Pakistan vs Nepal Live Score, Asia Cup 2023: Babar Azam, Shadab Khan Shine As Pakistan Thrash Nepal By 238 Runs | Cricket News

Pakistan vs Nepal Live Score: Pakistan win by 238 runs

Pakistan (342/6) defeat Nepal (104) by 238 runs to begin their Asia Cup 2023 campaign with a massive win. For Pakistan Babar Azam and Iftikhar Ahmed score 151 and 109* runs respectively. Later, Shadab Khan took three wickets while Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf took two wickets each. 

Pakistan vs Nepal Live Score: OUT

OUT!!! Shadab Khan gets his third wicket of the night and this time he removes Kushal Malla for 6. Nine wickets gone for Nepal. 

NEP 104/9 (23.2 overs)

Pakistan vs Nepal Live Score: OUT

OUT!!! Shadab Khan strikes again and removes Sandeep Lamichhane for duck. Lamichhane fails to judge the delivery as he gets clean bowled. Eight wickets gone for Nepal. 

NEP 91/8 (21.5 overs)

Pakistan vs Nepal Live Score: OUT

OUT!!! Mohammad Nawaz joins the party and removes Dipendra Singh for 3. Dipendra gets completely bamboozled as Nawaz’s spinning delivery rattles up the bails. Sixth wicket gone for Nepal in the chase of 343. 

NEP 90/6 (20.5 overs)

Pakistan vs Nepal Live Score: OUT

OUT!!! Haris Rauf strikes again and this time he removes Sompal Kami for 28. Sompal tries to play a shot on the outside off delivery but the ball hits the edge and wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan takes a brilliant catch behind the stumps. Fifth wicket gone for Nepal. 

NEP 82/5 (17 overs)

Pakistan vs Nepal Live Score: OUT

OUT!!! Haris Rauf finally has provided Pakistan with another breakthrough as he dismissed Aarif Shiekh for 26. Sheikh completely misjudges the delivery as the pace delivery rattles up the middle stump. Fourth wicket gone for Nepal and the deadly partnership is finally broken. 

NEP 73/4 (14.4 overs)

Pakistan vs Nepal Live Score: Pakistan eye wickets

After taking three wickets in an early stage, Pakistan are now seem to be losing the touch in the game. Aarif Sheikh and Sompal Kami are stitching a good partnership and dealing in boundaries. In the previous over of Shadab Khan, the duo scores seven runs, which include a boundary from Sompal. 

NEP 73/3 (14 overs)

Pakistan vs Nepal Live Score: Two boundaries in one over

Aarif Sheikh and Sompal Kami smash one boundary each on Haris Rauf’s over. In total, the pacer leaks nine runs as Nepal aim to keep the momentum towards their side in the chase of 343. 

NEP 56/3 (11 overs)

Pakistan vs Nepal Live Score: 4 runs off the over

Aarif Sheikh and Sompal Kami are stitching a solid partnership and steadily taking Nepal ahead in the game. In the previous over of Shaheen Afridi, Aarif smashes a boundary as the pacer leaks only four runs. 

NEP 46/3 (9 overs)

Pakistan vs Nepal Live Score: Aarif, Sompal steady

After losing wickets in a quick succession, Nepal rely on a stable partnership between Aarif Sheikh and Sompal Kami. The duo is standing steadily and building some hopes for Nepal. In the previous over of Shaheen Afridi, the duo scores eight runs which include a boundary from Sompal. 

NEP 36/3 (7 overs)

Pakistan vs Nepal Live Score: Pakistan on top

Pakistan pacers Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah have been dominating Nepal. So far, Nepal have lost three wickets and depend upon Aarif Sheikh and Sompal Kami for a stable partnership. On the other, Pakistan aim to end the proceedings at the earliest. 

NEP 26/3 (5 overs)

Pakistan vs Nepal Live Score: Good over from Naseem

After losing three wickets in a quick succession, Nepal are cautiously moving ahead in the chase of 343. In the previous over of Nassem Shah, Aarif Sheikh and Sompal Kami score 4 runs, which include a boundary from the latter. Terrific bowling from the hosts. 

NEP 22/3 (4 overs)

Pakistan vs Nepal Live Score: OUT

OUT!!! Naseem Shah has provided Pakistan with another breakthrough as he removed Aasif Sheikh for 5. Aasif gets completely bamboozled by the swing delivery as the ball touches the edge and Iftikhar Ahmed takes a brilliant catch at the slip. 

