Pakistan loved an ideal begin to Asia Cup 2023 as they thrashed Nepal by 238 runs on Wednesday, August 30. Babar Azam, Iftikhar Ahmed and Shadab Khan all shone with spectacular performances to offer Pakistan a much-needed increase forward of their subsequent sport towards the mighty Indian facet.
As soon as once more, Babar ran the present to supply his maiden ODI hundred within the Asia Cup. He dominated Nepal by top-scoring with 151 runs off 131 balls, the second-highest rating within the match historical past and broke a number of of information at Multan Cricket Stadium. This was their greatest win by a margin of runs within the Asia Cup and the second-biggest in total historical past.
Pakistan will face the actual check after they tackle India of their final group-stage sport at Pallekele Worldwide Cricket Stadium on September 2. The Males in Blue dominate Pakistan within the ICC and Asia Cup tournaments and can enter the upcoming sport as favourites.
Rohit Sharma-led facet has recorded seven wins in 13 ODI matches performed towards Pakistan in Asia Cup historical past. However the Pakistani skipper believes that the large win towards Nepal was a very good preparation for his workforce for the India sport. In-form Babar additionally added that a win towards Nepal gave them the boldness they wanted and they’ll give 100% towards India.
“After I went in, I performed myself in for a few balls,” Babar Azam mentioned through the post-match presentation. “Ball wasn’t approaching, pitch was two-paced. Rizwan and I constructed a partnership and see what occurred. Then, there have been totally different phases. Generally, Rizwan gave me confidence and vice-versa. When Iftikhar got here, we performed totally different cricket. He can battle a bit earlier than he will get set. I requested him to play his pure sport. After two-three fours, he was comfy. He smacked it after 40 overs. (On bowling efficiency) I am glad. A few overs we weren’t up to speed. Pacers began properly, spinners struck too. This sport was good preparation for the India sport as a result of it gave us confidence. We need to give 100% each match, hope to do this there as properly.”
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