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Pakistan vs Nepal, Match 1 Match Summary

PAK vs NEP, 2023 - ODI Summary

Pakistan vs Nepal Scorecard
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Match 1, Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan , Aug 30, 2023
Pakistan Pakistan
342/6 (50.0/50)
Nepal Nepal
104 (23.4/50)
Pakistan beat Nepal by 238 runs
  • Player of the Match
    Babar Azam
    151(131)
PAK 342/6
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/59905-mohammad-babar-azam-playerprofile>Babar Azam</a>
Babar Azam
151 (131)
  • 14x4s
  • 4x6s
  • 115.26SR
<a href=/cricket/players/33920-iftikhar-ahmed-playerprofile>Iftikhar Ahmed</a>
Iftikhar Ahmed
109 (71)
  • 11x4s
  • 4x6s
  • 153.52SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
NEP 104/10
Bat Top Batsmen
Sompal Kami
Sompal Kami
28 (46)
  • 4x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 60.86SR
<a href=/cricket/players/108715-aarif-sheikh-playerprofile>Aarif Sheikh</a>
Aarif Sheikh
26 (38)
  • 5x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 68.42SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Shadab Khan
ECON 4.05
6.4
OVERS
27/4
R/W
Bowler
Haris Rauf
ECON 3.20
5
OVERS
16/2
R/W
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That is all we have from this one-sided affair as Pakistan start their campaign with a massive win. Nepal's first match in the Asia Cup did not go as planned and they will want to put a better performance in the next game. The action in the 2023 Asia Cup continues on Thursday 31st  August as Bangladesh take on Sri Lanka in the second Match for a Group B tie. The first ball will be bowled at 3 pm IST (9.30 am GMT) but as you know, you can join us for the build-up well in advance. Until then. goodbye and cheers!
Babar Azam, the captain of Pakistan is the Player of the Match for his remarkable innings of 151 runs in 131 deliveries. He says that when he went out to bat he played a few balls. Claims that the ball was not coming onto the bat properly and the pitch was a bit two-paced. Mentions that Mohammad Rizwan and he built the partnership after that and they decided to see how it goes. Adds that Rizwan sometimes gives him confidence and at times he does the same for him. Reckons that when Iftikhar Ahmed came out to bat, he changed the game so credits him for his hundred. Shares that when Iftikhar came out to the middle, he struggled a bit but he told him to play his natural game and after a couple of boundaries, he looked set as he smashed it around to finish the game. Tells that he is satisfied with the performance barring a couple of overs that were not up to the mark but the way the pacers started and the spinners finished the game was encouraging. Ends by saying that a win always gives confidence so their mindset is good and India versus Pakistan is always high-intensity so they want to do their best.
Time for the presentations...
Shadab Khan will have a word after his 4-wicket haul. He says that it is definitely quite hot but so was Sri Lanka, though there was a little bit of rain out and here it is just humid. Adds that they are professionals so they need to adjust. Mentions that Babar Azam is a world-class player but the way Iftikhar Ahmed is playing in the last few games is amazing. Claims that he is a power-hitter and takes his opportunity for the Pakistan team which makes him an asset. Informs that it is easy to do spin bowling when they have world-class bowlers taking wickets upfront. Ends by saying that the conditions will most likely be different in the next game but with the way they are playing, they have confidence in each other.
Rohit Paudel, the skipper of Nepal says that they started well. Adds that till the 40th over they managed to restrict their opposition to below 230-240. Gives credit to Babar Azam and Iftikhar Ahmed saying that they took the game from them. Mentions that they could have done better with the bat. Claims that there were not many wicket-taking balls in the middle overs but credits the way Babar batted. Ends by saying that they learnt a few things from this game like they need to improve in death overs and the batting order needs to click.
Time for some interviews...
The Nepal batters, notably lacking the experience to counter the relentless Pakistani bowlers, encountered substantial difficulty in mounting any substantial resistance. Only three batters managed to surpass the 10-run mark, and their collective struggles culminated in a meagre total of 104 runs before being bowled out. The Pakistani bowlers' performance was instrumental in this comprehensive victory, showcasing their prowess and depth in the bowling department.
