New Zealand 168/3 (35 overs) v Nepal in East London
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Toss: New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat first
New Zealand made the same call as Pakistan did yesterday, electing to bat first against Nepal.
The Kiwi openers looked positive on a wicket where the ball came to the bat with ease. Tom Jones and Luke Watson added 53 in the first Powerplay. Watson then fell to the spin of Subash Bhandari in the 11th over.
The Rhinos, who had lacked discipline in the initial overs, regained initiative with this wicket. An absolute beauty from leg-spinner Tilak Bhandari got rid of the set Jones, the young Black Caps were in trouble. Oliver Tewatiya’s loss for a duck compounded their issues.
Skipper Oscar Jackson then joined forces with Snehith Reddy to see off a tricky period. The duo opened their arms in subsequent overs, with Jackson doing damage with a flurry of sixes.
The Rhinos have been exceptional against New Zealand in the U19 World Cups, having beaten New Zealand twice in the event.