IND vs NEP: Nepal will lock horns against India in Match 5 of the Asia Cup, 2023 on Monday, September 4, 2023, at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele.
Team India kicked off their tournament against the arch-rivals, but that game got rained out. India won the toss and batted first, but their top order had a meltdown. Thankfully, Hardik Pandya (87) and Ishan Kishan (82) saved the day; otherwise, the Men in Blue wouldn’t even reach 100 runs. Meanwhile, Pakistan’s innings never started due to the relentless rain, and the match was declared a washout.
Looking ahead to this match, Team India is hoping their top-order players can up their game. On another note, the bowlers are eager to show what they have got. Meanwhile, Jasprit Bumrah will not be in action this time against Nepal, as he has returned to India citing personal reasons. Mohammed Shami is all set to take his place in the starting lineup.
On the other hand, Nepal’s opening game against Pakistan was a bit of a disaster – they lost by 238 runs! Now, they have got their work cut out for them to come back strong. However, defeating India will not be a walk in the park. It is going to require some truly extraordinary efforts to outclass them.
Here are the match details, pitch report, probable playing 11, squads, player records/stats and dream11 fantasy team predictions for Match 5 of the Asia Cup, 2023.
IND vs NEP Match Details
- Match: India vs Nepal, Match 5
- Date: Monday, September 4, 2023
- Time: 3:00 PM (IST) | 9:30 AM (GMT) | 3:00 PM (Local)
- Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele
Pitch Report For IND vs NEP, Match 5
Pallekele Stadium’s pitch is tailor-made for the fast bowlers at the moment. With two days of rain and more gloomy skies on Monday, batters should think about building an innings before unleashing the fireworks. If you win the toss, sending the other team into bat sounds like a smart move.
Pitch Stats of Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, Colombo For IND vs NEP, Match 5
- Total matches: 38
- Matches won batting first: 15
- Matches won bowling first: 21
- Average 1st Inns scores: 248
- Average 2nd Inns scores: 201
- Highest total recorded: 363/7 (50 Ov) by RSA vs SL
- Lowest total recorded: 70/10 (24.4 Ov) by ZIM vs SL
- Highest score chased: 314/6 (49.4 Ov) by SL vs AFG
- Lowest score defended: 206/9 (36 Ov) by WI vs SL
Probable Playing XI For IND vs NEP, Match 5
India Playing XI
Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan (WK), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.
Nepal Playing XI
Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (WK), Rohit Paudel (C), Aarif Sheikh, Sompal Kami, Gulsan Jha, Dipendra Singh Airee, Kushal Malla, Sandeep Lamichhane, Karan Chhetri, Lalit Rajbanshi.
India & Nepal Form in Last 5 Matches
IND Form
NEP Form
IND vs NEP Player Record/Stats (Must Picks) For Match 5
| Player | Stats (This Tournament) |
|---|---|
| Hardik Pandya | 87 Runs |
| Ishan Kishan | 81 Runs |
| Sompal Kami | 2 Wickets & 28 Runs |
| Rohit Sharma | 11 Runs |
| Virat Kohli | 4 Runs |
IND vs NEP Captaincy Picks For Match 5 Between India vs Nepal
- Virat Kohli
- Rohit Sharma
- Hardik Pandya
IND vs NEP Dream11 Prediction – Fantasy Team Suggesting For Match 5
India vs Nepal – Fantasy Team 1
- Wicket-Keeper: Ishan Kishan
- Batters: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill
- All-Rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Hardik Pandya, Dipendra Singh Airee
- Bowlers: Kuldeep Yadav, Sompal Kami, Mohammed Siraj, Sandeep Lamichhane
- Captain: Virat Kohli
- Vice-Captain: Rohit Sharma
India vs Nepal – Fantasy Team 2
- Wicket-Keeper: Ishan Kishan, Aasif Sheikh
- Batters: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill
- All-Rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Hardik Pandya, Dipendra Singh Airee
- Bowlers: Kuldeep Yadav, Sompal Kami, Mohammed Siraj
- Captain: Shubman Gill
- Vice-Captain: Hardik Pandya
IND vs NEP Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s Match?
India is expected to win this match.
IND vs NEP – Match 5 of Asia Cup, 2023, Live Broadcast & Online Streaming Details, Where to Watch in India?
- Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar
- TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team for the fantasy game please consider the points mentioned and make your own decision at the time of making your team.