NEP 14/3 (2 overs)

Pakistan vs Nepal Live Score: OUT

OUT!!! After scalping the first wicket, Shaheen Afridi roars again on the very next ball as he removes Rohit Paudel for duck. Shaheen strikes on Rohit’s pads as the umpire signals out. Second wicket gone for Nepal in the first over. 

NEP 10/2 (1 overs)

Pakistan vs Nepal Live Score: OUT

OUT!!! Shaheen Afridi provides Pakistan with an early breakthrough as he dismisses Kushal Bhurtel for 8. Bhurtel tries to flick it for a boundary but wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan takes a brilliant catch behind the stumps. First wicket goen for Nepal in the chase.

NEP 10/1 (0.5 overs)

Pakistan vs Nepal Live Score: We are back

Hello and welcome back to the second innings of the Asia Cup 2023 match between Pakistan and Nepal. In the chase of 343 runs, Kushal Bhurtel and Aasif Sheikh have opened the innings for Nepal. On the other hand, Shaheen Afridi will be bowling the first over for Pakistan. 

Pakistan vs Nepal Live Score: Pakistan 342/6 in 50 overs

Pakistan score 342/6 in 50 overs against Nepal in the first match of Asia Cup 2023. For Pakistan, Babar Azam scored 151 while Iftikhar Ahmed smashed 109* runs. For Nepal, Sompal Kami scalped two wickets while Sandeep Lamichhane and Karan KC took one wicket each. 

Pakistan vs Nepal Live Score: OUT

In the last few minutes of the first innings, Nepal get another breakthrough as Sompal Kami dismisses Babar Azam for 151. In search of a big hit, Babar ends up giving a catch to Sundeep Jora at the long-off. 

PAK 338/5 (49.4 overs)

Pakistan vs Nepal Live Score: Iftikhar hits 100

Iftikhar Ahmed smashes a boundary off Karan KC’s delivery and brings up his century in style. It is his maiden international hundred. Terrific batting from both Babar and Iftikhar as Pakistan still have one over left. 

PAK 331/4 (49 overs)

Pakistan vs Nepal Live Score: Babar hits 150

Babar Azam takes a single off Sompal Kami’s delivery and brings up his 150. He is in terrific form as Pakistan aim for a huge total. On the other hand, Iftikhar Ahmed is also inching closer towards his maiden ODI century. 

PAK 313/4 (48 overs)

Pakistan vs Nepal Live Score: 19 runs off the over

After smashing 20 runs in the previous over, Pakistan maintain the momentum and scores 19 runs in this over. Babar Azam and Iftikhar Ahmed thrash Sandeep Lamichhane as the spinner leaks 19 runs. The over includes a boundary from Iftikhar and two huge sixes from Babar. 

PAK 294/4 (46 overs)

Pakistan vs Nepal Live Score: 20 runs off the over

Pakistan batters open a rampage on Nepal bowlers as they smash 20 overs in the previous over of Sompal Kami. The over include a boundary from Iftikhar Ahmed and two consecutive boundaries and a huge six from Babar Azam. Terrific batting from the duo. 

PAK 275/4 (45 overs)

Pakistan vs Nepal Live Score: Iftikhar on fire

After bringing up his half-century, Iftikhar Ahmed is breathing fire as he has been dealing in boundaries. In the previous over of Dipendra Singh, he smashed a six while two overs ago, he smashed a boundary on Gulshan Jha’s delivery.

PAK 255/4 (44 overs)

Pakistan vs Nepal Live Score: Babar hits 100

Babar Azam takes a single on Dipendra Singh’s delivery and brings up his century in 109 balls. It is his 10th century in the ODI format as four-down Pakistan aim for a good total. On the other hand, Iftikhar Ahmed has also brought up his second half-century. Brilliant batting from both the batters. 

PAK 225/4 (41.2 overs)

Pakistan vs Nepal Live Score: Iftikhar hits 50

Iftikhar Ahmed takes a single off Dipendra Singh’s delivery and brings up his half-century in 43 balls. It is his second half-century in the ODI format. Terrific batting from the Pakistan batter. 

PAK 223/4 (41.1 overs)

Pakistan vs Nepal Live Score: Babar nears 100

After bringing up his 29th ODI half-century, Babar Azam is also inching closer towards his century. It will be his 10th century in the ODI format. On the other, Iftikhar Ahmed is also dealing in boundaries and inching closer towards his fifty. 

PAK 204/4 (38 overs)

Pakistan vs Nepal Live Score: Babar struggling with cramps

Despite putting up a good show with the bat, skipper Babar Azam is in trouble as he has been struggling with cramps. He is facing trouble while running between the wickets. He is standing unbeaten at 81 and inching closer towards his 19th century. 