Pakistan's pace-oriented attack proved to be a formidable obstacle for Nepal's top-order batters, with Shaheen Afridi setting the tone by claiming 2 wickets in the opening over, including dismissing Nepal's captain for a first-ball duck. Subsequently, the dynamic pace trio of Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf continued to dismantle Nepal's batting lineup, collectively securing 5 crucial wickets. After the fast bowlers had made their impact, Shadab Khan the leg spin wizard of Pakistan took charge to wrap up Nepal's innings with 4 wickets in his 6.4 overs, effectively sealing the victory for his captain.
The Nepal batting lineup experienced a swift and challenging outing at the crease, ultimately being bundled out for a mere 104 runs in a mere 23.4 overs by the clinical Pakistani bowlers, who displayed exceptional skills with the swinging ball under the evening floodlights. This resounding victory marked Pakistan's first triumph in the Asia Cup 2023 as they sealed a massive 238-run win.
Over 23.4 : 104/10
1 Runs
  • 123.1
  • W 23.2
  • 023.3
  • W 23.4
L. Rajbanshi
0 (2)
K. KC
7 (6)
S. Khan
6.4-0-27-4
23.4
W
Shadab Khan To Lalit Rajbanshi OUT!
OUT! LBW! Shadab Khan has four wickets in this match! Lobbed up on the toes. Lalit Rajbanshi has mistimed his shot and the ball hits the pads first. There is an appeal and it is given out by the umpire. He has reviewed the decision. The UltraEdge shows there is no connection on the bat and the ball tracking shows all three reds. The decision stands and Nepal is all out for 104 runs.
23.3
0
Shadab Khan To Lalit Rajbanshi
Full and turning on the stumps. Lalit Rajbanshi has blocked it down the ground.
Lalit Rajbanshi is the last batter for Nepal.
23.2
W
Shadab Khan To Kushal Malla OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Shadab Khan strikes again! He bowls this fullish and on the off pole. Kushal Malla went to loft it over mid off but mistimed the shot. The ball goes to the fielder in that area as Iftikhar Ahmed completes a simple catch. Shadab Khan gets his third as Kushal Malla has to depart.
23.1
1
Shadab Khan To Karan KC
Full and turning away from off. Karan KC punches it to deep cover for a single.
Over 23 : 103/8
11 Runs
  • 422.1
  • 022.2
  • 022.3
  • 122.4
  • 622.5
  • 022.6
K. Malla
6 (3)
K. KC
6 (5)
M. Nawaz
2-0-13-1
22.6
0
Mohammad Nawaz To Kushal Malla
A bit short and over off. Kushal Malla punches it back to the bowler to end the over.
22.5
6
Mohammad Nawaz To Kushal Malla
SIX! UP UP AND AWAY! Mohammad Nawaz has bowled this one full and in the slot just outside off. Kushal Malla gets in line and hits the ball with the spin. He got under the ball well and muscles this down the ground over the long on fence for a maximum.
22.4
1
Mohammad Nawaz To Karan KC
Lobbed up and on the leg. Karan KC drives it to mid on for a single.
22.3
0
Mohammad Nawaz To Karan KC
Quick and full on off. Karan KC slices it to point.
22.2
0
Mohammad Nawaz To Karan KC
Full and on leg. Karan KC has defended it.
22.1
4
Mohammad Nawaz To Karan KC
FOUR! What a way to start the over! Mohammad Nawaz bowls a bit short and outside off. Karan KC plays it very late but into the gap at backward point. The ball races away nicely for a boundary.
Over 22 : 92/8
2 Runs
  • 021.1
  • 1 WD 21.2
  • 021.2
  • W 21.3
  • 021.4
  • W 21.5
  • 121.6
K. KC
1 (1)
K. Malla
0 (1)
S. Khan
6-0-26-2
21.6
1
Shadab Khan To Karan KC
Fuller and on the off pole. Karan KC drives it to long off for a single to get off the mark. Shadab Khan has bowled a brilliant over.
Karan KC is now at the crease.
21.5
W
Shadab Khan To Sandeep Lamichhane OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! Shadab Khan strikes again in the same over. He bowls a googly turning in from off. Sandeep Lamichhane has completely misread this one and swings hard. The ball misses the bat and goes crashing into the stumps as Shadab Khan celebrates his second wicket. Nepal are now 8 wickets down.
