Pakistan vs Nepal Highlights: Fiery centuries from Babar Azam and Iftikhar Ahmed, followed by a three-wicket haul from Shadab Khan guided Pakistan to a massive 238-run victory over Nepal in the opening match of Asia Cup 2023 on Wednesday. After amassing 342 for 6 batting first, Shaheen Shah Afridi struck twice in the first over as Nepal were eventually bowled out for 104. Shadab Khan claimed 4/27 from his 6.4 overs while Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf bowled impressive spells. Aarif Sheikh (26) and Sompal Kami (28) tried to delay the inevitable but Nepal were bundled out in only 23.4 overs.
Pakistan vs Nepal | Asia Cup 2023 Highlights, Straight from Multan
- 21:26 (IST)Pakistan vs Nepal Live Score: Pakistan win by 238 runsPakistan (342/6) defeat Nepal (104) by 238 runs to begin their Asia Cup 2023 campaign with a massive win. For Pakistan Babar Azam and Iftikhar Ahmed score 151 and 109* runs respectively. Later, Shadab Khan took three wickets while Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf took two wickets each.
- 20:59 (IST)Pakistan vs Nepal Live Score: OUTOUT!!! Haris Rauf strikes again and this time he removes Sompal Kami for 28. Sompal tries to play a shot on the outside off delivery but the ball hits the edge and wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan takes a brilliant catch behind the stumps. Fifth wicket gone for Nepal.
- 20:40 (IST)Pakistan vs Nepal Live Score: OUTOUT!!! Haris Rauf finally has provided Pakistan with another breakthrough as he dismissed Aarif Shiekh for 26. Sheikh completely misjudges the delivery as the pace delivery rattles up the middle stump. Fourth wicket gone for Nepal and the deadly partnership is finally broken.
- 20:30 (IST)Pakistan vs Nepal Live Score: Pakistan eye wicketsAfter taking three wickets in an early stage, Pakistan are now seem to be losing the touch in the game. Aarif Sheikh and Sompal Kami are stitching a good partnership and dealing in boundaries. In the previous over of Shadab Khan, the duo scores seven runs, which include a boundary from Sompal.
- 20:00 (IST)Pakistan vs Nepal Live Score: Aarif, Sompal steadyAfter losing wickets in a quick succession, Nepal rely on a stable partnership between Aarif Sheikh and Sompal Kami. The duo is standing steadily and building some hopes for Nepal. In the previous over of Shaheen Afridi, the duo scores eight runs which include a boundary from Sompal.
- 19:50 (IST)Pakistan vs Nepal Live Score: Pakistan on topPakistan pacers Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah have been dominating Nepal. So far, Nepal have lost three wickets and depend upon Aarif Sheikh and Sompal Kami for a stable partnership. On the other, Pakistan aim to end the proceedings at the earliest.
- 19:44 (IST)Pakistan vs Nepal Live Score: Good over from NaseemAfter losing three wickets in a quick succession, Nepal are cautiously moving ahead in the chase of 343. In the previous over of Nassem Shah, Aarif Sheikh and Sompal Kami score 4 runs, which include a boundary from the latter. Terrific bowling from the hosts.
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- 19:23 (IST)Pakistan vs Nepal Live Score: OUTOUT!!! Shaheen Afridi provides Pakistan with an early breakthrough as he dismisses Kushal Bhurtel for 8. Bhurtel tries to flick it for a boundary but wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan takes a brilliant catch behind the stumps. First wicket goen for Nepal in the chase.
- 19:18 (IST)Pakistan vs Nepal Live Score: We are backHello and welcome back to the second innings of the Asia Cup 2023 match between Pakistan and Nepal. In the chase of 343 runs, Kushal Bhurtel and Aasif Sheikh have opened the innings for Nepal. On the other hand, Shaheen Afridi will be bowling the first over for Pakistan.
- 18:49 (IST)Pakistan vs Nepal Live Score: Pakistan 342/6 in 50 oversPakistan score 342/6 in 50 overs against Nepal in the first match of Asia Cup 2023. For Pakistan, Babar Azam scored 151 while Iftikhar Ahmed smashed 109* runs. For Nepal, Sompal Kami scalped two wickets while Sandeep Lamichhane and Karan KC took one wicket each.
- 18:29 (IST)Pakistan vs Nepal Live Score: 19 runs off the overAfter smashing 20 runs in the previous over, Pakistan maintain the momentum and scores 19 runs in this over. Babar Azam and Iftikhar Ahmed thrash Sandeep Lamichhane as the spinner leaks 19 runs. The over includes a boundary from Iftikhar and two huge sixes from Babar.
