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India will take on Nepal in Match 5 of the Asia Cup 2023 on Monday.
After experiencing a rain-induced washout in their previous match, the Men in Blue are aiming to face a relatively inexperienced team led by Rohit Paudel, rather than rain, as they strive to secure a place in the Super Four stage.
Conversely, Nepal – who lost their opening encounter against Pakistan by 238 runs – will be eager to compensate for their limited cricketing experience with their boundless enthusiasm.
Asia Cup 2023, IND vs NEP:
- Date and time: September 4, 2023; 09:30 am GMT | 03:00 pm local | 03:00 pm IST
- Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Sri Lanka
Pallekele Pitch Report:
The Pallekele Cricket Stadium boasts an outstanding batting surface celebrated for its favourability towards batters. Fast bowlers typically find limited assistance from the pitch, creating an ideal setting for stroke-play and commendable batting displays. As batters find their rhythm and settle in, they frequently capitalize on scoring chances. Furthermore, as the match unfolds, the pitch tends to evolve into a spinner’s paradise, offering advantages to slow bowlers. Consequently, it’s highly probable that the toss winning captain will opt to bat first to exploit these advantageous conditions.
IND vs NEP Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Ishan Kishan
- Batters: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill
- All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Hardik Pandya, Dipendra Singh Airee
- Bowlers: Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Sompal Kami
IND vs NEP Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Virat Kohli (c), Hardik Pandya (c)
- Choice 2: Mohammed Siraj (c), Rohit Sharma (vc)
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IND vs NEP Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Sandeep Lamichhane, Shreyas Iyer, Kusal Bhurtel, Shardul Thakur
IND vs NEP Dream11 Team for today’s match (September 4, 09:30 pm GMT):
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Squads:
India: Rohit Sharma (c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya (vc), Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Sanju Samson (travelling reserve)
Nepal: Rohit Paudel (c), Asif Sheikh, Kusal Bhurtel, Lalit Rajbanshi, Bhim Sharki, Kushal Malla, Dipendra Singh Airee, Sandeep Lamichhane, Karan KC, Gulshan Jha, Arif Sheikh, Sompal Kami, Pratis GC, Kishor Mahato, Sundeep Jora, Arjun Saud, Shyam Dhakal.
