IND vs NEP, Asia Cup 2023 Highlights: India beat Nepal by 10 wickets, qualify for Super 4 stage

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• 04 Sep 2023, 11:13 PM

  IND vs NEP, Asia Cup 2023 Live Score: India reach Super 4 stage

  Gulshan nudges the ball towards the pads, causing it to swiftly race off Gill's pads and down the ground for a boundary. With this impressive shot, India secures a resounding victory over Nepal by 10 wickets, thus earning their qualification for the Super 4s.

  NEP 230 (48.2)

  IND 147/0 (20.1) India won by 10 wkts - 2nd innings reduced to 23 overs due to rain, DLS target 145

  
• 04 Sep 2023, 10:57 PM

  IND vs NEP, Asia Cup 2023 Live Score: 

  Lamichhane delivers a short ball, and Gill elegantly sweeps it behind square-leg, resulting in a boundary. With this shot, Gill reaches his well-deserved half-century, achieving it in just 47 deliveries.

  IND 120/0 (16)

  Shubman Gill 54(49)

  Rohit Sharma 61(47)

  
• 04 Sep 2023, 10:50 PM

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  Short ball from Sompal and Rohit deliver a powerful blow, propelling the ball through the cow corner with sheer precision, resulting in a magnificent four runs. This outstanding performance allows Rohit to achieve a well-deserved milestone, as he reaches his fifty runs in a mere 39 balls.

  IND 96/0 (13)

  Shubman Gill 41(38)

  Rohit Sharma 53(40)

  
• 04 Sep 2023, 10:45 PM

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  Rohit Sharma showcased his exceptional batting skills as he effortlessly executed two remarkable shots. Firstly, he confidently executed a powerful pull shot, sending the short ball soaring towards the boundary for a well-deserved four runs. Following this, he astounded the crowd with a magnificent slog sweep, propelling the ball high into the sky and ultimately clearing the ropes for an impressive six runs.

  IND 76/0 (11)

  Shubman Gill 33(32)

  Rohit Sahrma 41(34)

  
• 04 Sep 2023, 10:38 PM

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  Lamichhane continues, and this time Gill decides to challenge him. The spinner delivers a full-length ball, and Gill confidently steps down the crease to elegantly loft it over the boundary for a magnificent six, right down the ground.

  IND 61/0 (9)

  Shubman Gill 31(28)

  Rohit Sahrma 28(26)

  
• 04 Sep 2023, 10:22 PM

  IND vs NEP, Asia Cup 2023 Live Score: 

  Sandeep Lamichhane was introduced into the game, and Rohit Sharma greeted him with a reverse sweep. However, the ball was skillfully prevented from reaching the boundary.

  Nevertheless, Rohit managed to secure a boundary with a conventional sweep shot. He continued his impressive performance with yet another sweep shot, narrowly escaping the outfielder's grasp, resulting in the first six of the innings.

  IND 45/0 (7)

  Shubman Gill 22(22)

  Rohit Sahrma 22(20)

  
• 04 Sep 2023, 10:07 PM

  IND vs NEP, Asia Cup 2023 Live Score: Play resumes

  Karan KC proceeds with his over as Rohit and Gill open with singles. Karan skillfully maintains a tight grip on the game, concluding the over with three consecutive dot balls.

  IND 19/0 (3)

  Shubman Gill 13(7)

  Rohit Sahrma 5(11)

  
• 04 Sep 2023, 09:50 PM

  IND vs NEP, Asia Cup 2023 Live Score: Rain stops play

  The inspection has concluded, and the umpires are content with the conditions. The game will recommence promptly at 10:15 PM.

  India's objective will be to achieve a total of 145 runs within a span of 23 overs.

  
• 04 Sep 2023, 09:49 PM

  IND vs NEP, Asia Cup 2023 Live Score: Rain stops play

  India's DLS target will be 130 if it gets reduced to a 20-over run chase.

  
• 04 Sep 2023, 08:45 PM

  IND vs NEP, Asia Cup 2023 Live Score: Rain stops play

  The onfield umpires | Paul Wilson and Ruchira Palliyaguruge: "There is a slim chance we can get some cricket. According to the curator, he needs 30 minutes. 10 o'clock - they might hand over the ground, we'll have an inspection. We must start the game by 10:20 which will constitute 20 overs for India to bat. If we don't start by 10.20, we won't have a game. 11:36 is the closing time."

  
• 04 Sep 2023, 08:42 PM

  IND vs NEP, Asia Cup 2023 Live Score: Rain stops play

  The ground is now almost entirely covered, indicating a potentially lengthy delay.

