India are set to tackle Nepal of their second Asia Cup group stage recreation. India can be hoping to seal qualification to the Super Four stage on Tuesday.

India’s Asia Cup opener in opposition to Pakistan needed to be deserted as a consequence of rain on Saturday night on the Pallekele Stadium in Kandy. 

India laboured their method to 266/10 in 48.5 overs courtesy of two good knocks from Ishan Kishan (82) and Pandya (87) after Shaheen Afridi eliminated Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in fast succession. 

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India do not have Jasprit Bumrah for this recreation after he went again to India for the start of his son. Mohammed Shami ought to come into the staff.

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India dropped three catches within the first 5 overs as we speak, to offer Nepal a little bit of a headstart. Read extra right here: Butter Fingers – India drop three catches in the first five overs against Nepal

7:37 pm- So, Nepal lastly fold with 10 balls left within the innings. 230 is just not a nasty rating, particularly from 144/6. They acquired off to a shocking begin, with Bhurtel and Aasif Sheikh placing on 65 in simply 58 balls. Sompal was good on the again finish, hitting a couple of lusty blows. India can be pleased with how the spinners bowled within the center overs however their fielding as we speak was nicely beneath par, together with three dropped catches within the first 5 overs.

India can be assured of chasing this, however Nepal have an ever-so-slight probability of inflicting them some issues. They will take coronary heart from how they put strain on Pakistan’s batting of their first recreation, and some early wickets might go a great distance.

7:36 pm- WICKET! Siraj has been costly as we speak, however he will get a 3rd wicket. Full, striaght, knocks again off-stump. Too good for the No 11 Rajbanshi, who’s gone for a duck. Nepal 230 in 48.2 overs (Karan 2*).

7:32 pm- WICKET! Lamichhane drills this to Axar Patel at cowl and simply takes off, trying on the ball. His companion hasn’t moved from the non-striker’s finish, and it is too late for him to get again in. He goes for 8. Lalit Rajbanshi will are available in now. Nepal 229/9 in 47.4 overs (Karan 1*, Rajbanshi 0*).

7:29 pm- WICKET! Shami, probably India’s greatest pacer as we speak, lastly has a wicket. After upping the ante within the final couple of overs, Sompal Kami simply hangs his bat out at this ball outdoors off, and nicks via to Kishan. He goes for a unbelievable 48. Karan KC comes out to the center. Nepal 228/8 in 47.2 overs (Karan 0*, Lamichhane 8*).

7:17 pm- The dismissal of Dipendra Singh Airee has put the breaks on Nepal’s scoring. With 5 overs to go and three wickets in hand, something round 230-240 can be a very good effort certainly, and from there they’ll begin to imagine. On the opposite hand, India can be seeking to bowl them out shortly. Nepal 205/7 in 45 overs (Sompal 29*, Lamichhane 6*).

7:01 pm- WICKET! Hardik Pandya is in on the motion now. A superb slower ball as Airee tries to play throughout the road however misses. He’s trapped LBW for a fast 29 and a very good partnership involves an finish. In comes Sandeep Lamichhane. Nepal 194/7 in 41.1 overs (Sompal 25*, Lamichhane 0*).

6:52 pm- Only 10 overs to go now, and Nepal can be trying to verify they bat out your complete 50 overs now. Airee and Sompal have achieved nicely to maintain India at bay up to now, however how a lot can they rating within the again finish of the innings? Nepal 184/6 in 40 overs (Sompal 16*, Airee 28*).

6:45 pm- We’re again underway! Last ball of the thirty eighth over developing, Hardik to Airee. On a very good size outdoors off, beats the bat. Nepal 178/6 in 38 overs (Sompal 11*, Airee 27*).

6:32 pm- Update: Play is scheduled to renew at 6:45 pm IST with no overs misplaced.

6:20 pm- Update: There can be a floor inspection by the umpires in 10 minutes’ time, at 6:30 pm.

6:06 pm- Update: The floor workers have begun to take away the covers from sure pockets of the outfield, however it appears as if the rain has not stopped fully. We proceed to attend, however the indicators are promising. 

5:42 pm- PLAY INTERRUPTED- Well, it was solely a matter of time. The climate forecast had rain, there have been two separate events when the gamers began to go off earlier than the rain stopped however now the heavens have opened up and it may very well be a major delay. Sompal and Airee have each been good although, sticking on the market and including runs at a very good clip to carry Nepali spirits. Nepal 178/6 in 37.5 overs (Sompal 11*, Airee 27*).

5:33 pm- After the wickets for Jadeja after which Siraj within the center overs, the momentum has nicely and really shifted in India’s favour. Nepal will proceed to withstand, however the indicators are nonetheless ominous for now, with 15 overs to go. Nepal 158/6 in 35 overs (Sompal 4*, Airee 14*).

5:15 pm- WICKET! Siraj will get a second! He’s conceded at virtually 7 an over as we speak however pitches this one outdoors off stump. It catches the sting of Gulsan Jha’s bat and goes via to Ishan Kishan. 23 runs for the 18-year-old as Siraj will get an ‘I instructed you so’ look from his captain. Sompal Kami is the brand new batter. Nepal 144/6 in 31.5 overs (Sompal 0*, Airee 6*).

