In their last showdown against Pakistan, India won the toss and chose to bat. While India’s innings got off to a promising start, it was disrupted by rain. Pakistan capitalized on the break by swiftly capturing three vital wickets, including those of Rohit, Kohli, and Iyer. Although Gill fell to Rauf, the pair of Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya not only stabilized the innings but also put India in a commanding position. India concluded their innings with a total of 266 runs. Unfortunately, the second innings couldn’t commence due to persistent rain, resulting in a frustrating no-result outcome.

Nepal vs. Pakistan: A Dominant Display by Pakistan

Nepal’s most recent encounter was against Pakistan, where Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat. Despite losing their opening batsmen early, Pakistan seized the opportunity to amass a substantial total. Babar, Rizwan, and Iftikhar pummeled every bowler that stood in their way as Pakistan finished with a formidable 342 runs on the scoreboard. Nepal faced an uphill battle in their chase, consistently losing wickets and ultimately being bowled out for a meager 104 runs. Pakistan delivered a resounding statement with a commanding 238-run victory, setting the tone in the first match of the Asia Cup.

India: Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, S Iyer, HH Pandya, RA Jadeja, Ishan Kishan (WK), Shardul Thakur, JJ Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, KL Yadav

Nepal: Aarif Sheikh, K Bhurtel, Rohit Kumar Paudel (C), Dipendra Singh Airee, Kushal Malla, Asif Sheikh (WK), Lalit Rajbanshi, Karan KC, Gulshan Kumar Jha, Sompal Kami, Sandeep Lamichhane