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India vs Nepal Live Score: Aasif completes half-century

India vs Nepal Live Score: Quick overs

India are bowling their overs quickly, operating Kuldeep and Jadeja from the two ends. Three runs come in the last two overs. NEP: 111/4 (26 overs)

India vs Nepal Live Score: NEP lose grip

India vs Nepal Live Score: Another one bites the dust

Aasif Sheikh is standing tall at one end while he continues to lose partners. Jadeja picks his third wicket of the contest as Kushal Malla hands a straightforward catch to Mohammed Siraj at mid-off. The batter departs for 2(5). NEP: 101/4 (21.5 overs)

India vs Nepal Live Score: Sharp catch by Rohit

India vs Nepal Live Score: DRS comes to Nepal's rescue

Jadeja concedes just four runs in his over and Rohit Sharma now hands the ball to Kuldeep Yadav, who strikes in his first over. Yadav traps Aasif Sheikh LBW, which appears to be plumb but the batter opts for a review. TV replay confirm that the ball was missing the stumps. NEP: 89-2 (19 overs)

India vs Nepal Live Score: Thakur concedes two boundaries

India vs Nepal Live Score: Jadeja strikes

India vs Nepal Live Score: Back-to-back maiden

Hardik Pandya continues to impress as he delivers back-to-back maiden overs. NEP: 67/1 (13 overs)

India vs Nepal Live Score: India fightback

India vs Nepal Live Score: Thakur strikes

India vs Nepal Live Score: NEP race to 53/0 in 9 overs

India vs Nepal Live Score: Aasif Sheikh joins the party

Aasif Sheikh joins the party and the bowler who faces the wrath is once again Mohammed Siraj. The pacer bangs it short and Aasif pulls it for a one bounce boundary towards the mid-wicket region. He hits the pacer for another four in the following delivery, this time sending the ball towards fine leg. NEP 42-0 (8 overs)

India vs Nepal Asia Cup 2023 Live Score: Shami keeps it tight

Shami keeps it tight from his end as just one run come from his over. NEP: 34/0 (7 overs)

India vs Nepal Asia Cup 2023 Live Score: Bhurtel goes bang bang

Kushal Bhurtel goes bang bang against Siraj. He hits the pacer for a four and follows it up with a maximum, sending the ball out of the park. NEP 33-0 (6 overs)

India vs Nepal Asia Cup 2023 Live Score: Another chance put down

India vs Nepal Asia Cup 2023 Live Score: Gill, Kohli put down sitters

Two consecutive catching opportunities slip through India's grasp. First, Shubman Gill missed a thick edge at first slip, and then, on the first ball of the second over, Virat Kohli dropped a straightforward catch. India had the chance to have Nepal at 2 down, but instead, they are at 8/0. It's early days, but India's performance has been somewhat sloppy thus far. 

India vs Nepal Asia Cup 2023 Live Score: The rain has vanished! First ball loading

It was nothing more than a passing drizzle, which at first picked pace, but disappeared rather quickly making way for the sun. The national anthems are done with and here we go. India's chance to force a result bowling first as Shami comes steaming in. Swing straightaway but reaches the keeper on the bounce.

India vs Nepal Asia Cup 2023 Live Score: Hayden's advice for India ahead of World Cup

Impressive Insight! India's strategy deserves a second look today, especially considering they have chosen to field four fast bowlers - Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Shardul Thakur, and Hardik Pandya. There's a compelling argument for re-evaluating this approach going forward. Why, you may ask? Well, Matthew Hayden believes that when India faces Australia in their World Cup opener in Chennai, the Australian team might not be as concerned about facing four quick bowlers. Instead, Hayden suggests that what could truly trouble the Aussies is the inclusion of another spinner. Beyond Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel could pose a significant threat to the Australian side in Chepauk's spin-friendly conditions.

India vs Nepal Asia Cup 2023 Live Score: 'The biggest day for Nepal cricket'

Captain Rohit Paudel has no hesitancy is saying: "I think today is the biggest day for Nepal cricket, a great opportunity to showcase our skills in front of the cricket world." Like, India, Nepal have gone ahead with one change as Bhim Sharki replaces Aarif Sheikh.

India vs Nepal Asia Cup 2023 Live Score: Drizzle starts after India opt to bowl

Rohit Sharma has won the toss for the second consecutive time and opted to bowl, aiming to provide his bowlers with valuable match practice. However, just as the decision is finalised, a light drizzle begins. India has made one anticipated change, with Mohammed Shami stepping in for Jasprit Bumrah, who, earlier in the day, celebrated the birth of his first child.

India vs Nepal Asia Cup 2023 Live Score: Ishan Kishan vs KL Rahul

India vs Nepal Asia Cup 2023 Live Score: BREAKING NEWS!

Important Update: India's World Cup squad of 15 players is set to be unveiled tomorrow, Tuesday, September 5th, which marks the deadline for all participating teams to finalize their squads. The selection panel will convene this evening, and the official announcement is expected to be made tomorrow.