5:04 pm- India almost went 5 overs with out taking a wicket however Siraj managed to get the large fish, dismissing Aasif Sheikh. Nepal may very well be in actual hazard of being bowled out early at this level, and India can be smelling blood. Nepal 134/5 in 30 overs (Gulsan 18*, Airee 1*).

5:02 pm- WICKET! Siraj strikes, regardless of having a poor recreation up to now. A superb quick supply rushes the set Aasif Sheikh, whose vanguard is pouched by a relieved Virat Kohli. His knock of 58 is over and Nepal actually are in a spot of hassle now. Dipendra Singh Airee walks to the crease. Nepal 132/5 in 29.5 overs (Gulsan 18*, Airee 0*).

4:43 pm- Those first ten overs really feel like they occurred an age in the past, as Jadeja and Kuldeep have tied Nepal in knots right here. Aasif Sheikh continues to be on the market, standing agency on 47 off 84 with 18-year-old Gulsan Jha for firm even because the run charge has begun to drop. Nepal 109/4 in 25 overs (Gulsan 6*, Aasif 47*).

4:32 pm- WICKET! Jadeja is racing via his overs, and this batting lineup, as he will get a 3rd. A delicate dismissal, as Malla simply lifts this full supply straight to Mohammed Siraj at mid-off. Here comes Gulsan Jha. Nepal 101/4 in 21.5 overs (Gulsan 0*, Aasif 39*).

4:25 pm- WICKET! Rohit Sharma positioned himself at first slip a couple of balls earlier, and India are rewarded virtually immediately. Jadeja induces the sting, Rohit takes the catch to dismiss his reverse quantity for simply 5. It’s time for Kushal Malla to return to the center. Nepal 93/3 in 20 overs (Malla 0*, Aasif 39*).

4:09 pm- WICKET! Jadeja strikes! Bhim Sharki went for the booming cowl drive, however all he does is edge the ball again onto his stumps. He departs for simply 7. Captain Rohit Paudel is the brand new man in. Nepal 77/2 in 16 overs (Paudel 0*, Aasif 28*).

4:07 pm- India have begun to reel Nepal again in right here. After overs 6-10 yielded 42 runs for Nepal, overs 11-15 have introduced simply 8 extra. Bhurtel was the aggressor in that opening partnership, and now Bhim and Aasif want to consolidate, however cannot afford to enter their shell an excessive amount of. Nepal 73/1 in 15 overs (Bhim 5*, Aasif 26*).

3:47 pm- Shami has bowled beautifully right here, however the remainder of the bowling has been a bit bizarre. Bhurtel hit a unbelievable hook shot for six off Siraj and batted with constructive intent earlier than he was dismissed by Shardul Thakur, whereas Aasif has been a bit extra sedate and strong. They’ve had their luck, with the three dropped catches and an LBW determination overturned however it is a nice begin. Nepal 65/1 in 10 overs (Bhim 0*, Aasif 23*).

3:45 pm- WICKET! Who else however Shardul Thakur? After bowling a brief supply that went for six, the medium-pacer induces the sting from Bhurtel via to Ishan Kishan. He’s gone for 38. In comes Bhim Sharki.  Nepal 65/1 in 9.5 overs (Bhim 0*, Aasif 23*).

3:21 pm- Run-scoring has not been simple within the early levels particularly with the sluggish outfield, however India have made issues more durable for themselves as Shreyas Iyer, Virat Kohli and Ishan Kishan put down very presentable catches. There has been some motion and variable bounce early on, identical to within the final recreation right here however Bhurtel has been proactive, utilizing his ft to counter the swing on provide. Nepal 23/0 in 5 overs (Bhurtel 12*, Aasif 7*).

3:00 pm- Match 5 of the 2023 Asia Cup is underway! Mohammed Shami to Kushal Bhurtel. Pitched on a size, simply outdoors off and left alone. Nepal 0/0 in 0.1 overs (Bhurtel 0*, Aasif 0*).

2:41 pm- The rain started to fall simply because the toss befell, however the covers that got here on with it are beginning to come off. Signs are pointing to the sport beginning on time.

Lineups: Shami in for India, Bhim in for Nepal

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

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

Toss: India select to bowl

India captain Rohit Sharma has received the toss, and chosen to bowl first in overcast situations. His reverse quantity Rohit Paudel says he would have achieved the identical. The pitch report from Sanjay Manjrekar and Matthew Hayden through Star Sports:

“The same wicket where India played Pakistan. The pitch looks really flat. Around a good length, it falls away a little bit and then rises up, that’s why the pacers are getting variable bounce on this surface. The spinners will have some assistance too. It looks nice and dry. Bowlers like Kuldeep Yadav who throw it up will get bounce and extract some turn as well.”

Pallekele climate beneath the highlight

It’s anticipated to be gloomy in Pallekele with rain predicted for the night. There is an actual probability that we’d see a rain-truncated match. If that’s the case, the staff that wins the toss would possibly elect to bowl first with a purpose to be certain they’re forward of the Duckworth-Lewis calculations.

India vs Nepal: Head to Head report and predictions

Interestingly, that is the primary assembly between India and Nepal in ODIs. Click here for head-to-head information, different match predictions and extra.

Nepal XI vs India revealed

Pakistan have already revealed their lineup for the Asia Cup match in opposition to India. They are getting in with their trusted tempo bowling trio of Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf. 

Nepal XI: Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (capt), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Agha Salman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf

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IND vs NEP TV, telecast particulars

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• Star Sports 1
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