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PAK vs NEP, Asia Cup 2023: Cricker Fantasy Tips and Teams for the 1st Match (Source: Twitter)

After all the social media buzz and build-up, we are just one night away from the Asia Cup 2023 opener. Pakistan (PAK) will be facing Nepal (NEP) in first match. The clash isall set to take place in Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan, Pakistan on Wednesday, August 30th, 2023 at 3:00 PM IST.

The Asia Cup 2023 is scheduled to be held in Pakistan and Sri Lanka from 30 August to 17 September 2023. The tournament will be a 50-over ODI tournament, with all matches played at international standard venues.  

A total of 6 teams will be taking part in this tournament, namely Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. A total of 13 matches will be played in this tournament. The 2023 Edition will feature two groups, with two teams from each group qualifying for the Super Four stage. The top two teams from the Super Four stage will then face off in the final.

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Ahead of the game, here is a look at the top player stats, the best player picks, the top captain and vice-captain choices, and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the encounter.

Babar Azam-led, Pakistan (PAK) are coming off a brilliant series where they clean-swept Afghanistan and would be looking forward to continue with the winning momentum. Pakistan also toppled Australia in the ICC Men’s ODI Team Ranking and took up the number 1 ODI spot with a significant increment in their points.

Nepal (NEP), on the other hand, have also been in decent form, with two wins from the last five matches. They will be taking part in the Asia Cup for the first time. It will be their maiden appearance in the continental tournament, following their successful grind in the qualifiers.

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PAK vs NEP, Team Form Guide (Most Recent First)

Pakistan: W-W-W-L-W

Nepal: W-L-L-L-W

PAK vs NEP, Match 1 : Pitch Report

As the general trend reflects, the Mulan Cricket Stadium would offer a surface of higher value for the batters. The surface is more or less dry, which poses a difficulty for the bowlers to execute their plans, thereby challenging their skill sets. The batters get the full value of their shots and often it’s a one-way traffic for the batters at this venue.

As the surface is dry, it will get harder to score runs in the secon innings. So, the captain winning the toss will look to bat first.

The venue has previously hosted 10 One Day Internationals and 6 Tests so far. The most recent ODI hosted at the venue between Pakistan and West Indies in June 2022.

Multan Cricket Stadium ODI Stats and Records

Matches: 10
Pakistan Won: 7
Batting First Won: 5
Fielding First Won: 5
Highest Total: 323/5 by Pakistan vs Bangladesh in 2003
Lowest Total: 148 All Out by Zimbabwe vs Pakistan in 2004

PAK vs NEP, Match 1: Top Player Picks

Babar Azam (PAK)

• Babar Azam is a right-handed batsman from Pakistan and the skipper of the squad.
• He has hammered 5202 runs in his 103 matches ODI career so far and can come in handy here as well. 

Imam Ul Haq (PAK)

• Imam Ul Haq is a left-handed batsman from Pakistan. 
• He has smashed 2884 runs in his 62 ODI career so far and will be aiming to make it big here. 
• His ODI highest score is 151.

Shadab Khan (PAK)

• Shadab Khan is a right-handed batsman and right-arm leg-break bowler from Pakistan. 
• He has marked 721 runs and picked up 77 wickets in his 59 matches ODI career so far.

Shaheen Afridi (PAK)

• Shaheen Afridi is a left-handed batsman and left-arm fast bowler from Pakistan. 
• He has hunted 76 wickets in his 39 matches ODI career so far.

Kushal Malla (NEP)

• Kushal Malla is a left-handed batsman and left-arm orthodox spinner from Nepal.
• He has scored 626 runs and picked 18 wickets in 27 matches.

Gulshan Jha (NEP)

• Gulshan Jha is a left-handed batsman and right-arm medium-fast bowler from Nepal.
• He has scored 313 runs and picked 13 wickets in 16 matches.

PAK vs NEP, Match 1: Top Captain and Vice-captain choices

PAK vs NEP, Match 1: Cricket Fantasy Expert Advice

Considering the team combination and home advantage, Pakistan is expected to win this match. Picking up most players from Pakistan side will earn you more points. The best-suggested fantasy combination for this game is 1-3-4-3 and 1-3-3-4

PAK vs NEP, Match 1: Cricket Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

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Wicketkeepers: Mohammad Rizwan
Batters: Fakhar Zaman, Imam Ul Haq, Babar Azam
All-rounders: Agha Salman, Kushal Malla, Shadab Khan, Gulshan Jha
Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi, Sandeep Lamichhane, Haris Rauf

Captain: Babar Azam
Vice-Captain: Imam Ul Haq

PAK: 8 Players, NEP: 3 Players

PAK vs NEP, Match 1: Cricket Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues

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Wicketkeepers: Mohammad Rizwan
Batters: Fakhar Zaman, Imam Ul Haq, Babar Azam
All-rounders: Agha Salman, Kushal Malla, Shadab Khan
Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi, Sandeep Lamichhane, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah

Captain: Imam-Ul-Haq
Vice-Captain: Haris Rauf

PAK: 9 Players, NEP: 2 Players

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