The Asia Cup 2023, Match 5 is set to be a gripping showdown between India and Nepal, scheduled to take place at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on Monday, September 4. Nepal enters this match following a substantial defeat at the hands of Pakistan, captained by Babar Azam.
In their opening encounter of the Asia Cup 2023, Nepal faced Pakistan and suffered a resounding loss, conceding defeat by a margin of 238 runs. Pakistan asserted dominance throughout the game, leaving Nepal with a challenging task ahead. Meanwhile, India also clashed with Pakistan in their tournament opener, but their match was marred by rain and ultimately ended in an abandonment, with both teams sharing a point.
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Now, India is gearing up for their face-off against Nepal, aiming to secure a victory and make up for the rain-disrupted match against Pakistan. On the flip side, Nepal has been rigorously preparing to take on the formidable India, led by Rohit Sharma.
Captain Rohit Paudel shared insights into Nepal’s game plan against India, expressing excitement about this high-stakes encounter. “We are excited to play against India. India is a big country. We are all excited to represent Nepal against India on the biggest stage. Virat and Rohit have been the stars for their country for over ten years,” remarked Rohit Paudel, as quoted by India Today.
Nepal’s captain Rohit Paudel said, “Virat Kohli is an inspiration for all of us. His work ethics inspired everyone”. pic.twitter.com/RTsoKQhL5C
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Paudel further revealed that Nepal has formulated strategies to counter the Indian team’s strengths and hopes to execute them effectively. “We have made plans to tackle them, and hopefully we will execute them tomorrow. On the field, it will be a game that both of us will be wanting to win,” he added, underscoring the competitive spirit that will drive both teams.
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Additionally, Paudel didn’t shy away from showering praise on Virat Kohli, India’s renowned batsman. He hailed Kohli as an inspiration to the entire cricketing fraternity, commending not only his remarkable work ethic but also his unwavering discipline both on and off the field.
“Virat is an inspiration for all of us, not only for his work ethic but also his discipline, on and off the field,” affirmed Paudel, highlighting the immense respect and admiration for the Indian cricket icon.
