In match 5 of Asia Cup 2023, India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to bowl first at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy today. No experimentation from India as they have made only one change from their XI against Pakistan. Mohammed Shami comes in for Jasprit Bumrah in India's Playing 11. Nepal too made one change, bringing in Bhim Sharki in place of Aarif Sheikh.
Check India vs Nepal live score and match updates here Asia Cup 2023: India vs Nepal Playing 11
India Playing 11: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan (wk), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj
Nepal Playing 11: Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh(w), Rohit Paudel(c), Bhim Sharki, Sompal Kami, Gulsan Jha, Dipendra Singh Airee, Kushal Malla, Sandeep Lamichhane, Karan KC, Lalit Rajbanshi
Asia Cup 2023, IND vs NEP: Kandy weather forecast today (September 4)
Showers and thunderstorms are expected to play spoilsport around 9:30 PM IST.
Kandy's hourly weather forecast at 8:50 PM IST. Photo: weather.com
So far in the Asia Cup, India’s match against Pakistan was abandoned with both teams sharing a point each, while Pakistan beat Nepal by 238 runs in the tournament opener.
India vs Nepal match prediction
India will start as overwhelming favourites against Nepal given the Men In Blue have never lost a game against associate nations. However, if the match sees 20-over a side clash due to inclement weather conditions, Nepal could fancy their chances given that 20-over-game is always a lottery
India vs Nepal head-to-head
Nepal and India have not played against each other even once before.
Squads
Nepal squad for Asia Cup 2023: Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh(w), Rohit Paudel(c), Aarif Sheikh, Sompal Kami, Gulsan Jha, Dipendra Singh Airee, Kushal Malla, Sandeep Lamichhane, Karan KC, Lalit Rajbanshi, Bhim Sharki, Kishore Mahato, Sundeep Jora, Pratis GC, Arjun Saud, Mousom Dhakal
India squad for Asia Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan(w), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah (not available), Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Shami, Suryakumar Yadav, Axar Patel, Prasidh Krishna, Tilak Varma
Asia Cup 2023, Match 2: India vs Nepal live toss timing, streaming and telecast details in India
Which teams will play in Asia Cup 2023 today's match?
India will lock horns with Nepal at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy, Sri Lanka today.
When will the India vs Nepal live toss take place in Kandy as per Indian Standard Time (IST)?
The IND vs NEP live toss in Match 4 of Asia Cup 2023 will take place at 2:30 PM IST on September 04, 2023.
What is the match timing of the India vs Nepal match according to Indian Standard Time?
The India vs Nepal match in Asia Cup will begin at 3:00 PM IST on September 04, 2023.
Which TV channels will live telecast the India vs Nepal Asia Cup 2023 match?
Star Sports Network has the broadcasting rights for Asia Cup 2023. IND vs NEP live telecast will be available on Star Sports 1 HD/SD in English commentary.
Star Sports Hindi HD/SD will live broadcast the India vs Nepal match with Hindi commentary.
How to watch the live streaming of the India vs Nepal Asia Cup 2023 in India for free?
Disney+Hotstar will live stream India vs Nepal Asia Cup match in India for free (mobile users only).