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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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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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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

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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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