The inaugural match of the Asia Cup 2023, will be played between Pakistan and Nepal (PAK vs NEP) at the Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan on August 30, 2023, at 3:00 PM IST.
PAK vs NEP (Pakistan vs Nepal), Match 1 - Match Information
Match: Pakistan vs Nepal, Match 1
Date: August 30, 2023
Time: 3:00 PM IST
Venue: Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan
PAK vs NEP (Pakistan vs Nepal), Match 1 Preview
Nepal are playing their first game of this season. In their last 5 games, Nepal have won 2 games and lost 3. Pakistan are also playing their first game of this season. In their last 5 games, Pakistan have won 4 games and lost 1.
PAK vs NEP, Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan, is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 212 runs. Both teams will look to chase upon winning the toss as the majority of the games played on this ground have been won by the side chasing.
Weather Report for Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan
Temperature is expected to be around 42 °C with 19% humidity. Winds at a speed of 5.12 m/s are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The venue is suited for both pacers and spinners alike.
PAK vs NEP Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babar Azam | 5 | 221 | 44.2 | 0 | 0 | 60, 53, 0, 1, 107 | - |
| Imam-ul-Haq | 5 | 279 | 55.8 | 0 | 0 | 13, 91, 61, 90, 24 | - |
| Kushal Bhurtel | 5 | 115 | 23 | 6 | 1.2 | 71, 0, 1, 8, 35 | 6, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Mohammad Babar Azam
Babar Azam has an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.1 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 fantasy team. He is a top-order batter and bats right-handed. In the last 5 matches, he has scored 221 runs at an average of 44.2 per match.
- Imam-ul-Haq
Imam-ul-Haq has an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and is a good-to-have player for your fantasy team. Imam-ul-Haq is an opening, left-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches, he has scored 13, 91, 61, 90 and 24 runs at an average of 55.8 per match.
- Kushal Bhurtel
Kushal Bhurtel can be a high-risk, high returns pick for your Dream11 team. This player has an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.4. Kushal Bhurtel is an opening, right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, he has scored 115 runs averaging 23 per match.
PAK vs NEP Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandeep Lamichhane | 5 | 83 | 16.6 | 7 | 1.4 | 32, 23, 27, 1, 0 | 1, 3, 2, 1, 0 |
| Shaheen Afridi | 5 | 31 | 6.2 | 10 | 2 | 2, 4, 2, 0, 23 | 2, 2, 2, 3, 1 |
| Haris Rauf | 5 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 2.4 | 3, 1, 1, 0, 0 | 0, 5, 1, 2, 4 |
- Sandeep Lamichhane
Sandeep Lamichhane has an average of 81 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.4 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 team. This player bowls leg break googly and in the recent 5 matches, Sandeep Lamichhane has taken 7 wickets at an average of 1.4.
- Shaheen Shah Afridi
Shaheen Afridi has an average of 68 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 fantasy team. He is a left-arm fast bowler and in the recently played 5 matches, this player has taken 2, 2, 2, 3 and 1 wickets at an average of 2.
- Haris Rauf
Haris Rauf is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Haris Rauf has an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.9. He bowls right-arm fast and in the recent 5 matches, this player has taken 12 wickets at an average of 2.4.
PAK vs NEP Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karan KC | 5 | 33 | 6.6 | 12 | 2.4 | 4, 0, 1, 28, 0 | 4, 3, 0, 1, 4 |
| Shadab Khan | 5 | 125 | 25 | 6 | 1.2 | 3, 48, 39, 14, 21 | 3, 0, 1, 2, 0 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | 5 | 57 | 11.4 | 3 | 0.6 | 30, 11, 0, 8, 8 | 2, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
- Karan KC
Karan KC is an all-rounder and has an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 team. Karan KC is a right-arm fast bowler and in the last 5 matches, he has taken 12 wickets at an average of 2.4.
- Shadab Khan
Shadab Khan is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 fantasy team. This player has an average of 80 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. Shadab Khan is a leg-break bowler and in the recently played 5 matches, he has taken 6 wickets at an average of 1.2. This player has a good record at this venue in the recent 5 matches Shadab Khan played here and has taken 4, 2 and 1 wickets.
- Mohammad Nawaz
Mohammad Nawaz is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.9. This player bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the last 5 matches, Mohammad Nawaz has taken 3 wickets at an average of 0.6. He has a good record at this venue in the last 5 matches this player played here and has taken 2, 4 and 1 wickets.
PAK vs NEP Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandeep Lamichhane | 5 | 83 | 16.6 | 7 | 1.4 | 32, 23, 27, 1, 0 | 1, 3, 2, 1, 0 |
| Babar Azam | 5 | 221 | 44.2 | 0 | 0 | 60, 53, 0, 1, 107 | - |
| Karan KC | 5 | 33 | 6.6 | 12 | 2.4 | 4, 0, 1, 28, 0 | 4, 3, 0, 1, 4 |
| Shadab Khan | 5 | 125 | 25 | 6 | 1.2 | 3, 48, 39, 14, 21 | 3, 0, 1, 2, 0 |
| Imam-ul-Haq | 5 | 279 | 55.8 | 0 | 0 | 13, 91, 61, 90, 24 | - |
- Sandeep Lamichhane
Sandeep Lamichhane is a safe bet for your fantasy team. Sandeep Lamichhane has an average of 81 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.4. He bowls leg break googly and in the recently played 5 matches, this player has taken 7 wickets at an average of 1.4.
- Mohammad Babar Azam
Babar Azam is a safe bet for your fantasy team. Babar Azam has an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.1. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, this player has scored 221 runs at an average of 44.2 per match.
- Karan KC
Karan KC is an all-rounder and has an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and is a good-to-have player for your fantasy team. Karan KC is a right-arm fast bowler and in the last 5 matches, he has taken 12 wickets at an average of 2.4.
- Shadab Khan
Shadab Khan is an all-rounder and has an average of 80 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 team. This player bowls leg break and in the recent 5 matches, Shadab Khan has taken 6 wickets at an average of 1.2. He has bowled well at this venue in the recent 5 matches this player played here and has taken 4, 2 and 1 wickets.
- Imam-ul-Haq
Imam-ul-Haq can be a good pick for your Dream11 team. Imam-ul-Haq has an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. He is an opening, left-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 13, 91, 61, 90 and 24 runs averaging 55.8 per match.
PAK vs NEP Squad Information
Pakistan (PAK) Squad: Mohammad Rizwan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Nawaz, Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq, Usama Mir, Agha Salman, Saud Shakeel, Faheem Ashraf, Tayyab Tahir, Abdullah Shafique, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Haris and Mohammad Wasim.
Nepal (NEP) Squad: Lalit Rajbanshi, Sompal Kami, Aarif Sheikh, Karan KC, Dipendra Singh Airee, Sandeep Lamichhane, Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh, Rohit Paudel, Sundeep Jora, Bhim Sharki, Kushal Malla, Kishore Mahato, Pratish GC, Arjun Saud, Gulsan Jha and Mousom Dhakal.
PAK vs NEP Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Mohammad Rizwan
Batters: Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq and Kushal Bhurtel
All-Rounders: Gulsan Jha, Mohammad Nawaz and Shadab Khan
Bowlers: Haris Rauf, Karan KC, Sandeep Lamichhane and Shaheen Afridi
Captain: Sandeep Lamichhane
Vice-Captain: Babar Azam
Photo credit: Alamy
