In match 1 of Asia Cup 2023, Pakistan captain Babar Azam won the toss and elected to bat first at Multan Cricket Ground on Wednesday. Pakistan have announced their Playing 11 on the eve of the game. And as expected, Fakhar Zaman and Imam-ul-Haq are the two openers in Pakistan Playing 11 vs Nepal in Match 1 of Asia Cup 2023. Meanwhile the middle-order is studded with the likes of Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Iftikhar Ahmed and Agha Salman.
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Leggie Shadab Khan and left-arm orthodox spinner are two spinners, who can also bat, in Pakistan Playing 11 today. Shaheen Shah Afridi will lead the pace attack, which includes Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah in Pakistan's XI.
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Leggie Shadab Khan and left-arm orthodox spinner are two spinners, who can also bat, in Pakistan Playing 11 today. Shaheen Shah Afridi will lead the pace attack, which includes Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah in Pakistan's XI.
Asia Cup 2023, Match 1: Pakistan vs Nepal Playing 11
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Pakistan Playing 11: Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Agha Salman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf.
Nepal Playing 11: Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (wk), Rohit Paudel (capt), Aarif Sheikh, Kushal Malla, Dipendra Singh Airee, Gulsan Jha, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Sandeep Lamichhane, Lalit Rajbanshi.
Nepal Playing 11: Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (wk), Rohit Paudel (capt), Aarif Sheikh, Kushal Malla, Dipendra Singh Airee, Gulsan Jha, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Sandeep Lamichhane, Lalit Rajbanshi.
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Nepal Playing 11: Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (wk), Rohit Paudel (capt), Aarif Sheikh, Kushal Malla, Dipendra Singh Airee, Gulsan Jha, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Sandeep Lamichhane, Lalit Rajbanshi.
Pakistan vs Nepal head-to-head
Pakistan have never played against Nepal in One Day International game. When the two teams face each other in Match 1 of Asia Cup 2023, it will be the first time Pakistan and Nepal will lock horns with each other.
Squads
Pakistan squad for Asia Cup 2023: Babar Azam (c), Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Salman Ali Agha, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Haris, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Faheem Ashraf, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Saud Shakeel.
Nepal squad for Asia Cup 2023: Rohit Paudel (Captain), Kushal Bhurtel, Sandeep Lamichhane, Lalit Rajbanshi, Pratish GC, Mousom Dhakal, Sundeep Jora, Kishore Mahato, Arjun Saud (Wicket-keeper), Aasif Sheikh, Bhim Sharki, Kushal Malla, Aarif Sheikh, Dipendra Singh Airee (vc), Gulshan Jha, Sompal Kami, Karan KC.
Asia Cup 2023, Match 1: Pakistan vs Nepal live match time, telecast and streaming details
When will Asia Cup 2023 start?
Asia Cup 2023 will kick start on August 30 at Multan Cricket Ground in Multan.
Who will play in the first match of Asia Cup 2023?
In the Match 1 of Asia Cup 2023, Pakistan will lock horns with Nepal on August 30, 2023.
When will the Pakistan vs Nepal live toss take place in Multan as per Indian Standard Time (IST)?
The PAK vs NEP live toss in Match 1 of Asia Cup 2023 will take place at 2:30 PM IST on August 30.
What is the match timing of the PAK vs NEP match according to Indian Standard Time?
The Pakistan vs Nepal match in Asia Cup will begin at 3:00 PM IST on August 30.
Which TV channels will live telecast the Pakistan vs Nepal Asia Cup 2023 match?
Star Sports Network has the broadcasting rights for Asia Cup 2023. PAK vs NEP live telecast will be available on Star Sports 1 HD/SD in English commentary. Star Sports Hindi HD\/SD will live broadcast Pakistan vs Nepal match with Hindin commentary.
How to watch the live streaming of the Pakistan vs Nepal Asia Cup 2023 in India for free?
Disney+Hotstar will live stream Pakistan vs Nepal Asia Cup match in India for free.