  IND 17/0 (2.1)

  Shubman Gill 12(6)

  Rohit Sahrma 4(7)

  
• 04 Sep 2023, 07:39 PM

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  Shubman Gill elegantly executes a powerful cut shot through the cover region, resulting in a boundary of four runs. Sompal delivers a short-pitched delivery, but Gill skillfully guides the ball through the cover-point area once again, adding four more runs to his tally. 

  IND 13/0 (2)

  Shubman Gill 12(6)

  Rohit Sahrma 0(6)

  
• 04 Sep 2023, 07:25 PM

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  OUT! India cleans up Nepal, dismissing them for a total of 230 runs. Nepal showcased commendable batting skills, albeit aided by a lackluster performance from the Indian fielders.

  NEP 230 (48.2)

  
• 04 Sep 2023, 07:04 PM

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  Lamichhane elegantly steps forward and skillfully swats a short ball just behind the short-fine-leg fielder, securing a well-deserved single. Demonstrating his exceptional strength, Sompal powerfully muscles the ball over the deep mid-wicket boundary, resulting in a magnificent six!

  NEP 216/7 (46)

  Sompal Kami 38(50)

  Sandeep Lamichhane 7(14)

  
• 04 Sep 2023, 06:53 PM

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  Out! Plumb in front. Hardik delivers a well-executed leg-cutter, causing Airee to misjudge the line and play around it, resulting in the ball striking the front pad.

  NEP 194/7 (42)

  Sompal Kami 25(35)

  Sandeep Lamichhane 0(5)

  
• 04 Sep 2023, 05:46 PM

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  Hardik consistently maintains a precise line just outside the off-stump, leaving Sompal struggling to find the gaps. Four consecutive dot balls follow, as Hardik skillfully delivers each one.

  NEP 184/6 (40)

  Sompal Kami 16(30)

  Dipender Singh Airee 28(23)

  
• 04 Sep 2023, 05:21 PM

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  Airee skillfully swats the ball in front of square, adding two more runs to the scoreboard. Meanwhile, the ground staff swiftly prepare to cover the pitch once again. As they efficiently secure the pitch, it becomes evident that we are about to experience a delay.

  NEP 178/6 (37.5)

  Sompal Kami 11(20)

  Dipender Singh Airee 27(20)

  
• 04 Sep 2023, 04:59 PM

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  OUT! This time, it's caught in the hands. Siraj delivers a pitched-up ball and manages to find the outside edge from Gulshan's powerful drive. It's a regulation catch behind the stumps, and Kishan executes it flawlessly this time.

  NEP 145/6 (32)

  Sompal Kami 0(1)

  Dipender Singh Airee 6(4)

  
• 04 Sep 2023, 04:48 PM

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  Aasif reaches his fifty with a confident flick through square-leg, scoring a single off Siraj. His innings has been characterized by resilience, although he has had a few fortunate escapes along the way.

  NEP 123/4 (28)

  Gulsan Jha 12(23)

  Aasif Sheikh 55(90)

  
• 04 Sep 2023, 04:35 PM

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  Jadeja diligently progresses through his overs, maintaining a steady pace. He skillfully delivers a ball, and Gulshan expertly flicks it through mid-wicket, securing a single run. 

  NEP 111/4 (26)

  Gulsan Jha 7(16)

  Aasif Sheikh 48(85)

  
• 04 Sep 2023, 04:33 PM

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  Jadeja delivers a drifting ball, and the new batter, Kushal Malla, attempts to loft it over the infield. However, his shot falls short as Siraj at mid-off successfully prevents the ball from clearing. 

  NEP 102/4 (22)

  Gulsan Jha 1(1)

  Aasif Sheikh 45(76)

  
• 04 Sep 2023, 04:14 PM

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  Jadeja approaches the wicket, leaving no room for the Nepal batters to catch their breath. His relentless efforts pay off as he claims yet another wicket. Paudel attempts a powerful shot, only to be caught by Rohit Sharma with impressive reflexes at first slip.

  NEP 93/3 (20)

  Rohit Paudel 5(8)

  Aasif Sheikh 39(70)

  
• 04 Sep 2023, 04:09 PM

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  Jadeja claims the second wicket as he delivers a flat ball just outside the off-stump. Bhim Sharki attempts a forceful swipe at it, but unfortunately, he only succeeds in getting an inside edge onto the stumps.

  NEP 77/2 (16)

  Bhim Sharki 7(17)

  Aasif Sheikh 28(54)

  
• 04 Sep 2023, 03:52 PM

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  Shardul Thakur begins his third over as Shakri and Aasif swiftly complete a double run. Siraj's sluggishness in the outfield allowed the duo to capitalize on the situation to their advantage.

