Both teams head into this third-place playoff after dominant group-stage runs that were unfortunately cut short in the knockout rounds of the ongoing ACC Women’s U19 Premier Cup 2026. Nepal was the undisputed powerhouse of Group D, steamrolling their opponents with three consecutive wins and an astronomical net run rate of 7.283. Indonesia enjoyed an equally flawless run in Group C, securing the top spot with two wins from two games. Having tasted defeat for the first time in the tournament during the semi-finals, both sides will be eager to dust themselves off and finish their campaign on a high with a podium finish.
Squads:
Nepal U19 Women’s Cricket Team
Sony Pakhrin (C), Sana Pravin, Alisa Kumari Yadav, Sabitri Dhami, Manisha Upadhyay, Rachana Chaudhari, Anu Kadayat, Riya Sharma, Trisana Biswakarma, Krishma Gurung, Anjee Pathak, Manisha Chaudhary, Sneha Mahara, Karuna Bistaa, Pratima Shah, Prisana Rana Magar, Sakshi Yadav, Ashna Chaudhary
Indonesia U19 Women’s Cricket Team
Hilva Nuraulia Siami Lukman, Anace Elna Elizabeth, Ni Putu Elyn Novita Dewi, NI Kadek Dwi Aprillia Putri, Meutia Diaz Sanjoyo, Ni Komang Sukmayanthi Kari Putri, Gusti Ayu Agung Maia Arsita Wati, Putu Sintha Cahayani, Derni Rambu Bangi, Isabella Sirs, Intan Berlian, Ni Kadek Ayu Risnia Emitariani
Players to watch out:
Hilva Nuraulia Siami Lukman
Representing Indonesia Women U19, Hilva Nuraulia Siami Lukman has put together a solid campaign with the bat, accumulating 118 runs across 4 matches. She has been dismissed only three times in her four innings, remaining unbeaten once to finish with a healthy batting average of 39.33. Her highest score of the tournament stands at 48 not out, anchoring the innings by facing 138 balls in total. While she hasn’t reached a half-century yet, her ability to find the ropes is clear from the 12 boundaries she has struck so far, maintaining a steady strike rate of 85.5.
Sana Praveen
Sana Praveen has been a vital cog in the batting lineup for Nepal Women U19, scoring 164 runs in her 5 appearances. Showing brilliant composure, her standout performance includes a sensational highest score of 98 not out, narrowly missing out on a well-deserved century. She has maintained a strong strike rate of 108.6 after facing 151 deliveries, proving her ability to keep the scoreboard ticking. With an impressive average of 41.00 and 19 boundaries to her name, she remains one of the tournament’s top impact players.
Isabella Sirs
Isabella Sirs has spearheaded Indonesia Women U19’s bowling unit with highly efficient spells, picking up 4 wickets across her 4 matches. She has bowled 14 overs in total, giving away just 50 runs to keep the opposition under constant pressure. Her discipline is reflected in an excellent economy rate of 3.57 and a solid bowling average of 12.5. Her most memorable contribution on the field came in the form of a brilliant spell where she claimed best bowling figures of 3 wickets for 16 runs.
Riya Sharma
Riya Sharma has been absolutely lethal with the ball for Nepal Women U19, tearing through batting lineups to pick up 10 wickets in 5 matches. Across her 18.5 overs, she has conceded a meager 55 runs, translating to an astonishingly low bowling average of 5.5. Her accuracy makes it incredibly difficult for batters to score against her, which is evident from her suffocating economy rate of 2.92. Her standout moment in the tournament so far includes a masterclass spell where she registered incredible best figures of 3 wickets for just 6 runs.
Pitch:
The surface at Bayuemas Oval features a green pitch that tends to give bowlers a slight edge. Statistically, the ground favors the side batting first, with teams setting a target winning roughly 64% of the time. The average first-innings score sits relatively low at around 87 runs, which means batters will need to work hard for their runs.
Weather:
The weather forecast for Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia indicates a high of 31°C and a low of 24°C, with a heavy thunderstorm expected during the day and cloudy conditions at night.
Fantasy XI Playing:
Sony Pakhrin, Sana Pravin, Prisana Rana Magar, Sakshi Yadav, Ashna Chaudhary, Hilva Nuraulia Siami Lukman, Anace Elna Elizabeth, Ni Putu Elyn Novita Dewi, NI Kadek Dwi Aprillia Putri, Meutia Diaz Sanjoyo, Ni Kadek Ayu Risnia Emitariani
Match Details:
Date – July 18, 2026
Time – 7:00 AM IST
Venue – Bayuemas Cricket Oval, Kuala Lumpur
Broadcast – The game will be live streamed on the ACC YouTube channel.
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