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The much-anticipated Asia Cup 2023 is set to commence on Wednesday, August 30, marking the beginning of a riveting cricketing extravaganza. The inaugural match of the tournament will feature co-hosts Pakistan and Nepal at the historic Multan Cricket Stadium.
Pakistan enters the continental tournament with a potent combination of experience and boasts one of the most formidable bowling attacks in the cricketing world, headlined by the trio of Shaheen Afridi. Additionally, Pakistan’s batting prowess is anchored by the world-class talents of Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam, and Mohammad Rizwan. On the other hand, Nepal will be relying on standout performances from key players such as Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh, and the spin sensation Sandeep Lamichhane.
While the Green team’s deep reservoir of experience and talent makes them formidable opponents, Nepal’s youthful exuberance and the motivation to establish themselves on the international stage add an intriguing dimension to the encounter.
Asia Cup 2023, PAK vs NEP:
- Date and time: August 30, 2023, Wednesday; 09:30 pm GMT | 02:30 pm local | 03:00 pm IST
- Venue: Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan
Multan Cricket Stadium Pitch Report:
The Multan Cricket Stadium features a track that greatly benefits batters. Meanwhile, fast bowlers find it challenging to perform. Nonetheless, spinners are likely to become influential as the match unfolds. The team winning the toss would likely opt to bat first at this ground.
PAK vs NEP Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Mohammad Rizwan
- Batters: Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam
- All-rounders: Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Dipendra Singh Airee
- Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Sandeep Lamichhane
PAK vs NEP Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Babar Azam (c), Shaheen Afridi (vc)
Choice 2: Imam-ul-Haq (c), Shadab Khan (vc)
PAK vs NEP Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh, Agha Salman, Iftikhar Ahmed,
PAK vs NEP Dream11 Team for today’s match (August 30, 09:30 pm GMT):
Squads:
Pakistan: Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Agha Salman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Tayyab Tahir, Abdullah Shafique, Usama Mir
Nepal: Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (wk), Bhim Sharki, Rohit Paudel (c), Kushal Malla, Dipendra Singh Airee, Gulsan Jha, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Sandeep Lamichhane, Lalit Rajbanshi, Sundeep Jora, Pratis GC, Arjun Saud, Mousom Dhakal, Kishore Mahato, Aarif Sheikh
Also READ: PAK vs NEP – Multan Cricket Stadium Pitch Report, Multan Weather Forecast, ODI Stats & Records