21.4
0
Shadab Khan To Sandeep Lamichhane
Fullish and straight on middle. Sandeep Lamichhane defends it back to the bowler.
Sandeep Lamichhane strides out to the middle.
21.3
W
Shadab Khan To Gulsan Jha OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Shadab Khan finally gets a wicket. He bowls this a little short and turning into the pads. Gulsan Jha goes down on a knee and tries to muscle this over mi-wicket all the way for a maximum. He has miscued it and the ball goes straight up. Fakhar Zaman comes running in to deep mid-wicket and takes a wonderful diving catch to dismiss Gulsan Jha. Shadab Khan has all the appreciation for Fakhar Zaman for taking a superb catch. Nepal are 7 down.
21.2
0
Shadab Khan To Gulsan Jha
Flat and full on off. Gulsan Jha drives it to the fielder at cover.
21.2
wd
Shadab Khan To Gulsan Jha
Shorter and way down leg. Gulsan Jha pulls but misses and the umpire signals a wide.
21.1
0
Shadab Khan To Gulsan Jha
Flighted up and on the off pole. Gulsan Jha digs it out to covers.
Over 21 : 90/6
2 Runs
  • 020.1
  • 020.2
  • 120.3
  • 120.4
  • W 20.5
  • 020.6
K. Malla
0 (1)
G. Jha
13 (20)
M. Nawaz
1-0-2-1
20.6
0
Mohammad Nawaz To Kushal Malla
A bit short and turning into middle. Kushal Malla defends it off the back foot.
Full Commentary
23 OV
11 Runs
M. Nawaz to K. KC K. Malla
  • 422.1
  • 022.2
  • 022.3
  • 122.4
  • 622.5
  • 022.6
22 OV
2 Runs
S. Khan to G. Jha S. Lamichhane K. KC
  • 021.1
  • 1 WD 21.2
  • 021.2
  • W 21.3
  • 021.4
  • W 21.5
  • 121.6
21 OV
2 Runs
M. Nawaz to D. Airee G. Jha K. Malla
  • 020.1
  • 020.2
  • 120.3
  • 120.4
  • W 20.5
  • 020.6
20 OV
2 Runs
S. Khan to G. Jha D. Airee
  • 019.1
  • 019.2
  • 119.3
  • 119.4
  • 019.5
  • 019.6
19 OV
3 Runs
H. Rauf to G. Jha D. Airee
  • 118.1
  • 018.2
  • 018.3
  • 118.4
  • 018.5
  • 118.6
18 OV
1 Runs
S. Khan to G. Jha D. Airee
  • 017.1
  • 017.2
  • 117.3
  • 017.4
  • 017.5
  • 017.6
17 OV
0 Runs
H. Rauf to S. Kami
  • 016.1
  • 016.2
  • 016.3
  • 016.4
  • 016.5
  • W 16.6
16 OV
6 Runs
S. Khan to G. Jha
  • 015.1
  • 015.2
  • 615.3
  • 015.4
  • 015.5
  • 015.6
15 OV
3 Runs
H. Rauf to A. Sheikh G. Jha
  • 014.1
  • 014.2
  • 014.3
  • W 14.4
  • 214.5
  • 1 LB 14.6
14 OV
7 Runs
S. Khan to A. Sheikh S. Kami
  • 113.1
  • 413.2
  • 113.3
  • 013.4
  • 113.5
  • 013.6
13 OV
2 Runs
H. Rauf to A. Sheikh S. Kami
  • 012.1
  • 012.2
  • 112.3
  • 012.4
  • 012.5
  • 1 WD 12.6
  • 012.6
12 OV
8 Runs
S. Khan to S. Kami A. Sheikh
  • 211.1
  • 111.2
  • 011.3
  • 011.4
  • 411.5
  • 111.6
11 OV
9 Runs
H. Rauf to S. Kami A. Sheikh
  • 010.1
  • 010.2
  • 010.3
  • 410.4
  • 110.5
  • 410.6
10 OV
1 Runs
N. Shah to S. Kami A. Sheikh
  • 09.1
  • 09.2
  • 09.3
  • 19.4
  • 09.5
  • 09.6
9 OV
4 Runs
S. Afridi to A. Sheikh
  • 08.1
  • 08.2
  • 08.3
  • 08.4
  • 08.5
  • 48.6
8 OV
6 Runs
