nepal enjoyed their third consecutive win in the ICC U-19 World Cup Asia Qualifier. In Wednesday's match, Nepal easily defeated Hong Kong by 9 wickets.

Chasing a modest target of 116 runs set by Hong Kong at the Lower Mulpani Cricket Stadium, Nepal comfortably chased the target in just 12.3 overs, losing only one wicket. Opener Sahil Patel remained not-out on 42 runs, while Captain Naren Bhatta scored 39 leading the team to victory. Niraj Yadav, one of the opening batsmen, contributed 23 runs.

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