Ahead of Asian Cup opener against Nepal, Babar says Pakistan must live up to expectations

Pakistan are currently the highest-ranked team in ODI cricket and hence head into the next few months with a lot of expectations placed on them. (Deposit)

The tournament starting Wednesday in Multan, which will be played in a “hybrid model”, involves five teams who are familiar with the conditions expected at the World Cup, and whoever gets bragging rights from the continent will take part in the mega-event in India. with renewed vigor. (LEARN MORE)

Pakistan vs Nepal XI predicted

Nepalese players train ahead of their first Asian Cup game against Pakistan. (Twitter/PCB)

Pakistan Predicted XI: Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Agha Salman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf

Expected Nepal XI: Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (week), Bhim Sharki, Rohit Paudel (c), Kushal Malla, Dipendra Singh Airee, Gulsan Jha, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Sandeep Lamichhane, Lalit Rajbanshi