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Nepal are facing the hosts UAE today in the championship-decider match to be held under the ACC Men's U-19 ODI Premier Cup.

The title match is scheduled to start at 10:30 am local time today at the Karwan Ground in Ajman of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). 

Nepal have defeated Malaysia by nine wickets while the UAE defeated Oman by eight wickets to secure a place in the final.

It may be noted that Nepal and the UAE have already qualified for the Asia Cup, as per the provision that the finalists will qualify directly for the Asia Cup.

Malaysia and Oman will play for third place today and the winner will be qualified for the Asia Cup. 

A total of 14 teams had participated in the competition. 

Organized by the Asian Cricket Council, the U-19 Asia Cup 2025 is being held in the UAE from December 12-21.

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Lewis Miley and Nick Woltemade added two more in the first half ti give Newcastle a 3-0 lead at the break, before Thiaw bagged his second goal as the visitors took advantage of more poor defending from the home side.

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