IND vs NEP Dream11 Prediction: Match 5 of Asia Cup 2023 Playing 11, Pitch Report, Fantasy Cricket Tips for India vs Nepal Dream11 Team

India are eyeing first points in the tournament to secure a place in the Super Four stage. Both a win IND vs NEP Asia Cup 2023 or rain washout will help Team India.

India will take on Nepal in the 5th match of the Asia Cup 2023 on Monday at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium at 3:00 PM IST.

India vs Nepal, Match 5 of Asia Cup 2023
4 September, 3:00 PM IST
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele

IND vs NEP Asia Cup 2023 Preview

India’s game against Pakistan was washed out because of rain but Men in Blue got their full batting against a quality bowling set-up. The Indian batters had great practice in tough batting conditions despite their struggles against Pakistan’s pace trio. Now, the task will be easier for India as they will advance to the Super 4 with a win over Nepal.

Nepal, on the other hand, were washed away by Pakistan in their opening game. They did impress with the bowl while bowling first. However, they lost their grip after the 35th over as Iftikhar Ahmed alongside Babar Azam attacked them. Their batting had no answers to Pakistan’s bowling as they lost the game by 238 runs. Nevertheless, it has been a massive learning curve for Nepal and they will look to produce a better performance against the mighty Indians.

Form Guide

India – NR W L W L
Nepal – L L W L L

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

It is a good batting surface with plenty of runs on offer to the batters. The bowlers also get some help off the surface as the ball sometimes stops a bit on the batters. However, the batting gets easier during the second innings under the lights. Here’s detailed IND vs NEP Asia Cup 2023 Pitch Report.

Last result at the venue

India (266/10 in 48.5 overs) had no result against Pakistan due to rain.

IND Playing 11

1. Rohit Sharma (C)
2. Shubman Gill
3. Virat Kohli
4. Ishan Kishan (WK)
5. Shreyas Iyer
6. Hardik Pandya
7. Ravindra Jadeja
8. Shardul Thakur
9. Kuldeep Yadav
10. Mohammed Shami
11. Mohammed Siraj

India Team News

• Jasprit Bumrah has returned to India for the birth of his child and is not available. Mohammed Shami is likely to replace him the XI.
• KL Rahul is not available for this game.

IND Key Players

Rohit Sharma’s Stats in ODIs

Mohammed Siraj’s Stats in ODIs

NEP Playing 11

1. Kushal Bhurtel
2. Aasif Sheikh (WK)
3. Rohit Paudel (C)
4. Aarif Sheikh
5. Kushal Malla
6. Dipendra Singh Airee
7. Gulsan Jha
8. Sompal Kami
9. Karan KC
10. Sandeep Lamichhane
11. Lalit Rajbanshi

Nepal Team News

• Nepal are expected to field an unchanged playing XI.

NEP Key Players

Aarif Sheikh’s Stats in ODIs

Sandeep Lamichhane Stats in ODI

Who will win today match between India and Nepal?

There is no match in the quality of the two sides. India are one of the strongest teams in the world, while Nepal are still finding their feet in international cricket. While it will be a good learning curve for Nepal, India are expected to win this game in a one-sided affair.

IND vs NEP Dream11 Prediction

Wicket-keepers: I Kishan

Batsmen: R Sharma (C), V Kohli, S Gill, A Sheikh

All-rounder: R Jadeja

Bowlers: J Bumrah, K Yadav, S Kami, M Siraj (VC), S Lamichhane

Who are Best Captain Options for IND vs NEP Dream11 Team

For Small League, Head to Head contest: Rohit Sharma and Mohammed Siraj are the safest bets for the captaincy.

For Grand League, Mega Contest: Virat Kohli and Kuldeep Yadav could be the solid captaincy choices.

What are IND vs NEP Fantasy Tips?

• Do not miss anyone from India’s five frontline bowlers as they are likely to pick wickets.
• If India bats first, pick all top three batters and make both the openers captain and vice-captain respectively.