Nepal secured their place in the 2023 Asia Cup after beating UAE in the ACC Premier Cup final on Tuesday. Thanks to Lajit Rajbanshi’s four wicket haul and Gulsan Jha’s 67 runs, Nepal beat UAE by 7 wickets with 117 balls to spare in Kirtipur
With the win, Nepal have placed themselves in Group A of the Asia Cup alongside India and Pakistan. Group B comprises of Afghanistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
The 2023 Asia Cup is a key tournament for all of the teams involved, as it will be a chance for them to test themselves against the best teams in Asia and to prepare for the 2023 Cricket World Cup.
Here are some of the key updates on the 2023 Asia Cup:
- The tournament will be played in ODI format.
- Six teams will participate in the tournament: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Nepal
- The tournament is scheduled to be held in Pakistan from September 2 to September 17, 2023.
