Nepal shock Black Caps at U19 World Cup

New Zealand have suffered an early setback at the under-19 cricket World Cup in Bangladesh, losing by 32 runs to Nepal.

Nepal's 7-238 proved too much for New Zealand, who were dismissed for 206 in the 48th over in their opening pool game in Fatullah.

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Skipper Raju Rijal top scored for the Nepalese, making 48 from 65 deliveries, and he found good support in Aarif Sheikh (39) and a late cameo from Kushal Bhurtel (35no from 23).

Opener Glenn Phillips top-scored with 52 but a middle-order collapse proved costly for the young New Zealanders, who lost their last eight wickets for 103 runs, 16-year-old Dipendra Singh Airee doing the majority of the damage with 3-24.

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For New Zealand, Otago seamer Nathan Smith was the most successful bowler, taking 3-58 from 10 overs.

Two teams qualify from each four-nation pool for the quarter-finals, with both New Zealand and Nepal still to face India and Ireland.

Australia withdrew from the tournament, citing safety and security concerns in Bangladesh. 

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