  NEP 73/1 (15)

  Bhim Sharki 5(13)

  Aasif Sheikh 26(52)

  
• 04 Sep 2023, 03:49 PM

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  Bhurtel executed a flawless shot, effortlessly sending the ball soaring over the fine leg fence for a magnificent six. However, this moment of triumph was short-lived for Bhurtel, as he unfortunately succumbed to the next delivery, edging it straight into the hands of Kishan.

  NEP 65/1 (10)

  Bhim Sharki 0(1)

  Aasif Sheikh 23(34)

  
• 04 Sep 2023, 03:24 PM

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  Nepal successfully appeals for a review and is granted a reprieve as the leg stump was found to be missing. Bhurtel exults in his triumph by elegantly flicking the ball to the leg side, securing a boundary with a well-executed four.

  NEP 53/0 (9)

  Kushal Bhurtel 29(21)

  Aasif Sheikh 20(33)

  
• 04 Sep 2023, 03:18 PM

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  Shami continues, and we witness yet another dropped catch.

  This particular catch should have been the simplest of the three. Bhurtel edges the ball down the leg side, and Kishan fails to hold onto it, allowing it to slip through his fingers.

  NEP 23/0 (5)

  Kushal Bhurtel 12(11)

  Aasif Sheikh 7(19)

  
• 04 Sep 2023, 03:11 PM

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  Sheikh effortlessly flicks the ball away, earning a boundary with a classy shot. Siraj attempts a short delivery, but Bhurtel awkwardly fends it away, fortunately landing in no-man's-land.

  NEP 18/0 (4)

  Kushal Bhurtel 7(8)

  Aasif Sheikh 7(16)

  
• 04 Sep 2023, 03:07 PM

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  Yet another missed opportunity. Siraj successfully induces a mishit from Sheikh, which should have been a routine catch for Kohli at short cover. However, to everyone's dismay, it inexplicably slips out of his grasp.

  NEP 8/0 (2)

  Kushal Bhurtel 3(5)

  Aasif Sheikh 1(7)

  
• 04 Sep 2023, 03:07 PM

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  Both Bhurtel and Aasif open their accounts with singles.

  Oh, what a missed opportunity! Shami manages to induce an edge off Bhurtel's bat, but alas, Shreyas at second slip fails to hold on to the catch.

  NEP 4/0 (1)

  Kushal Bhurtel 3(5)

  Aasif Sheikh 1(1)

  
• 04 Sep 2023, 02:36 PM

  IND vs NEP, Asia Cup 2023 Live Score: Teams

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

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

  
• 04 Sep 2023, 02:13 PM

  IND vs NEP, Asia Cup 2023 Live Score: India opt to bowl

  Rohit Sharma: We are gonna bowl first. No particular reason. We batted in the last game. We want to see what the bowlers have in offer for us. I don't know about the weather. We just want to have the bowlers to have a game under the belt. The way we batted under pressure, Hardik and Ishan batted brilliantly. Ishan showed a lot of maturity and took the game on as well. Good signs for us. It's another important game for us. One change. Bumrah is not available, we've got Shami in place for him.

  Rohit Sharma: We are gonna bowl first. No particular reason. We batted in the last game. We want to see what the bowlers have in offer for us. I don't know about the weather. We just want to have the bowlers to have a game under the belt. The way we batted under pressure, Hardik and Ishan batted brilliantly. Ishan showed a lot of maturity and took the game on as well. Good signs for us. It's another important game for us. One change. Bumrah is not available, we've got Shami in place for him.

  
• 04 Sep 2023, 01:35 PM

  IND vs NEP, Asia Cup 2023 Live Score: India's squad of 15 for the World Cup to be announced tomorrow

  Breaking news from the live broadcast of the India vs Nepal match: India's squad of 15 players for the upcoming World Cup will be officially announced tomorrow, Tuesday, September 5th. This announcement marks the deadline for all participating teams to finalize their squads for the highly anticipated tournament. Stay tuned for the unveiling of India's formidable team as they gear up to compete on the global stage.

  
• 04 Sep 2023, 01:18 PM

  IND vs NEP, Asia Cup 2023 Live Score: 

  Similar to the match against Pakistan, the weather forecast predicts a substantial amount of showers in the second half, which could greatly influence the outcome of this game. If the weather forecast proves accurate, there seems to be only one strategy to guarantee a full match: if India wins the toss, they must dismiss Nepal quickly and chase down the target with precision.

