IND vs Nep : Asia Cup 2023, India achieved a massive 10-wicket victory against Nepal

IND vs Nep,  fifth match of the Asia Cup 2023, Team India achieved a massive 10-wicket victory against Nepal.

While batting first, Nepal team scored 230 runs in 48.2 overs.

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Asia Cup, 2023 - Match 5

Nepal
230/10 (48.2)

Vs

India
147/0 (20.1)

India won by 10 wickets (DLS Method, Target 145 in 23 overs)

Chasing the target, Team India had to score 231 runs in 50 overs, but the game was stopped after 1 over due to rain. After the rain stopped, the match started at around 10.15 pm with DLS method, where India was given a target of 145 in 23 overs.

DLS Method:

Due to rain in the match, India's innings was stopped only after one over, and after the rain stopped, the match was started with DLS method at around 10.15 pm, in which India was given a target of 145 in 23 overs.

Excellent Performance Openers:

While chasing the target, both the openers of Team India, Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill performed well.

The excellent performance of their top-order batsmen played an important role behind India's victory. Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill showed their kind of proficiency with the bat, both playing the entire innings. Rohit Sharma, the Indian captain, scored 74 off 59 balls, while Shubman Gill scored a dynamic 67 off 62 balls. Due to his batting, India achieved the target of 145 runs in just 20.1 overs.

Aggressive performance of Nepal:

After inviting Nepal to bat first, he put on an attacking display. Nepal's team scored 230 runs in 48.2 overs. Kushal Bhurtel and Asif Sheikh laid a strong foundation with a 65-run stand for the opening wicket. Bhurtel scored 38 runs in just 25 balls, then he was dismissed by Shardul Thakur.

India's weak fielding:

India team had to face the problem of fielding in front of Nepal. Shreyas Iyer, Virat Kohli, and Ishaan Kishan dropped three crucial catches early on.

As a result, Nepal took advantage of their mistake.

Jadeja and Siraj blink:

India's fightback continued with Ravindra Jadeja taking three crucial wickets, and Mohammed Siraj contributing with another three wickets. Their combined efforts helped India regain control of the match.

Asif Shaikh:

Asif Sheikh performed well for Nepal. He scored 58 off 97 balls, then was dismissed by Siraj in the 30th over.

Sompal Kami:

Sompal Kami showed good form with the bat as he scored 48 off 56 balls, then was dismissed in the 47th over against Mohammed Shami.

Super 4 Stage:

With this resounding win, India have assured their place in the Super 4 stage of the Asia Cup 2023.

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