Asia Cup 2023, IND vs NEP Playing 11: Shami replaces Bumrah in India's XI

India make one forced change: Mohammed Shami comes in for Jasprit Bumrah in India's Playing 11.

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.

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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).

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Asia Cup 2023, India vs Nepal playing 11: Nepal's line-up

Nepal Playing XI: 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

2:42 PM

Asia Cup 2023, India vs Nepal playing 11: India's line-up

India Playing XI: Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan(w), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj

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Asia Cup 2023, India vs Nepal playing 11 live updates

No surprise, India have made only one change. Mohammed Shami comes in for Jasprit Bumrah in India Playing 11.

2:33 PM

Asia Cup 2023, India vs Nepal: Kandy weather live updates

Just after the toss is concluded, it started to drizzle.

2:33 PM

Asia Cup 2023, India vs Nepal playing 11 live updates

Rohit Sharma wins the toss and elects to bowl first against Nepal.

2:28 PM

Asia Cup 2023, India vs Nepal playing 11 live updates

Moments away!! Rohit Sharma will reveal the Playing 11 at the toss, which will take place at 2:30 PM IST. 

2:22 PM

Asia Cup 2023, India vs Nepal playing 11 live updates

Will Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav get a chance against Nepal?

With India taking on minnows Nepal, the management could pick Tilak Varma or Suryakumar Yadav in India's Playing 11. In that case, the management could rest Shubman Gill and asks Ishan Kishan to open, the fexibility Rohit Sharma was talking about.

2:20 PM

Asia Cup 2023, India vs Nepal playing 11 live updates

Who will replace Bumrah in India's Playing 11?

In all likelihood, Mohammed Shami is likely to replace Bumrah in India's Playing 11 from previous match. But one cannot predict India's choices given the management pick some other player.

2:13 PM

Asia Cup 2023, India vs Nepal: Kandy weather live updates

Good news!!!

According to broadcaster's live visuals, the sun is shining brightly at the Pallekele Stadium. Toss at 2:30 PM IST. Lets hope clouds stay away.

1:57 PM

Asia Cup 2023, India vs Nepal: Kandy weather live updates

According to the latest images tweeted by cricket fans from Pallekele Stadium, the sun is out and the clouds don't look threatening as well. 

However, different agencies suggest chances of rainfall around the toss time when the Playing XIs of India and Nepal will be revealed. 

1:37 PM

Asia Cup 2023, India vs Nepal: Kandy weather live updates

Good news!! The sun is shining at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy at the moment.

Fingers cross! Hope the rain clouds from Pallekele. 

1:28 PM

Asia Cup 2023, India vs Nepal: Kandy weather live updates

Though reports suggest, it is not raining in Kandy at the moment. According to accuweather.com, there is chances of showers at 2 PM IST. 

(Photo: screengrab from accuweather.com)

1:10 PM

Asia Cup 2023, India vs Nepal: Kandy weather live updates

According to media reports, the sun is shining at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium at the moment. However, dark clouds can be seen at a distance. Fingers crossed, at the moment toss will take place on time with rain-curtailed game on cards if rainy clouds arrive at later stage of the match.

12:55 PM

Asia Cup 2023, India vs Nepal: Kandy weather live updates

According to BBC's weather forecast, the clouds will be hovering over Pallekele Stadium throughout the day. There are chances of rainfall throughout the day with 28 per cent chances of rain at 2:30 PM IST and 59 per cent at 9:30 PM IST.

(Photo credit: screenshot from bbc.com/weather)

Kandy weather forecast.

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Asia Cup 2023, India vs Nepal: Kandy weather live updates

So what is happening in Kandy's Pallekele since IND vs PAK game was called off?

After India vs Pakistan game was washed out, Men In Blue's next game against Nepal is also under threat of getting wash-out as weather agencies predicted rain today.

 

The group stage match between India and Pakistan was called off due to rain, with both teams sharing one point each on Saturday. 
 

The rain has not stopped in Pallekele since September 2 and the weather forecast suggested that it will continue to rain today as well.

 

According to Google Weather, there are 80 per cent chance of rainfall with thunderstorms in Pallekele today
 

India is currently placed second with one point in group A while Pakistan is leading the table with three points.

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. Photo: PTI