  
• 04 Sep 2023, 01:15 PM

  IND vs NEP, Asia Cup 2023 Live Score:

  #TeamIndia all set for their clash against Nepal #AsiaCup2023 | #INDvNEP pic.twitter.com/0evev3yzXy

  — BCCI (@BCCI) September 4, 2023

  
• 04 Sep 2023, 12:47 PM

  IND vs NEP, Asia Cup 2023 Live Score: Super4 matches could be shifted out of Colombo

  The Asian Cricket Council is currently deliberating on the possibility of relocating the Super Four matches of the Asia Cup 2023, originally scheduled to be held in Colombo. This decision stems from concerns regarding the unpredictable wet weather conditions in the area. As a result, alternative venues such as Pallekele or Dambulla are being considered as potential substitutes for the R. Premadasa Stadium.

   

  
• 04 Sep 2023, 12:21 PM

  IND vs NEP, Asia Cup 2023 Live Score: 

  This will be Nepal's inaugural ODI against India, marking only their fifth 50-overs match against a full-member side. Although the threat of rain looms, Nepal is eagerly looking forward to testing their mettle against a fully-strengthened Indian team. This opportunity brings back memories of their spirited performance against Pakistan, and they are determined to showcase their skills once again.

  
• 04 Sep 2023, 12:04 PM

  IND vs NEP, Asia Cup 2023 Live Score: Shami set to play today

  Bumrah's absence paves the way for Mohammed Shami's inclusion in India's Playing XI. Shami was not part of the Pakistan game as the management believed he might have been slightly rusty after a break. His last appearance for India was during the WTC final in June, and his last limited-overs game dates back to before the IPL. Consequently, Shardul Thakur was given the opportunity to play ahead of him.

  
• 04 Sep 2023, 11:48 AM

  IND vs NEP, Asia Cup 2023 Live Score: Bumrah, Sanjana blessed with baby boy

  Bumrah and Sanjana joyfully welcomed their first-born, a baby boy whom they named Angad. However, news broke yesterday that Bumrah would be departing from the Asia Cup before India's game against Nepal due to personal reasons. It was later revealed that Bumrah had flown back to Mumbai to embrace his newfound role as a father.

  Our little family has grown & our hearts are fuller than we could ever imagine! This morning we welcomed our little boy, Angad Jasprit Bumrah into the world. We are over the moon and can’t wait for everything this new chapter of our lives brings with it  - Jasprit and Sanjana pic.twitter.com/j3RFOSpB8Q

  — Jasprit Bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) September 4, 2023

  
• 04 Sep 2023, 11:17 AM

  IND vs NEP, Asia Cup 2023 Live Score: 

  The captain of Team India, Rohit Sharma, is just 152 runs away from achieving a remarkable milestone of 10,000 runs in One Day International (ODI) cricket. Currently, he has amassed an impressive total of 9,848 runs.

  
• 04 Sep 2023, 11:01 AM

  IND vs NEP, Asia Cup 2023 Live Score: 

  Former India captain Virat Kohli requires 98 runs to achieve the remarkable milestone of 13,000 runs in One Day International (ODI) cricket. If he accomplishes this feat, Kohli will become the fastest batter to reach this extraordinary milestone in ODIs.

  
• 04 Sep 2023, 10:49 AM

  IND vs NEP, Asia Cup 2023 Live Score: Rain likely to play spoilsport

  The weather forecast for Monday in Kandy does not bode well as Team India prepares to face Nepal at the Pallekele International Stadium. India's initial match against Pakistan on Saturday was abandoned due to rain, with no play in the second innings. The weather forecast for Monday indicates cloudy skies with a possibility of thunderstorms.

  
• 04 Sep 2023, 10:48 AM

  IND vs NEP, Asia Cup 2023 Live Score: Squads

  India: Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan(w), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Shami, Suryakumar Yadav, Axar Patel, Prasidh Krishna, Tilak Varma

  Nepal: Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh(w), Rohit Paudel(c), Aarif Sheikh, Sompal Kami, Gulsan Jha, Dipendra Singh Airee, Kushal Malla, Sandeep Lamichhane, Karan KC, Lalit Rajbanshi, Bhim Sharki, Kishore Mahato, Sundeep Jora, Pratis GC, Arjun Saud, Mousom Dhakal

  
• 04 Sep 2023, 10:48 AM

  IND vs NEP, Asia Cup 2023 Live Score: Hello and Welcome!

  Welcome to our live coverage of Match 5 between India and Nepal in the Asia Cup 2023, which is about to commence in Pallekele.