The Multan cricket stadium will play host to the 16th edition of the Asia Cup with Pakistan taking on Nepal in the opener. The home team are heading into the competition on the back of a 3-0 win over Afghanistan which will give them a lot of confidence. The Men in Green are top of the ODI rankings and one of the favourites to lift the Asia Cup. They do not play many games at home but whatever little the side has managed to feature in, they have done well. Opponents Nepal are one of the emerging cricketing nations and they will be playing for pride here. The experience they gain from competitions like the Asia Cup is invaluable for their long-term growth. Pakistan versus Nepal will be telecasted on the Star Sports network and streamed on the Hotstar app from 3:00 pm IST. PAK vs NEP Asia Cup 2023 Preview: Likely Playing XIs, Key Battles, Head-to-Head and More You Need to Know About Pakistan vs Nepal Cricket Match in Multan.
Babar Azam is one of the best batsmen in world cricket and his presence is crucial in the side. Playing in the subcontinent will help his game. Fakhar Zaman and Imam-ul-Haq are likely to open the innings with Mohammed Rizwan keeping wickets. The pace duo of Haris Rauf and Shaheen Afridi could wreak havoc on the opposition if not contained.
Skipper Rohit Paudel has the tough task of marshaling his troops against a well-balanced Pakistan side. Sandeep Lamichhane is back after a brief spell out of the national side and is probably Nepal’s best cricketer. Gulshan Jha with 21 wickets to his name so far will be one of the players to watch out for in the bowling unit. Kushal Bhurtel could score his 1000th ODI run in this match which is a wonderful milestone. PAK vs NEP Dream11 Team Prediction, Asia Cup 2023 Match 1: Tips and Suggestions To Pick Best Winning Fantasy Playing XI for Pakistan vs Nepal Cricket Match in Multan.
When is Pakistan vs Nepal, Asia Cup 2023 Match? Know Date, Time and Venue
Pakistan is set to take on Nepal in the first match of Asia Cup 2023 on Wednesday, August 30. The match will be played at the Multan Cricket Stadium and it will begin at 3:00 pm IST (Indian Standard Time). Pakistan Playing XI vs Nepal for Asia Cup 2023 Opening Match Announced.
Where To Watch Live Telecast of PAK vs NEP Asia Cup 2023?
Star Sports is the official broadcast partner of Asia Cup 2023 in India. The live telecast of the Pakistan vs Nepal contest, which is the first match of the tournament, will be available for live telecast on the Star Sports 1/HD channel. Besides this, fans can also enjoy live telecast of this match in several languages on the Star Sports 1 Hindi/HD, Star Sports 1 Tamil/HD, Star Sports 1 Telugu/HD and Star Sports 1 Kannada/HD channels in India. In Pakistan, fans can watch live telecast of this match on PTV Sports.
How To Get Free Online Live Streaming of PAK vs NEP Asia Cup 2023?
Disney+ Hotstar, the official OTT platform for Star Network, will provide live streaming of Asia Cup 2023 in India. Fans can enjoy online live streaming of the Pakistan vs Nepal Asia Cup 2023 match in India on the Disney+ Hotstar app for free on mobile devices. However, a subscription would be required if fans are to watch live streaming of this match on the Disney+ Hotstar website. Pakistan are miles ahead of Nepal in term of quality and should secure an easy win here.
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