Pakistan arrives with the momentum of a splendid series where they successfully swept Afghanistan, aiming to sustain their winning streak. Meanwhile, Nepal has demonstrated commendable form, securing victory in two out of their last five matches.

Pakistan’s recent contest involved Afghanistan, with Pakistan winning the toss and choosing to bat. Opting for batting proved advantageous as they established a solid opening partnership. However, it was the third-wicket alliance between Babar and Rizwan that stood out, as both batsmen notched up fifties. Their contributions propelled Pakistan to a total of 268 runs. In response, Afghanistan faced early struggles and suffered continuous wicket losses. Despite Mujeeb’s rapid fifty, the target remained challenging, leading to a 59-run victory for Pakistan.

Nepal’s most recent engagement was against Ireland, with Ireland winning the toss and electing to field. Nepal’s start was steady but picked up pace after the initial wicket fell. A series of effective partnerships and an impressive late surge, featuring a fifty by Gulsan Jha, propelled Nepal to a total of 268 runs. Ireland encountered early setbacks but managed to regroup in the middle overs. Frequent wicket losses maintained the match’s competitiveness, and Ireland ultimately clinched a narrow victory by two wickets in the final over.

Captain: Sandeep Lamichhane
Vice-Captain: Babar Azam
Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq and Kushal Bhurtel, Gulsan Jha, Mohammad Nawaz, Shadab Khan, Haris Rauf, Karan KC, Sandeep Lamichhane, Shaheen Afridi