Nepal vs Pakistan, the inaugural match of the Asia Cup 2023 will be played on August 30 at Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan. The match will be the first meet for the teams in ODI. Here, we will discuss Nepal vs Pakistan in Asia Cup 2023.
Nepal vs Pakistan in Asia Cup 2023
Nepal vs Pakistan is a very awaited match for the Nepali cricket team as they are playing against the world champion team. It is a very good opportunity for the Nepali cricket team to show their ability in world cricket. Nepali players already get some good experience playing against big teams in the World Cup Qualifier. We are expecting a tough fight in Nepal vs Pakistan in Asia Cup 2023.
Nepal vs Pakistan Match Details
Topic: | Nepal vs Pakistan in Asia Cup 2023 |
Match: | Nepal vs Pakistan |
Venue: | Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan |
Date: | 30th August 2023 |
Time: | 03:00 PM Local ( 03:45 PM Nepali Time ) |
Captains: | Rohit Paudel (Nepal) & Babar Azam (Pakistan) |
Nepal and Pakistan in Previous Asia Cup Editions
Nepal is a rising team in world cricket whereas Pakistan is a World Champion team. Nepal is appearing first time in Asia Cup in 2023. In 2002, Nepal qualified for Asia Cup but due to the India-Pakistan conflict, the tournament was not take place. Pakistan is 2 times champions in Asia Cup in 2000 and 2012. Pakistan also runners up 3 times in 1986, 2014, and 2022.
Nepal and Pakistan’s Recent Performance in ODI
In the recent 5 ODI’s of respective teams, Nepal won only 2 and lost in 3 matches whereas Pakistan won 4 and lost only one. Nepal could only win one match in World Cup Qualifiers. Nepal won the ACC Premier Cup 2023 and remained an unbeaten team in the tournament.
Probable Playing XI Analysis
Probable XI analysis for Nepal vs Pakistan in Asia Cup 2023:
Nepal Probable XI: Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (wk), Bhim Sharki, Rohit Paudel (c), Kushal Malla, DS Airee, Gulshan Jha, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Sandeep Lamichhane, Lalit Rajbanshi
Kushal Bhurtel and Aasif Sheikh can give a good start for Nepal. They showed their abilities against quality bowlers in the past games. Bhim Sharki can play an Anker role in the team. Rohit Paudel captain himself is the most trusted batter in the team. Kushal Malla, DS Airee, and Gulshan Jha could be good all-round options for the team. They are capable of making the team win from their bowling and batting.
Sompal Kami and Karan KC are the fast bowlers for Nepal and are also capable with the bat. Sandeep Lamichhane and Lalit Rajbanshi are the prime spinners for Nepal. Sandeep is a world-class leg-spinner and has played cricket around the world. Lalit Rajbanshi has done an excellent job with his slow left-arm orthodox bowling.
Pakistan Probable XI: Imam-ul-Haq, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Iftikhar Ahmed, Salman Ali Agha, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Shah, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf
Imam-ul-Haq and Fakhar Zaman are one of the best opening duos of the tournament. Babar Azam is currently the no. 1 ODI batter in the ICC rankings. Rizwan is the wicket-keeper batsman for Pakistan. Iftikhar, Salman, Shadab, and Nawaz could be good all-round options for Pakistan. Shaheen, Naseem, and Rauf are one of the best pace attacks in world cricket.
Nepal Squad
- Rohit Paudel (c)
- Kushal Bhurtel
- Aasif Sheikh (wk)
- Aarif Sheikh
- Bhim Sharki
- Kushal Malla
- Dipendra Singh Airee
- Gulshan Jha
- Karan KC
- Sompal Kami
- Sandeep Lamichhane
- Lalit Rajbanshi
- Sundeep Jora
- Shyam Dhakal
- Kishor Mahato
- Pratis GC
- Arjun Saud
Pakistan Squad
- Babar Azam (c)
- Abdullah Shafique
- Fakhar Zaman
- Imam-ul-Haq
- Salman Ali Agha
- Iftikhar Ahmed
- Tayyab Tahir
- Mohammad Rizwan (wk)
- Mohammad Haris
- Shadab Khan
- Mohammad Nawaz
- Usama Mir
- Faheem Ashraf
- Haris Rauf
- Mohammad Wasim Jnr
- Naseem Shah
- Shaheen Afridi