India vs Nepal LIVE score Asia Cup 2023 updates: Ravindra Jadeja ...

India vs Nepal LIVE score Asia Cup 2023 updates: With the Asia Cup 2023 in full swing, fans of the cricketing world are buzzing with anticipation for the upcoming match between India and Nepal. Set to take place on the 4th of September in Pallekele, Sri Lanka, this group-stage encounter is pivotal for both sides.

India's first match against Pakistan didn't go as planned due to weather disruptions. Opting to bat first under overcast skies, India scored a respectable 266 runs. However, persistent rain interruptions ultimately led to the game being abandoned, leaving both sides with a solitary point. India is now keen to make the most of its upcoming fixtures in the tournament.

Key highlights of India vs Nepal so far

1. Nepal started strong with openers Kushal Bhurtel and Aasif Sheikh hitting back-to-back boundaries. 

2. Indian pacers were punished by the Nepal's opening duo and three catches were dropped- one each by Shreyas Iyer, Virat Kohli and Ishan Kishan. 

3. Shardul Thakur provided the Team India with a breakthrough as he dismissed Kushal Bhurtel. 

4. Nepal switched to defensive after the first wicket and Indian bowlers kept up the pressure. Soon Ravindra Jadeja dismissed Bhim Sharki

04 Sep 2023, 04:55:50 PM IST

India vs Nepal LIVE: Aasif Sheikh opened his arms after hitting his 11th 50 and smashed back-to-back FOURS against Mohammad Siraj.

04 Sep 2023, 04:49:11 PM IST

India vs Nepal LIVE: Playing at 49, Aasif Sheikh is inching closer to his 10th ODI 50. 

04 Sep 2023, 04:46:09 PM IST

Ajit Agarkar-led Men's Selection panel will officially announce Team India's ODI World Cup 2023 squad on 5 September. The announcement comes a day after the provision squad for ODI World Cup 2023 was released by sources. Ajit Agarkar flew to Sri Lanka on Saturday and met skipper Rohit Sharma and coach Rahul Dravid. Read More 

04 Sep 2023, 04:35:06 PM IST

India vs Nepal LIVE: Ravindra Jadeja has taken his third wicket for the evening and dismissed Kushal Malla 

04 Sep 2023, 04:32:04 PM IST

Nepal

Aasif Sheikh 44 (75)

Kushal Malla 1 (1)

India bowling

Mohammad Shami 0/13 (3)

Mohammad Siraj 0/24 (3)

Hardik Pandya 0/11 (3)

Shardul Thakur 1/26 (4)

Ravindra Jadeja 2/14 (4)

Kuldeep Yadav 0/6 (2)

04 Sep 2023, 04:27:18 PM IST

India vs Nepal LIVE: Ravindra Jadeja's another great delivery and Nepal skipper Rohit Paudel is walking back to the pavilion

04 Sep 2023, 04:23:40 PM IST

India vs Nepal LIVE: Nepal has entered the ground with some good luck as Aasif Sheikh received another lifeline by the third umpire on LBW appeal 

04 Sep 2023, 04:17:56 PM IST

India vs Nepal LIVE: Nepal skipper Rohit Paudel who is one of the youngest captains in world cricket is on the crease. 

04 Sep 2023, 04:15:12 PM IST

India vs Nepal LIVE: Aasif Sheikh (36) is continuing to keep up the pressure of Team India bowling with back to back fours

04 Sep 2023, 04:11:21 PM IST

India vs Nepal LIVE: Ravindra Jadeja delivers a masterpiece and Bhim Sharki is back to pavilion, Nepal at 77/2

04 Sep 2023, 04:04:31 PM IST

India vs Nepal LIVE: From the last few overs, Nepal batters have switched to defense. 

04 Sep 2023, 03:57:57 PM IST

India vs Nepal LIVE: After the first wickets, the overall speed of the Nepal innings have slowed down and Indian pacers are also building up the pressure. 

04 Sep 2023, 03:51:57 PM IST

India vs Nepal LIVE: Bhim Sharki is the new Nepal batsman who has the responsibility to take the good start forward. 

04 Sep 2023, 03:46:00 PM IST

India vs Nepal LIVE: India finally received the first breakthrough as Shardul Thakur dismissed Kushal Bhurtel. 

04 Sep 2023, 03:41:31 PM IST

India vs Nepal LIVE: Nepal openers are fire as they smash back-to-back FOURS against Hardik Pandya 

04 Sep 2023, 03:39:00 PM IST

India vs Nepal LIVE: Nepal batters received another lifeline as third umpire says NOT OUT on Hardik Pandya's appeal

04 Sep 2023, 03:37:18 PM IST

India vs Nepal LIVE: Hardik Pandya's first delivery and its already a LBW appeal against Kushal Bhurtel

04 Sep 2023, 03:35:29 PM IST

India vs Nepal LIVE: Aasif Sheikh is looking on FIRE as he smashed back-to-back boundaries against Mohammad Siraj

04 Sep 2023, 03:32:12 PM IST

India vs Nepal LIVE: Nepal batters are showing that it is not going to be as easy as it looks. The batting lineup has started great against India. 

