Pakistan Playing XI vs Nepal: In the opening match of the 2023 Asia Cup, Pakistan and Nepal will square off. The opening game (PAK vs NEP) of the Asia Cup 2023 is on Wednesday, August 30. The match will be place at Pakistan’s Multan Cricket Stadium.
In the 2023 Asia Cup, Pakistan will be led by Babar Azam. Nepal’s captain is Rohit Paudel. In an international cricket match, the two teams will square off for the first time.
Following an impressive 3-0 victory over Afghanistan, Pakistan will be feeling confident following some strong individual performances. They have a strong roster for the Asia Cup, with a number of well-known athletes as well as promising new players.
Imam-ul-Haq, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, and Mohammad Rizwan, among others, will be crucial to a high total in the batting department. The bowling team, which consists of Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Shadab Khan, and Naseem Shah, has been operating at full capacity.
Check out Pakistan‘s projected starting lineup (Pakistan Playing XI) for the match below.
Pakistan Playing XI vs Nepal: Asia Cup 2023, Match 1
- Fakhar Zaman
- Imam-ul-Haq
- Babar Azam (c)
- Iftikhar Ahmed
- Mohammad Nawaz
- Salman Ali Agha
- Mohammad Rizwan (wk)
- Shadab Khan
- Shaheen Afridi
- Haris Rauf
- Naseem Shah
Pakistan Players to watch out for:
The team’s ace batter, Babar Azam, has outstanding ODI statistics. His play will be essential to Pakistan’s chances of winning the Asia Cup. With two fifty-score games versus Afghanistan, he did okay.
| Matches | Runs | Last 5 scores in ODI | Highest ODI Score |
| 103 | 5202 | 60,53,0,1,107 | 158 |
Shaheen Shah Afridi’s effective bowling performance against the Afghan team showcased his dependable wicket-taking skills. He will, however, be motivated to play his best in the upcoming months.
| Matches | Wickets | Last 5 figures in ODI | Best ODI figures |
| 163 | 229 | 2/31,2/58,2/9,3/46,1/34 | 6/35 |
Where to watch Asia Cup 2023?
Fans can enjoy the forthcoming 2023 Asia Cup for free with the Disney+Hotstar smartphone application. This free live-streaming service is only available through a smartphone app, though. If fans wish to view the live streaming on a large screen, they must purchase a subscription.
On the other hand, Star Sports Network will carry the live broadcast of the games.
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