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In their second match of the Asia Cup 2023, India defeated Nepal by ten wickets. This rain-affected match was played at the Pallekele Stadium in Sri Lanka. Indian captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to bowl first. Nepal managed to score 230 runs in 48.2 overs while batting.
Due to rain, the game was interrupted for a considerable amount of time. Under the Duckworth-Lewis method, Team India was given a target of 145 runs in 23 overs. In response, India secured victory by taking all ten Nepalese wickets in just 20.1 overs. Captain Rohit Sharma contributed 74 runs, while Shubman Gill scored 67 runs.
With this win, Team India has reached the Super Four stage. On the other hand, Nepal's team became the first team to be eliminated from the Asia Cup.
Current Group Standings:
Group A:
- Pakistan: 3 matches, 1 win, 0 losses, 1 no-result, Net Run Rate +0.951
- India: 3 matches, 1 win, 0 losses, 1 no-result, Net Run Rate +0.373
- Nepal: 3 matches, 0 wins, 2 losses, 0 no-results, Net Run Rate -1.780
Group B:
- Sri Lanka: 1 match, 1 win, 0 losses, 0 no-result, Net Run Rate +4.760
- Bangladesh: 2 matches, 1 win, 1 loss, 0 no-results, Net Run Rate +2.689
- Afghanistan: 1 match, 0 wins, 1 loss, 0 no-result, Net Run Rate -3.629
The Super Four round is set to begin on September 6, with India and Pakistan facing off once again on September 10 in a match to be held at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Additionally, the Indian team will play their second Super Four match on September 12, and the third match on September 15, both in Colombo.
Please note that these standings are subject to change as the tournament progresses.
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