India vs Nepal: Ruturaj Gaikwad-led India will face Nepal in the quarterfinal of the Asian Games 2023 on October 3. While the Indian side were given a direct entry to the Quarter-final’s, Nepal displayed some quality cricket to reach the knock-out stages. Meanwhile, let us take a look at the probable top performers for the IND vs NEP Asian Games clash.
Yashasvi Jaiswal (India)
Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal should be in everyone’s top list against Nepal on Tuesday. The young batter is currently oozing with confidence after so well that he earned his maiden call-up to the national side. Short-boundaries and slowish pitch at the Hangzhou might be the perfect blend for Yashasvi to go berserk against the Nepali side.
Ruturaj Gaikwad (India)
Skipper of the team and possibly the second opener as well, Ruturaj Gaikwad will be itching to lead from the front in a crucial Asian Games match. Just like Jaiswal, Gaikwad also has some runs under his best as he is coming to the tournament after facing the mighty Australia back home. Gaikwad looked in good touch with the bat during that series and he will be looking to emulate his performance in the marquee event as well.
Kaushal Malla (Nepal)
Malla scripted history in the opening encounter of the men’s cricket event at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou. The 19-year-old smashed an unbeaten 137-run knock off just 50 deliveries, smashing the record for the fastest T20I hundred in history, having scaled the three-figure mark in just 34 deliveries. The young batter will look to repeat some his heroics against India as well.
Rohit Paudel (Nepal)
Skipper Rohit Paudel has not been able to show his best with the bat. However, his team might require him more than ever against the quality Indian bowling line-up. Paudel has all the shots in the book and can anchor the innings for his team. Paudel has a chance of scripting history for Nepal if they defeat the Men in Blue on Tuesday.
Arshdeep Singh (India)
Dejected after not being the part of the senior Indian team for World Cup, Arshdeep Singh will look to prove a point despite a less strong opposition. The left-arm pacer is expected to take the new ball for India and might prove to be threatening for the Nepali batters. Arshdeep can prove to be quite lethal in the death overs as well.
Editors pick