PAK 180/4 (35 overs)

Pakistan vs Nepal Live Score: Babar, Iftikhar solid

Babar Azam and Iftikhar Ahmed have helped Pakistan to get back on track as the duo is dealing in boundaries. In the previous over of Kushal Bhurtel, the duo smashes 10 runs which include a boundary from both the batters. 

PAK 167/4 (34 overs)

Pakistan vs Nepal Live Score: Good over from Sompal

Sompal Kami bowls a good over and controls the flow of runs. In the previous over, he concedes only five runs as Babar Azam and Iftikhar Ahmed aim for some boundaries. Babar is batting at 71 and will be eyeing a hundred. 

PAK 157/4 (33 overs)

Pakistan vs Nepal Live Score: Good over from Karan

Karan KC once again bowls an economical over and controls the flow of runs. In the previous over, he concedes only a boundary, which was smashed by Iftikhar Ahmed. On the other hand, Iftikhar and Babar Azam are standing strong aim for a good total for Pakistan. 

PAK 143/4 (31 overs)

Pakistan vs Nepal Live Score: Babar hits 50

Babar Azam takes a double on Karan KC’s delivery and brings up his half-century. It is his 29th half-century in the ODI format. Terrific batting from the skipper as Pakistan aim for a huge total. 

PAK 128/4 (28.2 overs)

Pakistan vs Nepal Live Score: OUT

OUT!!! Sandeep Lamichhane has provided Nepal with another breakthrough as he dismissed Agha Salman for 5. Salman plays a reverse sweep in search of a boundary but ended up giving a catch to Kushal Bhurtel at the backward point. Fourth wicket gone for Pakistan. 

PAK 124/4 (27.5 overs)

Pakistan vs Nepal Live Score: Good over from Lamichhane

Sandeep Lamichhane bowls an excellent over and controls the flow of runs. In the previous over, he concedes only four runs and troubles Pakistan batters. On the other hand, Babar Azam is inching closer towards his half-century as he is standing unbeaten at 47. 

PAK 120/3 (26 overs)

Pakistan vs Nepal Live Score: OUT

OUT!!! Big breakthrough for Nepal as Mohammad Rizwan departs for 44. Rizwan plays a shot on Sandeep Lamichhane’s delivery and tries to steal a single. However, a direct hit from Dipendra Singh, puts all his efforts in vain as he gets run out. The strong partnership between Babar and Rizwan is finally broken. 

PAK 111/3 (23.4 overs)

Pakistan vs Nepal Live Score: Babar nears 50

Skipper Babar Azam smashes a brilliant boundary of Lalit Rajbanshi’s delivery and takes Pakistan across the 100-run mark. With that, he also crosses the 40-run mark and inches closer towards his half-century. It will be Babar Azam’s 29th half-century in the ODI format. 

PAK 100/2 (21.2 overs)

Pakistan vs Nepal Live Score: Babar, Rizwan Solid

Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan have stitched a solid partnership of 70 runs and going solid against Nepal. Babar is standing unbeaten at 34 while Rizwan is standing unbeaten at 32. In the previous over, the duo score 7 runs off Dipendra Singh’s delivery, which include a boundary from Rizwan. 

PAK 91/2 (20 overs)

Pakistan vs Nepal Live Score: Good over from Dipendra and Lamichhane

Dipendra Singh and Sandeep Lamichhane bowl economical overs and control the flow of runs. In the last two overs, they leak only 3 runs each and create pressure on Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan. On the other hand, the Pakistan duo aims for some boundaries in order to bring the momentum towards their side. 

PAK 78/2 (17 overs)

PAK vs NEP Live Score: Babar, Rizwan steady

Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan are standing steady and bringing Pakistan back on track. The duo is smashing boundaries at regular intervals and creating pressure on Nepal bowlers. On the other hand, Nepal are desperately waiting to scalp the wickets of the duo. 

PAK 65/2 (14 overs)

PAK vs NEP Live: FOUR

FOUR!!! After analyzing the game for a bit, Mohammad Rizwan smartly plays a shot on Lalit Rajbanshi’s delivery and steals a boundary. Rizwan brilliantly fires shot towards the short fine leg and gets four runs. Pakistan aim for more such boundaries. 

PAK 56/2 (12 overs)

Pakistan vs Nepal Live Score: Good over from Rajbanshi

After delivering a no-ball and getting hit for a boundary on the free-hit, Nepal spinners makes a good comeback on the remaining five balls as he leaks only 1 more run. Nepal are desperately eyeing the wicket of Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan while Pakistan batters aim for some boundaries. 

PAK 44/2 (10 overs)