India collect first win of Asia Cup 2023 with 10-wicket thumping of Nepal
Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill slammed whirlwind half-centuries as India chased down the revised target of 145 in a little over 20 overs in a rain-affected Group A match against Nepal in Pallekele.
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India openers Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill shake hands with members of the Nepal team after at the end of their Asia Cup Group A match in Pallekele. AP
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Kushal Bhurtel played the aggressor in the 65-run opening partnership with Aasif Sheikh, collecting three fours and two sixes in his 25-ball 38. AP
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Aasif Sheikh top-scored for Nepal with a patient 58 off 97 balls, his 10th ODI half-century. AP
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Sompal Kami and Dipendra Singh Airee stitched a 50-run partnership for the seventh wicket to help Nepal go past the 200-mark and post a competitive target on the board. AP
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Rain once again made multiple appearances in Pallekele and threatened to wash another game out, holding up play for more than an hour shortly after India began their chase. AP
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Rohit Sharma was adjudged the Player of the Match for his score of 59-ball 74 that contained six fours and five sixes. AP
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Shubman Gill remained unbeaten on 67 off 62 deliveries, collecting a six and eight fours including the winning boundary. AP
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Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill celebrate after guiding India to a 10-wicket victory over Nepal in their Asia Cup Group A match in Pallekele. AP
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