04 Sep 2023, 03:26:50 PM IST

Nepal

Kushal Bhurtel 22 (17)

Aasif Sheikh 7 (19)

India bowling

Mohammad Shami 0/13 (3)

Mohammad Siraj 0/16 (3)

04 Sep 2023, 03:23:29 PM IST

India vs Nepal LIVE: Team India bowlers need to step up as Nepal batters are hitting some confident FOURS 

04 Sep 2023, 03:20:51 PM IST

India vs Nepal LIVE: India has shown very poor fielding with Shreyas Iyer, Virat Kohli and Ishan Kishan dropping one catch is almost every over

04 Sep 2023, 03:19:21 PM IST

India vs Nepal LIVE: Ishan Kishan drops third catch for India. The Indian players are disappointing again 

04 Sep 2023, 03:14:26 PM IST

India vs Nepal: What a beautiful FOUR by Aasif Sheikh against dangerous Mohammad Siraj  

04 Sep 2023, 03:10:43 PM IST

India vs Nepal LIVE: The Nepal batters Kushal Bhurtel and Aasif Sheikh are showing positive body language against dangerous Indian pacers.  

04 Sep 2023, 03:07:47 PM IST

India vs Nepal LIVE: The pace attack is continued by Mohammad Siraj from the other end

04 Sep 2023, 03:04:22 PM IST

India vs Nepal LIVE: Mohammad Shami begins the attack of India, Nepal 4/0 (1)

04 Sep 2023, 02:47:47 PM IST

Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh, Rohit Paudel, Bhim Sharki, Sompal Kami, Gulsan Jha, Dipendra Singh Airee, Kushal Malla, Sandeep Lamichhane, Karan KC, Lalit Rajbanshi

04 Sep 2023, 02:35:33 PM IST

Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Mohammad Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj.

04 Sep 2023, 02:33:59 PM IST

Indian captain Rohit Sharma has won the toss and decided to bowl first. Only one change change for India, Jasprit Bumrah missed out while Mohammed Shami takes his place. 

04 Sep 2023, 02:15:32 PM IST

The BCCI will announce India's World Cup 2023 squad of 15 players on September 5.

04 Sep 2023, 02:08:09 PM IST

The day looks brighter now.

04 Sep 2023, 01:26:05 PM IST

BCCI shares pre-match poster for Team India

04 Sep 2023, 12:58:40 PM IST

The Indian team is reportedly showing reluctance towards competing in Dambulla due to insufficient facilities, particularly regarding hotels. In Hambantota, lodgings are located a distance from the venue, possibly resulting in logistical issues. There are speculations that venues may get shifted due to rain.

04 Sep 2023, 12:35:31 PM IST

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04 Sep 2023, 12:21:47 PM IST

Today, rain is likely to once again disrupt plans. During the morning hours in Kandy, there is a 24% possibility of rainfall. The situation deteriorates in the afternoon, coinciding with the scheduled match time. According to Weather.com, the likelihood of rain increases to 56%. As the day progresses into the evening, the chances rise to 59%.

04 Sep 2023, 12:16:49 PM IST

Should rain intervene and force a match cancellation, both teams shall be awarded a point apiece. Consequently, Nepal's aspirations for the Super Four will be dashed, whereas India will progress with two points garnered from the rain-affected group stage encounters.

04 Sep 2023, 11:56:29 AM IST

Nepal face a comparable must-win situation. Their bowlers have demonstrated potential, securing swift wickets against Pakistan. However, confronting India, a squad seasoned with talent and experience presents an entirely distinct challenge.

04 Sep 2023, 11:56:29 AM IST

India face towering stakes in this match. Following the interrupted match with Pakistan, securing a victory becomes pivotal to sustaining their tournament aspirations. No team can risk faltering now, given the intense competition.

04 Sep 2023, 11:56:29 AM IST

Even though Nepal managed to snatch a few early wickets and put up resistance in their opening match against Pakistan, they were unable to contain the batting brilliance of Babar Azam and Iftikhar Ahmed. Pakistan clinched a resounding victory, winning by an enormous margin of 238 runs.

04 Sep 2023, 11:56:29 AM IST

The upcoming game against India marks not just their inaugural face-off with this cricket powerhouse. It is only their fifth encounter with a full-member team under the ICC umbrella. The road leading to this pivotal point can aptly be described as a fairytale journey.