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Pakistan bulldozed Nepal by 238 runs in the Asia Cup 2023's opener in Multan on Wednesday, August 30, thanks to splendid centuries from Babar Azam and Iftikhar Ahmed.

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Watch: Babar throws cap in frustration after Rizwan's weird run-out during Pakistan vs Nepal's Asia Cup match

Babar Azam and Iftikhar Ahmed's scintillating centuries fuelled Pakistan to a crushing 238-run win over Nepal in Asia Cup 2023 opener on Wednesday, August 30.

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PAK vs NEP: Babar-Iftikhar's stellar tons help Pakistan annihilate Nepal by 238 runs in Asia Cup opener

While bowling in the Asia Cup 2023 opener against Nepal, pace spearhead Shaheen Afridi gave Pakistan injury scare three days ahead of clash against arch-rivals India.

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Asia Cup: Shaheen Afridi gives Pakistan injury scare three days ahead of clash against arch-rivals India

In an extraordinary display of batting, Pakistan's Babar Azam and Iftikar Ahmed set a new national record for the highest fifth-wicket partnership in ODIs. The dynamic duo amassed 214 runs against Nepal in the Asia Cup 2023, overtaking a 14-year-old record. Their milestone also ranks sixth in the global list of highest fifth-wicket ODI partnerships.

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PAK vs NEP: Babar Azam and Iftikar Ahmed shatter records with epic fifth-wicket partnership in Asia Cup 2023 opener against Nepal

In the curtain-raiser of the Asia Cup 2023, Iftikhar Ahmed delivered a phenomenal batting performance against Nepal to catapult Pakistan to an imposing total of 342/6 in Multan on Wednesday, August 30.

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PAK vs NEP: Iftikhar Ahmed achieves sensational feat with lightning century against Nepal in Asia Cup 2023 opener

Babar Azam roared with the bat with a towering knock of 151 in the Asia Cup 2023's opener against Nepal in Multan on Wednesday, August 30. Riding on his superlative knock Babar stormed in history books and busted multiple records to help Pakistan post a colossal total of 342.

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Ton-up Babar Azam busts Pakistan's all-time Asia Cup record, leaves behind Kohli to bag multiple milestones

Babar Azam scripted history after hammering his maiden century in the Asia Cup history in the opener against Nepal in Multan on Wednesday (August 30). Babar struck a spectacular hundred riding on 10 fours to put Pakistan in good stead from a precarious 25/2.

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PAK vs NEP: Babar Azam whacks maiden Asia Cup century against Nepal in opener, becomes just 3rd Pakistani batter to achieve rare feat

Pakistan and India play in the Asia Cup on Saturday, September 2

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Asia Cup 2023, PAK vs NEP: Pakistan go into opening fixture with strong Playing XI as they bat first vs Nepal

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'If you count on skills, both batting and bowling are same': Nepal captain Rohit Paudel's big statement before Asia Cup debut against Pakistan

Asia Cup 2023 marks its 16th edition amidst a hybrid model due to India's security concerns, tracing historical moments including India's withdrawal, strained India-Pakistan relations, and significant tournament milestones.

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Pakistan vs Nepal Full Scorecard

PAK vs NEP, Match 1, Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan, 30 August 2023 - Info

Watch: Babar throws cap in frustration after Rizwan's weird run-out during Pakistan vs Nepal's Asia Cup match

Match Details

Asia Cup, 2023

Wed 30 August, 15:00:00 IST

Pakistan, who chose to bat

Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Umpires

Umpire
Chris Gaffaney (NZ), Masudur Rahman (BAN) and Langton Rusere (ZIM)

Referee
David Boon (AUS)

News updates

Watch: Babar throws cap in frustration after Rizwan's weird run-out during Pakistan vs Nepal's Asia Cup match

PAK vs NEP: Babar-Iftikhar's stellar tons help Pakistan annihilate Nepal by 238 runs in Asia Cup opener

Asia Cup: Shaheen Afridi gives Pakistan injury scare three days ahead of clash against arch-rivals India

PAK vs NEP: Babar Azam and Iftikar Ahmed shatter records with epic fifth-wicket partnership in Asia Cup 2023 opener against Nepal

PAK vs NEP: Iftikhar Ahmed achieves sensational feat with lightning century against Nepal in Asia Cup 2023 opener

Ton-up Babar Azam busts Pakistan's all-time Asia Cup record, leaves behind Kohli to bag multiple milestones

PAK vs NEP: Babar Azam whacks maiden Asia Cup century against Nepal in opener, becomes just 3rd Pakistani batter to achieve rare feat

Asia Cup 2023, PAK vs NEP: Pakistan go into opening fixture with strong Playing XI as they bat first vs Nepal

'If you count on skills, both batting and bowling are same': Nepal captain Rohit Paudel's big statement before Asia Cup debut against Pakistan

Significant boycotts in Asia Cup history: India's 1986 episode and Pakistan's 1991 absence

Pakistan vs Nepal Full Scorecard

PAK vs NEP, Match 1, Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan, 30 August 2023 - Info

Watch: Babar throws cap in frustration after Rizwan's weird run-out during Pakistan vs Nepal's Asia Cup match

Match Details

Asia Cup, 2023

Wed 30 August, 15:00:00 IST

Pakistan, who chose to bat

Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Umpires

UmpireChris Gaffaney (NZ), Masudur Rahman (BAN) and Langton Rusere (ZIM)

RefereeDavid Boon (AUS)

News updates

Watch: Babar throws cap in frustration after Rizwan's weird run-out during Pakistan vs Nepal's Asia Cup match

PAK vs NEP: Babar-Iftikhar's stellar tons help Pakistan annihilate Nepal by 238 runs in Asia Cup opener

Asia Cup: Shaheen Afridi gives Pakistan injury scare three days ahead of clash against arch-rivals India

PAK vs NEP: Babar Azam and Iftikar Ahmed shatter records with epic fifth-wicket partnership in Asia Cup 2023 opener against Nepal

PAK vs NEP: Iftikhar Ahmed achieves sensational feat with lightning century against Nepal in Asia Cup 2023 opener

Ton-up Babar Azam busts Pakistan's all-time Asia Cup record, leaves behind Kohli to bag multiple milestones

PAK vs NEP: Babar Azam whacks maiden Asia Cup century against Nepal in opener, becomes just 3rd Pakistani batter to achieve rare feat

Asia Cup 2023, PAK vs NEP: Pakistan go into opening fixture with strong Playing XI as they bat first vs Nepal

'If you count on skills, both batting and bowling are same': Nepal captain Rohit Paudel's big statement before Asia Cup debut against Pakistan

Significant boycotts in Asia Cup history: India's 1986 episode and Pakistan's 1991 absence

Umpire
Chris Gaffaney (NZ), Masudur Rahman (BAN) and Langton Rusere (ZIM)

Referee
David Boon (AUS)