- 18:22 (IST)Pakistan vs Nepal Live Score: 20 runs off the overPakistan batters open a rampage on Nepal bowlers as they smash 20 overs in the previous over of Sompal Kami. The over include a boundary from Iftikhar Ahmed and two consecutive boundaries and a huge six from Babar Azam. Terrific batting from the duo.
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- 18:06 (IST)Pakistan vs Nepal Live Score: Babar hits 100Babar Azam takes a single on Dipendra Singh's delivery and brings up his century in 109 balls. It is his 10th century in the ODI format as four-down Pakistan aim for a good total. On the other hand, Iftikhar Ahmed has also brought up his second half-century. Brilliant batting from both the batters.
- 17:48 (IST)Pakistan vs Nepal Live Score: Babar nears 100After bringing up his 29th ODI half-century, Babar Azam is also inching closer towards his century. It will be his 10th century in the ODI format. On the other, Iftikhar Ahmed is also dealing in boundaries and inching closer towards his fifty.
- 17:38 (IST)Pakistan vs Nepal Live Score: Babar struggling with crampsDespite putting up a good show with the bat, skipper Babar Azam is in trouble as he has been struggling with cramps. He is facing trouble while running between the wickets. He is standing unbeaten at 81 and inching closer towards his 19th century.
- 17:17 (IST)Pakistan vs Nepal Live Score: Good over from KaranKaran KC once again bowls an economical over and controls the flow of runs. In the previous over, he concedes only a boundary, which was smashed by Iftikhar Ahmed. On the other hand, Iftikhar and Babar Azam are standing strong aim for a good total for Pakistan.
- 17:03 (IST)Pakistan vs Nepal Live Score: OUTOUT!!! Sandeep Lamichhane has provided Nepal with another breakthrough as he dismissed Agha Salman for 5. Salman plays a reverse sweep in search of a boundary but ended up giving a catch to Kushal Bhurtel at the backward point. Fourth wicket gone for Pakistan.
- 16:56 (IST)Pakistan vs Nepal Live Score: Good over from LamichhaneSandeep Lamichhane bowls an excellent over and controls the flow of runs. In the previous over, he concedes only four runs and troubles Pakistan batters. On the other hand, Babar Azam is inching closer towards his half-century as he is standing unbeaten at 47.
- 16:47 (IST)Pakistan vs Nepal Live Score: OUTOUT!!! Big breakthrough for Nepal as Mohammad Rizwan departs for 44. Rizwan plays a shot on Sandeep Lamichhane's delivery and tries to steal a single. However, a direct hit from Dipendra Singh, puts all his efforts in vain as he gets run out. The strong partnership between Babar and Rizwan is finally broken.
- 16:37 (IST)Pakistan vs Nepal Live Score: Babar nears 50Skipper Babar Azam smashes a brilliant boundary of Lalit Rajbanshi's delivery and takes Pakistan across the 100-run mark. With that, he also crosses the 40-run mark and inches closer towards his half-century. It will be Babar Azam's 29th half-century in the ODI format.
- 16:32 (IST)Pakistan vs Nepal Live Score: Babar, Rizwan SolidBabar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan have stitched a solid partnership of 70 runs and going solid against Nepal. Babar is standing unbeaten at 34 while Rizwan is standing unbeaten at 32. In the previous over, the duo score 7 runs off Dipendra Singh's delivery, which include a boundary from Rizwan.
- 16:24 (IST)Pakistan vs Nepal Live Score: Good over from Dipendra and LamichhaneDipendra Singh and Sandeep Lamichhane bowl economical overs and control the flow of runs. In the last two overs, they leak only 3 runs each and create pressure on Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan. On the other hand, the Pakistan duo aims for some boundaries in order to bring the momentum towards their side.
- 16:12 (IST)PAK vs NEP Live Score: Babar, Rizwan steadyBabar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan are standing steady and bringing Pakistan back on track. The duo is smashing boundaries at regular intervals and creating pressure on Nepal bowlers. On the other hand, Nepal are desperately waiting to scalp the wickets of the duo.
- 15:57 (IST)Pakistan vs Nepal Live Score: Good over from RajbanshiAfter delivering a no-ball and getting hit for a boundary on the free-hit, Nepal spinners makes a good comeback on the remaining five balls as he leaks only 1 more run. Nepal are desperately eyeing the wicket of Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan while Pakistan batters aim for some boundaries.
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