Asia Cup Match Prediction 2023 | Match 1 | PAK vs NEP – Who will win today’s match? | August 30

Pak vs Nep Match Analysis

For the first time, Pakistan will face Nepal. While Nepal is competing in the Asia Cup for the first time, Pakistan made it to the final of the previous competition before falling to Sri Lanka by 23 runs in Dubai. So, according to the stats, Pakistan is the strongest competitor.

The 2023 Asia Cup begins on Wednesday afternoon in Multan with a match between Pakistan and Nepal.

Following a dominant 3-0 series victory against Afghanistan earlier this month, Pakistan enters this game. They will be at their maximum potential and possess deep strength.

There will be no pressure on Nepal to produce a result because they will be playing one of the top whiteball teams in the world. But don’t be shocked if Nepal has some thrilling moments.

Pak vs Nep Team Preview & Squads

Pakistan

The middle order trio of Mohammad Rizwan, Agha Salman, and Iftikhar Ahmed, as well as captain Babar Azam, openers Fakhar Zaman, and Imam-Ul-Haq, will be expected to score the majority of runs in the batting department.

Imam-Ul-Haq, Pakistan’s opener, and Babar Azam demonstrated consistency with the bat in the last series. After not scoring many runs against Afghanistan, Fakhar Zaman will be looking to regain his form.

The team’s bowling attack will be dependent on the pace three of Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Haris Rauf to score runs with the new ball right away. For this initial match, the best slow-bowling options will be Mohammad Nawaz and Shadab Khan.

Pakistan Squads

Pakistan

Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Imam-ul-Haq, Agha Salman, Mohammad Nawaz, Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Saud Shakeel, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf

Nepal

The team will be depending on batsmen Aasif Sheikh, Rohit Paudel, Kushal Bhurtel, and Kushal Malla to score the majority of the runs.

Aasif Sheikh has led Nepal‘s limited-overs batting rankings since August 2022. Aasif has played 25 ODIs, scoring 673 runs at an average of 30.59, with one century and five half-centuries.

The team will be counting on bowlers like Sandeep Lamichhane, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, and Dipendra Singh Airee to make timely bowling strikes.

Sandeep Lamichhane has been Nepal’s best bowler in one-day international matches since August 2022. Lamichhane has 42 wickets at an average of 20.00 in 19 ODIs.

Nepal Squads

Nepal

Rohit Paudel (c), Arjun Saud (wk), Bhim Sharki, Kushal Malla, Sandeep Lamichhane, Dipendra Singh Airee, Gulsan Jha, Pratish GC, Karan KC, Kushal Bhurtel, Kishore Mahato

Pak vs Nep outfield report

Asia Cup Match Prediction 2023 | Match 1 | PAK vs NEP – Who will win today’s match? | August 30

The team batting first has won the game in each of the last two contests played here. If they win the toss, both captains are likely to opt to bat first.

In Multan, this game will start under clear skies and bright sunshine. Throughout the game, the temperature will drop from the high 30s to the low 30s.

With the hitters receiving full value for their shots as well as support for the pace and spin bowlers, this will be an excellent cricket track. Around 295 will be considered par.

Pak vs Nep Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

This game will be Pakistan and Nepal’s inaugural encounter.

Pakistan vs Nepal Prediction

Winning the toss

• Pakistan

Player of the Match

• Pakistan – Babar Azam

Most runs

• Pakistan – Babar Azam
• Nepal – Bhim Sharki

Most wickets

• Pakistan – Shaheen Shah Afridi
• Nepal – Karan KC

Most sixes

• Pakistan – Babar Azam
• Nepal – Bhim Sharki

Team Scores Batting First

• Pakistan – 300+
• Nepal – 280+

According to the cricket analyser, Pakistan is more likely to win than Nepal due to its superior strength.