ACC Premier Cup Begins in Malaysia with Nepal Aiming for Asia Cup Berth
Summary
The ACC Premier Cup begins in Malaysia with Nepal targeting the title and a berth in the 2027 Asia Cup. Nepal opens against Bahrain and will also face Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, and Hong Kong in the group stage.
Key Points
- The third edition of the ACC Premier Cup has started in Malaysia with 10 teams competing for the title and a place in the 2027 Asia Cup.
- Nepal is in Group A with Bahrain, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Saudi Arabia, while the top two teams from each group advance to the semi-finals.
- Nepal won the inaugural Premier Cup in 2023 and is aiming to repeat that success after strong recent practice matches in India and Malaysia.
- Former Nepal cricketer Dipendra Chaudhary says Nepal’s bowling and pre-tournament preparation make it a strong contender, with Oman and the UAE seen as the main rivals.
