Today Cricket Match Prediction, Pakistan vs Nepal, Asia Cup 2023, 1st Match. Who Will Win, On August 30, 2023
Pakistan vs Nepal
Posted:
August 28, 2023
Last Update:
August 28, 2023
Today Cricket Match Prediction, Pakistan vs Nepal, Asia Cup 2023, 1st Match. Who Will Win, On August 30, 2023
Pakistan vs Nepal
Posted:
August 28, 2023
Last Update:
August 28, 2023

Match Details
Match Overview
Pakistan Reviews
Under the leadership of Babar Azam, Pakistan has flourished, registering a significant number of wins. The top and middle batting order are well-managed by accomplished batsmen. Babar Azam, alongside Imam ul Haq, Mohammad Rizwan, and Fakhar Zaman, spearheads the top order, while the middle order benefits from the skills of white ball cricket’s finest all-rounders, including Mohammad Nawaz, Shadab Khan, and Iftikhar Ahmed. Babar Azam and Imam ul Haq’s exceptional performances in the recent ODI series against Afghanistan underscore their pivotal roles for Pakistan.
Pakistan also boasts a robust bowling unit, with Shaheen Afridi leading the charge, supported by Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah. The absence of a specialist spinner, as Usama Mir’s playing time has been limited, remains a notable gap. Therefore, the contributions of Shadab Khan and Mohammad Nawaz as spin bowlers become even more significant in Pakistan’s bowling strategy.
Nepal Reviews
Nepal displayed its mettle by defeating formidable opponents such as the United States and the United Arab Emirates during the World Cup Qualifiers held in Zimbabwe. They also put up commendable performances against strong teams like Ireland. Anticipation is high for Nepal’s performance against Pakistan and India in the upcoming tournament. While Gyanendra Malla had been a pivotal figure for Nepal in recent years, his retirement leaves a substantial void in the batting lineup. While young talents like Pratis GC and Bhim Sharki are part of the batting squad, they face a challenge in replacing the experience that Gyanendra Malla brought to the team.
Leading the batting charge for Nepal are Kushal Bhurtel, Dipendra Singh, Aasif Sheikh, Rohit Paudel, and Aarif Sheikh. On the bowling front, Sandeep Lamichhane assumes the lead role, supported by Karan KC, Mousom Dakal, and Kishore Mahato.
Favorite Team
1. Pakistan currently holds the top position in the ICC Men’s ODI Team Rankings.
2. In a recent series, Pakistan convincingly triumphed in a three-match ODI series against Afghanistan.
3. Pakistan’s bowling unit outshines Nepal’s both in terms of strength and experience.
4. The bowling contingent of Pakistan boasts not only strength but also considerable expertise.
5. Across all facets of the game, Pakistan holds a distinct advantage over Nepal, underscoring their overall supremacy.
In light of these factors, Pakistan is poised as the stronger contender in virtually every aspect, setting the stage for a potentially dominant performance in the opening match.
Winning Chances
Pakistan’s lineup is a blend of seasoned veterans and promising young talent in the ODI format. The team’s batting order boasts considerable strength, including renowned ODI hitters, further elevating their prospects for victory in today’s match. The forecast for today’s cricket match outcome is outlined below:
Pakistan is strongly favored, holding an 80% likelihood of winning the 1st Match.
Nepal, in contrast, has a 20% chance of clinching victory in the 1st Match.
Toss Prediction
Pitch Report
Weather Report
The weather outlook for Multan indicates high temperatures that will undoubtedly put the players’ physical endurance to the test. While the forecast suggests the presence of scattered clouds on the day of the match, rain is not anticipated according to the weather report. This bodes well for the likelihood of an uninterrupted and complete 1st Match.
PAK vs NEP Possible Playing XI
Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Babar Azam (C), Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Nawaz, Shadab Khan, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah.
Nepal: Rohit Paudel (C), Aasif Sheikh (WK). Arjun Saud, Dipendra Singh Airee, Kushal Bhurtel, Mousom Dhakal, Pratis GC, Gulsan Jha, Karan KC, Sundeep Jora.
Match Date & Time
- Date: Wednesday, 30th August 2023
- Time: 09:30 AM GMT / 02:30 PM LOCAL / 03:00 PM IST
Venue Details
- Stadium: Multan Cricket Stadium
- Location: Multan, Pakistan
- Capacity: 30000
- Ends: Main Pavilion End, North Pavilion End
- Time Zone: UTC +05:00
- Home to: Multan Sultans
- Floodlights: Yes
Venue Scoring Pattern in ODIs
- Total matches: 10
- Matches won batting first: 5
- Matches won bowling first: 5
- Average 1st Inns scores: 254
- Average 2nd Inns scores: 206
- Highest total recorded: 323/3 (50 Ov) by PAK vs. BAN
- Lowest total recorded: 148/10 (38.3 Ov) by ZIM vs PAK
- Highest score chased: 306/5 (49.2 Ov) by PAK vs WI
- The lowest score defended: 272/9 (50 Ov) by PAK vs. ZIM
Pakistan Squad
Nepal Squad
Rohit Paudel (C), Aasif Sheikh (WK). Arjun Saud, Dipendra Singh Airee, Kushal Bhurtel, Mousom Dhakal, Pratis GC, Gulsan Jha, Karan KC, Sundeep Jora, Sompal Kami, Sandeep Lamichhane, Kishor Mahato, Kushal Malla, Lalit Rajbanshi, Aarif Sheikh, Bhim Sharki.