India is set to face Nepal in their next Asia Cup 2023 match on Monday, following a disappointing rain-marred encounter against Pakistan in their opening clash. However, cricket fans can look forward to the possibility of a second round between these two arch-rivals, as Pakistan has already secured its place in the Super 4s stage of the prestigious tournament. India, on the other hand, has a chance to qualify for the Super 4s with a victory over Nepal on Monday. Even if the match gets washed out, India will be the second team to progress from Group A.
The much-anticipated India vs. Pakistan encounter may take place on September 10 in the Super 4s stage. Pakistan’s early qualification for this stage makes it highly likely that India will win their game against Nepal, setting up a showdown between the two cricketing giants in Colombo. While nothing is certain in sports, strong chances exist that India and Pakistan could be the two teams competing in the final clash of the Asia Cup. Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh are the other three teams currently battling to advance to the Super 4s stage.
India’s first match of the Asia Cup took place against Pakistan in Kandy, where the Men in Green’s bowlers, led by the pace trio of Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi, and Haris Rauf, took all ten Indian wickets. Despite their loss, India had standout performances from vice-captain Hardik Pandya and Ishan Kishan, who narrowly missed scoring centuries.
Next up, India will face Nepal in another group stage match scheduled for Monday, September 4, at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy. While the weather forecast for the match doesn’t look promising, the Indian team is eager to gain valuable game time before entering the crucial stages of this marquee event. Cricket enthusiasts around the world are eagerly awaiting the possibility of an India vs. Pakistan rematch, which could add more excitement and drama to the Asia Cup 2023.