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Asia Cup 2023

In a detailed statement, Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President Jay Shah shed light on the decision-making process behind the venue selection for the ongoing Asia Cup 2023.

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ACC president Jay Shah releases lengthy statement after PCB's allegations of staging Asia Cup in Sri Lanka despite rainy conditions

On Monday, September 4, the Indian cricket team clinched a decisive 10-wicket victory over Nepal in a rain-interrupted Asia Cup 2023 match held in Pallekele.

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Ravindra Jadeja reveals why it was crucial for India to thump Nepal by 10 wickets in Asia Cup encounter

Asia Cup 2023: Indian skipper Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill shared a 147-run opening partnership against Nepal at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium

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Asia Cup 2023: Rohit, Gill’s fifties lead India to easy 10-wicket win over Nepal in rain-interrupted clash, advance to Super Fours

India vs Nepal, Asia Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma-led side will qualify for the Super Fours stage even if rain interrupts play at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium again.

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IND vs NEP, Asia Cup 2023: What is India's target from 23 overs after rain interruption?

Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja matched Irfan Pathan's wicket-taking record to become the joint-leading Indian bowler in Asia Cup ODIs with three wickets against Nepal.

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Ravindra Jadeja ties Irfan Pathan's record with 3 wickets against Nepal, becomes joint-leading Indian wicket-taker in Asia Cup ODIs

India vs Nepal, Asia Cup 2023: Gautam Gambhir got irritated by 'Kohli-Kohli' chants at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on September 4

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Watch: After IPL face-off, Gautam Gambhir gets rattled by 'Kohli-Kohli chants' in Pallekele; makes obscene gesture to crowd

India vs Nepal, Asia Cup 2023: Virat Kohli was seen enjoying himself during the break between overs at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.

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WATCH: Virat Kohli dances to Nepali song 'Kutu Ma Kutu' while Rohit Sharma sets field

Middlesex, a first-division side in England's County Championship, has expressed disappointment over Indian off-spinner Jayant Yadav's absence from the team due to delays in his UK visa approval.

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Middlesex County Championship team frustrated as Indian all-rounder misses last four matches due to UK visa issues

In a groundbreaking feat, Nepal opener Aasif Sheikh became the first player from the Himalayan nation to score a half-century against cricketing giant India.

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After Virat Kohli's gift, Aasif Sheikh makes history with Nepal's first-ever half-century against India in International Cricket

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Rashid Khan believes that Afghanistan didn't play the kind of cricket they're known for against Bangladesh in Asia Cup 2025 clash. 

Bangladesh defeated Afghanistan by eight runs. 

Afghanistan will face Sri Lanka in their last Group Stage clash. 

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Bangladesh defeated Afghanistan by eight runs to stay in contention for the Super Four spot of the Asia Cup 2025 in Abu Dhabi.

Afghanistan need to win their upcoming clash against Sri Lanka to seal Super Four berth.

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Former India cricketer Madan Lal slammed ex-Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Yousuf for using derogatory remarks against skipper Suryakumar Yadav. 

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'Shows how educated they are...': India's 1983 World Cup-winning star lampoons Mohammad Yousuf for derogatory remarks on Suryakumar Yadav

India's young opener Abhishek Sharma smashed 31 off 13 during the Suryakumar Yadav-led side's Asia Cup 2025 clash against Pakistan. 

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India beat Pakistan by seven wickets. 

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Pathum Nissanka breaks massive T20I record with gritty half-century against Hong Kong in Asia Cup

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Timothy Weah put Marseille ahead in the 22nd minute.

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India vs Nepal Full Scorecard

IND vs NEP, Match 5, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, 04 September 2023 - Info

ACC president Jay Shah releases lengthy statement after PCB's allegations of staging Asia Cup in Sri Lanka despite rainy conditions

Match Details

Asia Cup, 2023

Mon 4 September, 15:00:00 IST

India, who chose to field

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 1 Matches )

Asian Games Men’s T20I, 2023 On Oct 03

IND
202/4 (20.0 ov)

NEP
179/9 (20.0 ov)

India beat Nepal by 23 runs

Umpires

Umpire
Paul Wilson (AUS), Ruchira Palliyaguruge (SL) and Richard Illingworth (ENG)

Referee
Javagal Srinath (IND)

News updates

ACC president Jay Shah releases lengthy statement after PCB's allegations of staging Asia Cup in Sri Lanka despite rainy conditions

Ravindra Jadeja reveals why it was crucial for India to thump Nepal by 10 wickets in Asia Cup encounter

Asia Cup 2023: Rohit, Gill’s fifties lead India to easy 10-wicket win over Nepal in rain-interrupted clash, advance to Super Fours

IND vs NEP, Asia Cup 2023: What is India's target from 23 overs after rain interruption?

Ravindra Jadeja ties Irfan Pathan's record with 3 wickets against Nepal, becomes joint-leading Indian wicket-taker in Asia Cup ODIs

Watch: After IPL face-off, Gautam Gambhir gets rattled by 'Kohli-Kohli chants' in Pallekele; makes obscene gesture to crowd

WATCH: Virat Kohli dances to Nepali song 'Kutu Ma Kutu' while Rohit Sharma sets field

Middlesex County Championship team frustrated as Indian all-rounder misses last four matches due to UK visa issues

After Virat Kohli's gift, Aasif Sheikh makes history with Nepal's first-ever half-century against India in International Cricket

Watch: Asia Cup to be shifted to Pakistan? | Sports Today

India vs Nepal Full Scorecard

IND vs NEP, Match 5, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, 04 September 2023 - Info

ACC president Jay Shah releases lengthy statement after PCB's allegations of staging Asia Cup in Sri Lanka despite rainy conditions

Match Details

Asia Cup, 2023

Mon 4 September, 15:00:00 IST

India, who chose to field

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 1 Matches )

Asian Games Men’s T20I, 2023 On Oct 03

IND202/4 (20.0 ov)

NEP179/9 (20.0 ov)

India beat Nepal by 23 runs

Umpires

UmpirePaul Wilson (AUS), Ruchira Palliyaguruge (SL) and Richard Illingworth (ENG)

RefereeJavagal Srinath (IND)

News updates

ACC president Jay Shah releases lengthy statement after PCB's allegations of staging Asia Cup in Sri Lanka despite rainy conditions

Ravindra Jadeja reveals why it was crucial for India to thump Nepal by 10 wickets in Asia Cup encounter

Asia Cup 2023: Rohit, Gill’s fifties lead India to easy 10-wicket win over Nepal in rain-interrupted clash, advance to Super Fours

IND vs NEP, Asia Cup 2023: What is India's target from 23 overs after rain interruption?

Ravindra Jadeja ties Irfan Pathan's record with 3 wickets against Nepal, becomes joint-leading Indian wicket-taker in Asia Cup ODIs

Watch: After IPL face-off, Gautam Gambhir gets rattled by 'Kohli-Kohli chants' in Pallekele; makes obscene gesture to crowd

WATCH: Virat Kohli dances to Nepali song 'Kutu Ma Kutu' while Rohit Sharma sets field

Middlesex County Championship team frustrated as Indian all-rounder misses last four matches due to UK visa issues

After Virat Kohli's gift, Aasif Sheikh makes history with Nepal's first-ever half-century against India in International Cricket

Watch: Asia Cup to be shifted to Pakistan? | Sports Today

IND
202/4 (20.0 ov)

NEP
179/9 (20.0 ov)

Umpire
Paul Wilson (AUS), Ruchira Palliyaguruge (SL) and Richard Illingworth (ENG)

Referee
Javagal Srinath (IND)