Nepal Asia Cup Squad Team 2023, Asia Cup Schedule 2023, Match List, Team List, Players List, Matches 2023

Nepal Asia Cup Squad Team 2023, Asia Cup Schedule 2023, Match List, Team List, Players List, Matches 2023. Nepal has scripted history after bagging a spot in Asia Cup for the first time. Asia Cup 2023 begins on August 30. Nepal will face Pakistan in the tournament opener at Multan Cricket Stadium.

Asia Cup 2023 has six teams namely Nepal, Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh. Nepal is a member of Group A with Pakistan and India.

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Pakistan and Sri Lanka are the hosts of the tournament. Hence, all the games will take place across these two nations. The Asia Cup 2023 final is scheduled to be played on September 17 at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

Nepal can be dubbed as the weakest team in the tournament. They will face mighty giants India and Pakistan in the first round. Only two teams will get a spot in the super four round. Hence, Nepal has a tough task ahead of them in the tournament.

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Nepal has never played in Asia Cup. Hence, even being part of the tournament is a big achievement for them. Although it is highly unlikely that they will win the trophy, Nepal will aim for a memorable performance against teams like India and Pakistan.

Nepal Asia Cup Schedule 2023 Match List

Nepal is a member of Group A in Asia Cup 2023 along with India and Pakistan. During the group stage, Nepal will face both teams in the tournament.

Nepal will lock horns with Pakistan in the tournament opener. The clash takes place on August 30 in Multan. Later, Nepal will face India in their second match on September 4 in Pallekele.

Nepal Asia Cup Squad Team 2023 Players List, Team List

Nepal has named a 17-member squad for Asia Cup 2023. The squad has key players like Rohit Paudel, Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh, Bhim Sharki, and Sandeep Lamichhane among others.

Some less experienced players like Mousom Dhakal, Sundeep Jora, Kishore Mahato, and Arjun Saud have also got spots in the squad. Below is Nepal’s full squad for the tournament.

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

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Asia Cup 2023 Nepal Captain And Vice-Captain

Rohit Paudel is the skipper of Nepal in the tournament. Dipendra Singh Airee is the vice-captain of the team. Rohit Paudel has led the Nepal team for more than a year. Driving the team to the Asia Cup tournament for the first time, he has proved his effective leadership skills.

Asia Cup 2023: Nepal Reserve Players

The Nepal team has not named any reserve players for the tournament. They have only nominated a 17-member core squad.