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Asia Cup, IND vs NEP | Pallekele International Stadium Pitch Report

image-lm34n6mjA rainy weather is predicted in Pallekele for IND vs NEP match [X.com]

The fifth group-stage match of the Asia Cup 2023 will witness a cracking battle between India and Nepal at the Pallekele international stadium in Kandy. Talking about India, the Men in Blue's first group-stage fixture against Pakistan was called off at the halfway mark due to inclement weather conditions. On the contrary, Nepal had a disastrous start to the tournament, incurring a heavy 238-run defeat against the same opponent in the tournament opener in Multan. 

So, as both teams gear up to secure their first win of the tournament, let's see how the surface in Pallekele is expected to behave throughout the game. 


Pallekele International Stadium Pitch Report

The surface prepared for the high-octane Indo-Pak clash was a balanced one, assisting both pacers and spinners to decent extent. So, if rain arrives just before the start of the game, the pacers might get subtle seam movement early on with the new ball. 

Being a typical subcontinental track, it will also offer a hint of turn to the spinners throughout the day. As it has been the case at the venue, the pitch will slightly quicken up in the evening. So, overall, conditions will be tricky for batting, with batters from both sides toiling for runs unless the bowlers deliver freebies.