India kicked off their Asia Cup 2023 campaign last Saturday, facing off against Pakistan. However, the match was unfortunately called off due to rain, leaving both India and Pakistan with a point each. Their next challenge will be against Nepal in the second group match, scheduled for September 4th (Monday) at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. This upcoming game is crucial for both teams, as a victory is essential to secure a spot in the next round of the tournament.
After rain hampered the IND vs PAK fight on September 2, it appears that weather difficulties might strike again for the India vs Nepal clash on September 4. This critical encounter, part of the Asia Cup 2023, is set at the Pallekele Stadium and holds the key to determining whether India or Nepal advances to the Super Fours stage of the competition. But here’s the burning question: What happens if the India versus Nepal match gets washed out?
As it stands, Pakistan has already secured a spot in the Super Fours with one win and one match that finished without a result. If the India versus Nepal encounter succumbs to the weather, India will move to the next stage (Super Fours) with 2 points, both won from matches disrupted by rain. In contrast, Nepal, after a resounding 238-run defeat by Pakistan in the tournament opener, will have to bid farewell to their Asia Cup 2023 journey.
This is how the Points table will look like if the Ind vs Nep match gets washed out:
| Group A | Matches | Won | Lost | Tied | No Result | Points | NRR |
| Pakistan(Q) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | +4.760 |
| India(Q) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.000 |
| Nepal(E) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -4.760 |
IND vs NEP: Live Streaming & Broadcast:
Fans can catch the thrilling IND vs NEP showdown during the Asia Cup 2023 on television via the Star Sports network. For those who prefer online streaming, the game will be broadcast live on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website. Plus, mobile users can enjoy the match for free on the Disney+ Hotstar app.
India squad:
Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya (vc), Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna.
Nepal squad:
Kushal Bhurtel, Asif Sheikh, Rohit Paudel (c), Bhim Sarki, Arif Sheikh, Arjun Saud (wk), Dipendra Singh Airee, Kushal Malla, Pratis GC, Sandeep Lamichhane, Lalit Rajbanshi, Gulsan Jha, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Kishore Mahato, Sandeep Jora, Shyam Dhakal.
