Nepal vs Malaysia, ACC Men's Premier Cup 2023, Today Match Prediction 18 April 2023

nep vs mal Match Prediction & Analysis

It is the first game in the ACC Mens Premier Cup 2023, and hosts Nepal shall look to take an early lead as they take on Malaysia. The hosts come here in good form and will look to use the home conditions. It will be the first-ever ODI game for Malaysia, and they will like to make a strong impression in this game.  

Nepal has lost only once in the last 10 ODI games they have played. They have won the last 10 games at this venue, and it will add to their confidence. It will be a tall ask for Malaysia as they enter a new format. Most players haven't played much in recent months, and it will be interesting to see how they fare in this game.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Nepal Preview

Nepal is enjoying an excellent run in ODI cricket, and skipper Rohit Paudel shall look to carry on with it in this game. They play at home, and the side will feel confident. The side has done well with the bat in recent games, and Paudel would look for a good start in the tournament in this game.  

Kushal Bhurtel and Aasif Sheikh have been in good form, and they will look to set up a strong foundation. Gyanendra Malla, Rohit Paudel, and Kushal Malla make the middle order strong, and the side will expect runs from them. Dipendra Singh Airee and Sundeep Jora can score quick runs, making the batting line-up formidable.  

Karan KC and Sompal Kami will like to grab wickets early to put Malaysia under pressure in this game. Sandeep Lamichhane coming back to the side makes the bowling attack very strong, and he will look to fox the Malaysian batters. They will also need good spells from Airee and Paudel in this game.  

Nepal Predicted Playing XI:

Rohit Paudel (c), Gyanendra Malla, Aasif Sheikh (wk), Dipendra Singh Airee, Sundeep Jora, Kushal Malla, Karan KC, Sompal Kami, Sandeep Lamichhane, Kushal Bhurtel, Lalit Rajbanshi

Malaysia Preview

Ahmed Faiz will debut in ODI cricket in this game, and there will be big expectations from the side. It will be a tough challenge for the side as they take on the strongest side in their group. Faiz would like his players to deliver a strong performance and play their natural game without becoming intimated by the occasion.  

Virandeep Singh and Muhammad Amir would look to offer a good start in this game, as Nepal has a strong bowling attack. Ahmed Faiz and Syed Aziz are experienced players who need to do well in the middle order along with Khazir Hayat. Sharvin Muniandy and Vijay Unni must do well in the finishers' role.  

On the bowling front, the side will look for early wickets from Vijay Unni and Fitri Sham, as their opponents have a strong batting line-up. Virandeep Singh and Sharvin Muniandy must bowl tight spells in the middle overs. Anwar Rahman needs to do well in the supporting role for the side to be in a comfortable position.  

Malaysia Predicted Playing XI:

Ahmed Faiz (c), Virandeep Singh, Syed Aziz (wk), Muhamad Syahadat, Sharvin Muniandy, Fitri Sham, Anwar Rahman, Muhammad Amir, Vijay Unni, Fitri Sham, Khazir Hayat

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

It will be clear skies in Kirtipur on April 18. The wicket is flat, and batsmen have scored runs on it easily. There is some assistance for the bowlers at the start of the game. Batsmen who get used to the conditions do well here. The side batting first will aim at a total above 280 runs.

Venue Details

Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur, has a large but fast outfield. There is movement for the fast bowlers early in the morning. Batsmen have done well at this venue as they can play their strokes. Spinners have earned rewards from the track as the ball turns sharply.

Toss: To Bowl

The last eight games played at this venue have seen sides chasing the score successfully on six occasions. The wicket has assistance for the bowlers early in the morning. The conditions improve as the game progresses. The side winning the toss won't hesitate to bowl first.