N. Shah to A. Sheikh S. Kami
  • 07.1
  • 1 WD 7.2
  • 07.2
  • 47.3
  • 07.4
  • 17.5
  • 07.6
7 OV
8 Runs
S. Afridi to S. Kami
  • 06.1
  • 26.2
  • 06.3
  • 26.4
  • 46.5
  • 06.6
6 OV
2 Runs
N. Shah to S. Kami A. Sheikh
  • 1 WD 5.1
  • 05.1
  • 05.2
  • 15.3
  • 05.4
  • 05.5
  • 05.6
5 OV
4 Runs
S. Afridi to A. Sheikh S. Kami
  • 14.1
  • 04.2
  • 04.3
  • 04.4
  • 2 LB 4.5
  • 14.6
4 OV
4 Runs
N. Shah to S. Kami
  • 03.1
  • 03.2
  • 03.3
  • 43.4
  • 03.5
  • 03.6
3 OV
4 Runs
S. Afridi to A. Sheikh
  • 42.1
  • 02.2
  • 02.3
  • 02.4
  • 02.5
  • 02.6
2 OV
4 Runs
N. Shah to A. Sheikh S. Kami
  • 01.1
  • 01.2
  • 41.3
  • W 1.4
  • 01.5
  • 01.6
1 OV
10 Runs
S. Afridi to K. Bhurtel A. Sheikh R. Paudel
  • 40.1
  • 40.2
  • 1 LB 0.3
  • 10.4
  • W 0.5
  • W 0.6
Match Info
  • Venue Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result Pakistan beat Nepal by 238 runs
  • Player of the Match Babar Azam
  • Umpire Chris Gaffaney (NZ), Masudur Rahman (BAN) and Langton Rusere (ZIM)
  • Referee David Boon (AUS)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Pakistan 342/6 in 50.0 overs
  • I Ahmed maiden ODI hundred: 100 runs in 67 balls (10x4) (4x6)
  • 5th wkt Partnership: 200 off 125 balls between B Azam (102) and I Ahmed (97)
  • B Azam: 150 runs in 129 balls (14x4) (4x6)
  • Pakistan 300/4 in 47.0 overs
  • 5th wkt Partnership: 150 off 103 balls between B Azam (82) and I Ahmed (68)
  • Pakistan 255/4 in 44.0 overs
  • 5th wkt Partnership: 100 off 81 balls between B Azam (51) and I Ahmed (50)
  • B Azam 19th ODI hundred: 100 runs in 109 balls (10x4) (0x6)
  • I Ahmed 2nd ODI fifty: 50 runs in 44 balls (4x4) (1x6)
  • Power play 2 (10-40): Afghanistan 213/4 (169 runs, 2 wickets)
  • Pakistan 202/4 in 37.4 overs
  • 5th wkt Partnership: 50 off 39 balls between B Azam (27) and I Ahmed (23)
  • Drinks: Pakistan 157/4 in 33.0 overs
  • Pakistan 152/4 in 31.5 overs
  • B Azam dropped on 55 by Karan KC in 28.5 overs
  • B Azam ODI fifty: 51 runs in 72 balls (4x4) (0x6)
  • Pakistan 100/2 in 21.2 overs
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 50 off 61 balls between B Azam (20) and M Rizwan (26)
  • Drinks: Pakistan 65/2 in 14.0 overs
  • Pakistan 50/2 in 11.2 overs
  • Power play 1 (1-10): Pakistan 44/2
  • F Zaman dropped on 14 by A Sheikh in 4.5 overs
  • Referral 3 (23.4 ovs): L Rajbanshi against PAK (LBW) Unsuccessful (PAK: 2, NEP: 0)
  • Nepal 100/8 in 22.5 overs
  • Drinks: Nepal 73/3 in 14.0 overs
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 50 off 62 balls between A Sheikh (23) and S Kami (23)
  • Nepal 51/3 in 10.4 overs
  • Power play 1 (1-10): Nepal 47/3
  • Referral 2 (4.2 ovs): S Kami against PAK (LBW) Successful (PAK: 2, NEP: 1)
  • Referral 1 (0.6 ovs): R Paudel against PAK (LBW) Unsuccessful (PAK: 2, NEP: 1)
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