30 Aug 2023 Pakistan beat Nepal by 238 runs in the first head-to-head international match between the two teams.
Pakistan and Nepal are placed in Group A (in addition to India) and will face each other for the very first time during the Asia Cup 2023. The 2023 Asia Cup will be played from 30 Aug to 17 Sep 2023 in the ODI format. Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan are in Group B.
Pakistan vs Nepal 2023 Asia Cup Match Schedule
Pakistan and Nepal will clash in the opening match of the 2023 Asia Cup at Multan. Pakistan won the 3-match ODI series vs Afghanistan by 3-0 and Nepal won 1 out of 3 matches in the Emerging Asia Cup.
| Match | Venue | Date | Time (IST) | Result |
| Pakistan vs Nepal (Group A) | Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan | Wed, 30 Aug | 3 PM | Pakistan won by 238 runs |
Pakistan vs Nepal ODI Head-to-head Record
The first meeting between Pakistan and Nepal in international cricket was on 30 Aug 2023 in the first match of Asia Cup 2023.
| Pakistan Won | Nepal Won | |
| ODI | 1 | 0 |
Pakistan Playing 11 vs Nepal in Asia Cup 2023
Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (C), Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Salman Ali Agha, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan (VC), Mohammad Nawaz, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi
Nepal Playing 11 vs Pakistan in Asia Cup 2023
Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (WK), Rohit Paudel (C), Aarif Sheikh, Kushal Malla, Dipendra Singh Airee, Gulshan Jha, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Sandeep Lamichhane, Lalit Rajbanshi
Pakistan and Nepal Squads for Asia Cup 2023
Pakistan Team Squad for Asia Cup 2023
Babar Azam (C), Shadab Khan (VC), Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Fakhar Zaman, Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Salman Ali Agha, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Haris (WK), Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Wasim
Nepal Team Squad for Asia Cup 2023
Rohit Paudel (C), Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (WK), 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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Pakistan vs. Nepal Asia Cup: FAQs
How did Nepal qualify for the 2023 Asia Cup?
Nepal won the inaugural 2023 ACC Men's Premier Cup which served as the final stage of qualification for the 2023 Asia Cup. It was played in Nepal from 18 Apr to 2 May 2023.
Who is the captain of Nepal in the Asia Cup?
Rohit Paudel, 20-year old batter, is Nepal’s captain in the Asia Cup. He is Nepal’s all time highest run scorer in ODI and first Nepalese player to score 1000 runs in ODI cricket.
When is Nepal's first match in the 2023 Asia Cup?
Nepal will take on hosts Pakistan in the first match of Asia Cup 2023. It will be played at the Multan Cricket Stadium on 30 Aug from 3 PM IST.
