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CLAIM NOWPakistan vs Nepal, Asia Cup 2023, Today Match Prediction 30 August 2023
Toss Winner - Pakistan won the toss and choose to bat first
Pakistan won by 238 runs
Host Pakistan eye a strong show against Nepal in Asia Cup opener at Multan
- Pakistan completed a 3-0 clean sweep over Afghanistan in a one-day series played in Sri Lanka.
- In the past 12 months, Fakhar Zaman and Babar Azam have been premier performers for Pakistan in the batting department.
- Sandeep Lamichhane and Aasif Sheikh have been bankable performers for Nepal in the limited-overs format.
Expect Pakistan to a comprehensive victory over Nepal at Multan.
| Tournament: | Asia Cup 2023 |
| Format: | oneday |
| Venue: | Multan International Cricket Stadium, multan, Pakistan |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 37°C | Haze |
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PAK vs NEP Match Prediction & Analysis
Host Pakistan will be looking to kick-start their campaign on a winning note when they take on Nepal in the opening match of the 2023 Asia Cup played at Multan Cricket Stadium in Multan on Wednesday.
In the series played in Sri Lanka, Pakistan played excellent cricket against Afghanistan and won all their three matches. Captain Babar Azam will be hoping that the side can continue their winning momentum in this opening match of Asia Cup 2023.
On the other hand, Nepal failed to make an impression in the ICC World Cup Qualifier 2023 and managed to win just one match out of four played in the competition. Captain Rohit Paudel will be hoping that the side can put on a decent show with the bat
RECENT PERFORMANCE
PAK
W W W
PAK
NEP
L W L L W
NEP
269/8 in 49.2 5.45
ICC WCQ 2023
Ireland won by 2 wickets
268/9 in 50.0 5.36
185/7 in 43.2 4.27
ICC WCQ 2023
181/10 in 46.5 3.86
168/3 in 27.1 6.18
ICC WCQ 2023
Netherlands won by 7 wickets
167/10 in 44.3 3.75
339/7 in 50.0 6.78
ICC WCQ 2023
West Indies won by 101 runs
238/10 in 49.4 4.79
211/4 in 43.0 4.91
ICC WCQ 2023
Nepal beat United States by 6 wickets
207/10 in 49.0 4.22
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Pakistan Preview
In the batting department, the onus will be on the likes of skipper Babar Azam, openers Fakhar Zaman, Imam-Ul-Haq, the middle-order trio of Mohammad Rizwan, Agha Salman and Iftikhar Ahmed to deliver the bulk of the runs.
In the previous series, opener Imam-Ul-Haq and Babar Azam showed consistency with the bat for Pakistan. Fakhar Zaman will be hoping to get back to form after not scoring a lot of runs against Afghanistan.
In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the pace trio of Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf to make early inroads with the new-ball.
Mohammad Nawaz and Shadab Khan will be premier slow bowling options for this opening contest.
Pakistan Predicted Playing XI:
Babar Azam (captain), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Imam-Ul-Haq, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Agha Salman, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah.
Pakistan Actual Playing XI:
Iftikhar Ahmed, Agha Salman, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Nawaz, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Imam-ul-Haq, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Rizwan
Nepal Preview
In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Aasif Sheikh, Rohit Paudel, Kushal Bhurtel and Kushal Malla to deliver the bulk of the runs.
Since August 2022, Aasif Sheikh has topped the batting charts for Nepal in limited-overs format. In 25 ODIs, Aasif has accumulated 673 runs at an average of 30.59 with one century and five half-centuries to his name.
In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Sandeep Lamichhane, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, and Dipendra Singh Airee to deliver timely breakthroughs.
Since August 2022, Sandeep Lamichhane has topped the bowling charts for Nepal in one-day internationals. In 19 ODIs, Lamichhane has taken 42 wickets at an average of 20.00.
Nepal Predicted Playing XI:
Rohit Paudel (captain), Arjun Saud, Kushal Malla, Kushal Bhurtel, Gyanendra Malla, Bhim Sarki, Aasif Sheikh, Dipendra Singh Airee, Sandeep Lamichhane, Karan KC, Sompal Kami.
Nepal Actual Playing XI:
Aasif Sheikh, Sandeep Lamichhane, Kushal Malla, Lalit Rajbanshi, Kushal Bhurtel, Aarif Sheikh, Dipendra Singh Airee, Rohit Kumar Paudel, Gulsan Jha, Sompal Kami, Karan KC
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The wicket prepared for the game is going to be perfect for batting with some assistance for bowlers with the new-ball. The weather forecast for the game to be played on Wednesday is going to be sunny with moderate breeze.
PAK vs NEP Pitch Report
Multan Cricket Stadium in Multan is going to host the 1st match of the 2023 Asia Cup between Pakistan and Nepal. Pakistan will take heart from the fact that they have won their previous five one-day matches played at this venue.
Toss: To Bat
Both the teams will be keen to win the toss, bat first and post a competitive total on the board. The average first inning score at Multan is around 254 runs.
PAK vs NEP
Winning Prediction
Based on performances this season, Host Pakistan will be firm favorites to win their opening match against Nepal. With likes of Babar Azam, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi in excellent from this season, the team management will be hoping that the side can deliver a clinical performance against Nepal.
Expect Pakistan to a comprehensive victory over Nepal at Multan.
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