The Pakistan cricket team recently defeated Nepal in the opening game of the Asia Cup held in Multan, Pakistan. The easy victory saw multiple ups and downs in the game while Pakistan’s Skipper Babar Azam and middle order batsmen Iftikhar Ahmed scored 151 and 109 runs over 131 and 71 deliveries respectively while the former became the player of the match.
While chasing a target of 343 runs, the Nepal cricket team was dismissed for 104 runs at the end of 23.4 overs. Sompal Kami became the highest scorer for the Nepal cricket team by scoring 28 runs in 46 balls. Despite the huge loss, the Nepal cricket team was widely appreciated for their brilliant efforts on the field as they played their first match on the huge Continental stage.
Wasim Akram on the popularity of cricket in Nepal
Pakistan’s Legendary fast bowler Wasim Akram recently opened up on Nepal’s qualification in the Asia Cup 2023 during the recent event of unveiling the continental tournament’s trophy in Dubai. Wasim Akram emphasised how it is important for Nepal to showcase their talent on the big stage. Nepal will now compete against India in Pool A.
“I have been following Nepal. They qualified and have done really well. Cricket interest is humongous there. I have seen the pictures from one of the matches where the stadium was packed, and half the people were sitting in trees outside,” said Wasim Akram.
“That is the passion for the game, and it is only going to get bigger and bigger. Congratulations to Nepal for the way they have qualified. Now they just have to improve their structure, the first-class and domestic set-up, then they can start to compete with the top teams,” added Wasim Akram.
