PAK vs NEP Dream11 Prediction: Match 1 of Asia Cup 2023 Playing 11, Pitch Report, Fantasy Cricket Tips for Pakistan vs Nepal Dream11 Team

The inaugural match of the 2023 Asia Cup edition is poised to take place between Pakistan and Nepal at Multan Cricket Stadium on August 30. The game will kick off at 3 PM IST. This will be the first official encounter between both sides in international cricket. Pakistan completed an impressive ODI series victory against a resurgent Afghanistan side in Sri Lanka. They have got some much-needed game time ahead of the crucial Asia Cup tournament. Nepal on the other hand, played some gritty cricket in the World Cup Qualifiers back in Zimbabwe but ended up on the losing side on numerous instances.

As we gear up for the upcoming PAK vs NEP Dream11 match, here is everything that you need to know about the first match of the Asia Cup 2023.

Pakistan vs Nepal, Match 1
30 August, 3 PM IST
Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan, Pakistan

Pakistan vs Nepal Asia Cup 2023 Preview

Interestingly enough, Pakistan and Nepal have never faced each other in any format in international cricket. However, the two teams did come head-to-head in an unofficial warm-up fixture arranged in the UAE back in 2015. Pakistan posted a strong total of 306/6 courtesy of a brilliant knock from Azar Ali (73 off 73). In response, Nepal started off slowly and could eventually muster 205 runs in their allotted 50 overs at the loss of 5 wickets.

Form Guide

Pakistan: WWLWW
Nepal: LWLLW

Multan Cricket Ground Pitch Report

The deck at Multan Stadium is known for high-scoring games. It is a perfect wicket to bat first and put pressure on the opposition. The surface is quite dry and the bowlers don’t get much help from this wicket. Spinners come into play at this venue, especially in the second innings when the ball gets old. As per past records, the average first innings score at this venue is 255. Hence, the toss winner should bat first on this wicket as it is easier to bat first than second.

Last result at the venue

Match: Pakistan vs West Indies
Pakistan: 269/9 in 48 overs
West Indies: 216/10 in 37.2

Pakistan won by 53 runs (DLS method).

PAK Playing 11

1. Fakhar Zaman
2. Imam ul Haq
3. Babar Azam (c)
4. Mohammad Rizwan
5. Iftikhar Ahmed
6. Salman Agha
7. Shadab Khan
8. Mohammad Nawaz
9. Shaheen Afridi
10. Naseem Shah
11. Haris Rauf

Pakistan Team News

Paksitan have announced Playing XI for the match.

Mohammad Nawaz is selected ahead of Faheem Ahraf and Usama Mir.

Babar Azam’s Record in ODI

Imam Ul Haq’s Record in ODI

NEP Playing 11

1. Aasif Sheikh (wk)
2. Kushal Bhurtel
3. Bhim Sharki
4. Rohit Paudel (c)
5. Kushal Malla
6. Dipendra Singh Airee
7. Gulshan Jha
8. Sompal Kami
9. Karan KC
10. Sandeep Lamichhane
11. Lalit Rajbanshi

Nepal Team News

As per reports, the national cricket team of Nepal arrived on August 24 to start their preparation well in advance for this crucial Asia Cup tournament.

Dipendra Singh Airee’s Record in ODI

Rohit Paudel’s Record in ODI

Who will win today’s match between Pakistan vs Nepal

On paper, Pakistan certainly looks like a much stronger side going into this fixture. They are a world-class side and would not be fussed by competing against an associate nation. The Men in Green are way ahead of Nepal in terms of experience and have played a lot of cricket at the highest level. Nepal on the other hand, have a poor ODI record, let alone their record against test-playing nations. An easy win for Pakistan is surely on the cards.

PAK vs NEP Dream11 Prediction

Wicket-keepers: Mohammad Rizwan
Batsmen: Rohit Paudel, Babar Azam, Kushal Bhurtel, Imam Ul Haq
All-rounder: Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Sompal Kami
Bowlers: Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sandeep Lamichhane, Naseem Shah

Who are Best Captain Options for PAK vs NEP Dream11 Team

For Small League, Head to Head contest: Babar Azam, Imam Ul Haq

For Grand League, Mega Contest: Rohit Paudel, Sandeep Lamichhane

What are PAK vs NEP Fantasy Tips?

• Imam Ul Haq has consistently delivered in the preceding ODI series against Afghanistan and averaged nearly 70 with the bat. He should be someone worth including as a premium top-order batsman.
• Naseem Shah has bowled exceptionally well in his last ODI series against Afghanistan and has also been low on the economy scale. He could be your front-line bowler in your Dream 11 team.
• Shadab delivered some fine all-round performances with the bat and the ball and played som useful cameos to bail his side out of trouble. He can be a very useful customer with the bat and the ball and can offer a great deal of stability to your middle order.
• Sandeep Lamichane is a highly experienced campaigner who has participated in a variety of T20 leagues from around the world. We are confident that he will leverage all his experience from franchise cricket to cause an upset or two in the upcoming ODI match.

Where to watch PAK vs NEP live?

Telecast: Star Sports

Live Streaming: Hotstar, Fancode