India vs Nepal Asia Cup 2023 Live Score: This could be the most boring Asia Cup

The ongoing 12th edition of the Asia Cup, unfortunately, appears to be one of the least captivating tournaments since its inception, largely due to the absence of significant crowds in the stadiums. This issue was highlighted during the India vs Pakistan match, where ticket prices were reduced, yet attendance remained low. Similarly, the India vs Nepal game is struggling to draw the crowd's attention, despite the star-studded Indian team. Part of this challenge may be attributed to the tournament's hybrid model, with matches held in both Pakistan and Sri Lanka. However, even with this unique setup, expectations were high for a more electric atmosphere surrounding the competition.

India vs Nepal Asia Cup 2023 Live Score: SUN is out in Pallekele

Well hello there! We have some delightful news for you as we are just 35 minutes away from the toss. The fact that rain has stayed at bay is an encouraging beginning in itself, but now prepare yourself for an even more positive update: the sun is out shining. We have received images of people queuing up outside the Pallekele Stadium - although not in large numbers - but we can discern shadows behind them. While the sun may not be at its brightest, this development augurs well for a probable timely start, a testament to the excellent work done by the groundsmen at the Sri Lankan stadiums. Sri Lanka stands as the sole country with the practice of completely covering the ground during rain, setting an example for other cricket boards to follow. This approach not only conserves time but also reduces effort expended, making it a practical and efficient solution.

India vs Nepal Asia Cup 2023 Live Score: Dear NEP! watch out for Kuldeep

Kuldeep Yadav's return to the Indian team has been a fairytale in itself. Since making a comeback into India's Playing XI in January this year against Sri Lanka, a reinvigorated Kuldeep has discovered a newly-found spring in his steps and in just a few months, has pipped Yuzvendra Chahal to become Team India's No. 1 ODI spinner. How else do you explain Kuldeep ahead of Chahal in Asia Cup squad and most likely the World Cup line-up too? The third-highest wicket-taker this year, Kuldeep is at his best unleashing puzzles from his bag of tricks and when it's a team as inexperienced as Nepal, he becomes even more ruthless. 

India vs Nepal Asia Cup 2023 Live Score: OK THEN! Nepal have plans to keep Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma quiet

The Nepal cricket team may face a daunting task when it comes to containing the Indian batting lineup, but their captain, Rohit Paudel, has a strategy to 'tackle' Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Paudel emphasizes that once the umpire signals the start of play, the fanboy moments and inspirations will be set aside. Despite Nepal's predominantly youthful squad, with an average team age of 24, and the prospect of a lifetime experience playing against the two undeniable batting stalwarts of Indian cricket, Paudel assures that the match will be fiercely competitive from their end.

India vs Nepal Asia Cup 2023 Live Score: How can India force out a result despite rain?

There has been no rain in Kandy for the past few hours, raising hopes of an on-time start. However, there's a discouraging update to consider. Similar to the Pakistan match, the weather forecast predicts an abundance of showers in the second half, which could significantly impact the outcome of this game. If the weather forecast holds true, there appears to be only one strategy to ensure a complete match. And that is if India win the toss, knock Nepal out cheaply and gun the target down. Ambitious much? Yes, but with the looming threat of rain, it seems to be the most viable scenario for a full game.

India vs Nepal Asia Cup 2023 Live Score: Forget about the result, just enjoy yourselves

Nepal is still finding its feet in international cricket. However, the opportunity for their players to gain firsthand experience by facing cricket heavyweights like India and Pakistan is a significant one. This sentiment was echoed by their captain, Rohit Paudel, who expressed excitement about embracing the grand stage and the aspiration to make a lasting impact that will garner attention.

India vs Nepal Asia Cup 2023 Live Score: Dear NEP, these stats of Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja might excite you

India vs Nepal Asia Cup 2023 Live Score: A couple of individual milestones up for grabs

India vs Nepal Asia Cup 2023 Live Score: Reluctance towards new venues

Although Dambulla and Hambantota are being considered as potential replacement cities in Sri Lanka, the decision to change venues might not be as straightforward as it sounds. According to reports, the Indian team is hesitant about playing in Dambulla due to inadequate facilities and infrastructure, especially in terms of hotel accommodations. In Hambantota, the lodging options are situated some distance away from the venue, which could potentially create logistical challenges. The upcoming days promise to be intriguing as we await important updates on this matter.

India vs Nepal Asia Cup 2023 Live Score: Matches could be shifted out of Colombo

What's the latest news we're hearing? The Asian Cricket Council is considering relocating the Super Four matches of the Asia Cup 2023 away from Colombo due to concerns about wet weather. This move might entail shifting the games from the R. Premadasa Stadium to alternative venues such as Pallekele or Dambulla. Colombo was initially slated to host four Super Four matches and the final, but due to the persistent heavy rainfall causing flooding in the city, the ACC is left with no option but to explore other cities as potential hosts for these matches.

