Asia Cup 2023: India Beat Nepal By 10 Wickets

Asia Cup 2023: India bowled out Nepal for 230

Opener Aasif Sheikh hit a half-century as cricketing minnows Nepal posted 230 all out against India in the final Group A match of the rain-hit Asia Cup on Monday. Nepal lost their way after a strong start by Sheikh (58) and Kushal Bhurtel (38) but the middle- and lower-order ensured they put up a respectable total in an innings interrupted by rain in Pallekele.

Number eight Sompal Kami smashed 48 before the innings ended in 48.2 overs. Spinner Ravindra Jadeja and fast bowler Mohammed Siraj took three wickets each.

Asia Cup 2023: Dipendra Singh Airee 29 lbw by Hardik Pandya, Nepal 194/7

Dipendra Singh Airee 29(25) lbw Hardik Pandya, Nepal 194/7.

Asia Cup 2023: Play to resume at 18:45 Indian time

Play to resume at 18:45 Indian time,and no overs lost.

Rain halts India-Nepal Asia Cup clash

Rain has halted play in the Asia Cup clash between India and Nepal in Pallekele on Monday. Nepal were 178/6 in 37.5 overs after being invited by India to bat first.

Siraj Strikes Again, Nepal 144/6

Mohammed Siraj dismissed Gulsan Jha for 23(35). Nepal 144-6 in 31.5 overs after being invited by India to bat first.

Sir Picks up Aasif Sheikh, Nepal 132/5

Nepal - 132/5 (29.5)

Aasif Sheikh c Kohli b Siraj 58(97)

Ravindran Jadeja Creates History In Asia Cup

In the ongoing India vs. Nepal match, Indian left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja picked up three wickets in the first five overs and created history. He has broken Irfan Pathaan's record for most wickets by an Indian in the Asia Cup. Jadeja now has 23 wickets, surpassing Pathan's 22 scalps in the Asia Cup.

Jadeja picks up Bhim, Nepal 77/2

Ravindra Jadeja dismissed Bhim Sharki

Nepal 77/2 after 16 overs

Bhim Sharki b Jadeja 7(17)

Thakur Picks Up Bhurtel, Nepal - 65/1

Bhurtel c Ishan Kishan b Thakur 38(25)

Nepal - 65/1 after 9.5 overs

Nepal off to solid start

Nepal - 53/0 after 9 overs

India Opt To Bowl Against Nepal

Indian captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to bowl against Nepal.

India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan(w), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj

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

The Story of Asia Cup

The Story of Asia Cup

Nepal skipper says will allow India 'fanboy moment' only after match

Nepal are looking forward to the "big opportunity" of facing cricketing powerhouse India in the Asia Cup, skipper Rohit Paudel said Sunday, adding that his players would be looking to interact with their idols.

"We all are very excited, especially playing against India. It is a big opportunity for all of us to represent our country at the biggest stage," Paudel, a top-order batsman, told reporters.

"Weather is not in our control but we are hoping that we get an opportunity to play against India, to showcase our talent."

Playing against top stars including Indian skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli would be a rare moment for the minnows, but Paudel said his players will only allow themselves "a fanboy moment" after the match is over.

India vs Nepal Asia Cup 2023: Weather Updates

India vs Nepal Asia Cup 2023: Weather Updates

Rain once again can hinder the proceedings. As per the forecast there is 80 per cent chance of precipitation and the temperature is expected to hover around 27 degree Celsius.

According to the meteorological department and multiple weather forecast websites, there is an 89% chance of rain in the morning and a 68 per cent chance of rain in the evening in Pallekele on Monday,

Time (IST) - Chances Of Rain

10 AM - 60%

1 PM - 50%

3 PM - 50%

7 PM - 40%