Match 5 of the ongoing Asia Cup 2023 will feature a clash between India and Nepal at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on Monday, September 4. Nepal would be coming into the clash on the back of a loss against co-hosts Pakistan. The side suffered a thrashing in the season opener and will hope for a better outcome against India.
On the other hand, team India’s last game in the tournament was abandoned after rain played spoilsport. The side got one point for the game, and they will look to win their second game to progress further into the competition.
IND vs NEP Match Details:
Match: India vs Nepal, Match 5, Asia Cup 2023
Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
Date & Time: Monday, September 4, 03:00 PM IST
Live Streaming Details: Star Sports Network, Disney+Hotstar app and website
IND vs NEP Pitch Report:
The surface at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium is one that is preferred by the batters with some assistance for the seamers initially. With little to offer for the bowlers, it could be quite tough to dismiss the batters who are set on the crease. Opting to bowl first on such a surface could be a viable decision.
IND vs NEP Probable Playing XI
India (IND):
Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah
Nepal (NEP):
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
Probable Best Performers:
Probable Best Batter-
Ishan Kishan (India):
Star Indian wicketkeeper batter Ishan Kishan could be the best batter in the side’s upcoming clash against Nepal. Kishan was on top of his game when India took on Pakistan in match 3. Scoring 82 runs in 81 deliveries, Kishan stabilised India’s innings and helped them post a reasonable total on the board.
Probable Best Bowler-
Jasprit Bumrah (India):
Star Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah will be keen on putting in his best performance in his side’s second game of the Asia Cup 2023. He could be the best bowler against Nepal, and being India’s spearhead, Bumrah will be expected to be a big difference-maker.
Today’s Match Prediction: India to win the match
