The wait is finally over. Pakistan are set to lock horns with Nepal in the inaugural game of Asia Cup 2023 on August 30 at the Multan Cricket Stadium. As both teams take the field on Wednesday, history will be made as it will be the first time the Men in Green will face Nepal in the international circuit.Pakistan, who are the co-hosts of the marquee tournament, are entering the contest on the back of a morale-boosting series win against Afghanistan. The likes of Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan did the heavy lifting with the bat while the bowlers delivered the goods to sweep Afghanistan 3-0.  KL Rahul to Miss First Two Matches of Asia Cup 2023 Including India vs Pakistan Clash, Confirms Rahul Dravid

Pakistan would look to put up a complete performance in the opening game of the continental tournament and kick-start their campaign with the win. Nepal on the other hand, would be eager to express themselves in the multi-nation tournament and show the world what they are capable of. They would look to bring their A-game into play and give Babar Azam & Co. a run for their money.

PAK vs NEP Head-to-Head Records in ODI Cricket

Pakistan and Nepal have never faced each other in international cricket. The upcoming match will be the first encounter between the two cricketing nations.

PAK vs NEP Asia Cup 2023 Key Players

Babar Azam
Mohammad Rizwan
Haris Rauf
Rohit Paudel
Sandeep Lamichhane

Pakistan vs Nepal Asia Cup 2023 Mini-Battles

Babar Azam vs Sandeep Lamichhane will be quite an interesting battle in the forthcoming game Pakistan is an exceptional player of spin while Lamichhane is known to bamboozle batters with his variations.

PAK vs NEP Asia Cup 2023 Venue and Match Timing

The opening match of Asia Cup 2023 between Pakistan and Nepal will be played at Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan on Wednesday, August 30. The match will get underway at 3:00 pm IST (Indian Standard Time). 

PAK vs NEP Asia Cup 2023 Live Telecast and Online Streaming

Star Sports Network is the official broadcaster of Asia Cup 2023 in India. Thus, the live telecast of the clash between Pakistan and Nepal will be available on Star Sports TV channels. However,  fans who are keen on watching the live streaming of the Asia Cup 2023 opener can tune in to the Disney+Hotstar app or website. Moroever, the match can be watched on the Disney+Hotstar mobile app for free. Pakistan Cricket Team Jersey for ICC ODI World Cup 2023 Unveiled, Check Pics of New Kit

PAK vs NEP Asia Cup 2023 Likely Playing XIs:

Pakistan Likely XI: Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (C), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Agha Salman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf

Nepal Likely XI: Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (wk), Bhim Sharki, Rohit Paudel (C), Kushal Malla, Dipendra Singh Airee, Gulsan Jha, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Sandeep Lamichhane, Lalit Rajbanshi

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