India vs Nepal Asia Cup 2023 Live Score: Shreyas Iyer, please feast on NEP bowlers

When reflecting on Shreyas Iyer's 9-ball innings against Pakistan, one couldn't have guessed that this was a batter playing his first competitive match since March. Shreyas, making his comeback after a long time away due to a back surgery, appeared to be in prime form. He confidently struck three impressive boundaries and seemed to be the only top-order batsman in control. Whether it was the exquisite cover drive he executed against Haris Rauf or the elegant flick for four just two balls later, Shreyas exuded confidence, poised to leave his mark. Regrettably, it turned out to be a classic case of one shot too many, as Shreyas' pull-shot found the fielder. This once again highlighted his vulnerability to the short ball, or whatever one might prefer to call it, but there's no denying that he displayed no signs of rust in his game.

India vs Nepal Asia Cup 2023 Live Score: India batters should be smacking their lips

The Nepal ODI is a wonderful opportunity for India to test their batting even further. While Hardik Pandya and Ishan Kishan rescued them out of troubles waters, the top order should look to get some runs and get themselves accustomed to rigours of one-day batting before the Super Fours knock on their doors. A lot of these batters haven't had enough game time, especially the ones returning from injuries. KL Rahul isn't part of this squad yet, and Bumrah is home. But Shreyas Iyer must be looking at this game with a shine in his eyes, and as should Shubman Gill, whose form over the last couple of months has dipped a little as compared to his Orange Cap winning exploits during the IPL.

India vs Nepal Asia Cup 2023 Live Score: Nepal make India debut!

This will be Nepal's inaugural ODI against India, marking only their fifth 50-overs match against a full-member side. While the threat of rain looms, Nepal is eager to test their mettle against a fully-strengthened Indian team, reminiscent of their spirited performance against Pakistan. Although they may not pose an immediate threat, Nepal is a promising team for the future. They have entered the Asia Cup on the back of winning the ACC Premier Cup, and facing formidable opponents like India and Pakistan will undoubtedly provide them with valuable inputs. Regardless of the limited match time we might witness today, anticipate Nepal to come out with guns blazing.

India vs Nepal Asia Cup 2023 Live Score: What does Bumrah's absence mean for India: BOOM out, SHAMI IN?

Bumrah's absence makes way for the inclusion of Mohammed Shami in India's Playing XI. Shami missed the Pakistan game as the management believed he might have been a bit rusty coming back after a break - he last played for India during the WTC final in June and his last limited-overs game dates back to before the IPL - which is why Shardul Thakur got a game ahead of him. However, with Bumrah out celebrating arguably the biggest moment of his life, Shami for him is a like-for-like replacement.

India vs Nepal Asia Cup 2023 Live Score: Our HEASTIEST CONGRATULATIONS TO JASPRIT BUMRAH AND SANJANA GANESAN!

We send out our best wishes to India cricketer Jasprit Bumrah and his wife Sanjana Ganesan, who have entered the most wonder phase of their lives today: PARENTFOOD. Bumrah and Sanjana welcomed their first-born, a baby boy and named him Angad. Yesterday, news came in that Bumrah was leaving the Asia Cup ahead of India's game against Nepal due to 'personal reasons' and that he would be back before the Super Fours. As it turns out, it was fatherhood Bumrah flew back to Mumbai for.  Once again, Big congrats!

India vs Nepal Asia Cup 2023 Live Score: How is Pallekele's weather holding up?

Climate change is real. How else do you justify so much rain almost everywhere that cricket is played? Almost every series in the last couple of months has witnessed rain having the last laugh. And the Asia Cup is no different. The Pakistan-leg is faring just fine, the there are concerns over the matches played in Sri Lanka. The thrill of the India vs Pakistan game was taken away by rain, and if the weather predictions are anything to go by, the forecast doesn't look too promising for today's contest either.  There is an 80 percent chance of rain throughout the day which could force another washout. BUMMER!

India vs Nepal Asia Cup 2023 Live Score: All eyes on Super Fours

Hello all, and welcome to Hindustan Times' Sports Desk's Live coverage of the India's second Group A match of the Asia Cup 2023 against Nepal at Kandy's Pallekele International Stadium. Still can't come to terms with how India vs Pakistan ended? Neither can we. A year's worth of wait, extinguished - quite literally - just like that as rain spoiled the moods of a million India and Pakistan cricket fans. Thankfully, for India, it wasn't all gloomy as they shared honours to open their account on the points-table. But while Group B is turning out to be quite competitive, not so much with Group A as today's game highlights. India and Nepal face each other in a do-or-die contest with one eye on the Super Fours… but hey! There's a third team as well, who can walk away as a winner too. You guessed it right. We are taking about the dreaded rain.