How to Watch Nepal vs Maldives Live Cricket ?
Following their outstanding performance against Mongolia, the Nepali cricket team is set to face the Maldives on October 1st in the second match of the Asian Games 2023, hosted in Hangzhou, China.
A victory in this match will secure Nepal’s position in the quarterfinals, where they’ll join five other full-member teams. The top teams from Group B and Group C will complete the eight teams in the quarterfinals, which will be determined by a draw.
The showdown between Nepal and Maldives is scheduled at the Zhejiang University of Technology Cricket Field, with a 6:45 am start time.
How to Watch Nepal vs Maldives Live Cricket ?
While no Nepali TV channels have procured the broadcasting rights for Asian Games 2023, fans in India can catch the action on DD Sports and Sony Sports Network. DDSports 1 will be telecasting all group stage matches in India and Nepal, while the Sony Sports Network will feature the quarterfinals. Specifically, Sony Ten 1 HD and Sony Ten 3 HD will showcase the quarter-final matches.
For online viewers, Nepal vs Maldives live stream is available on Daily Live Scores TV and WicketGoal TV.
Nepal vs Maldives: Updates on the Teams
Nepal’s squad for the Asian Games has been declared by the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN). Unfortunately, Nepal will miss spinner Lalit Rajbanshi due to an injury sustained in a practice match, which led to surgery. The team’s head coach, Monty Desai, has introduced Binod Bhandari, Bibek Yadav, and Abhinash Bohara for the first time.
Cricket Mongolia, on the flip side, has only named eleven players for their squad. Given that this is their debut on the international stage and they have a young team, expectations are high.
Team Lineups
Nepal: Rohit Paudel (C), Aasif Sheikh, Kushal Bhurtel, Kushal Malla, Sandeep Jora, Binod Bhandari, Dipendra Singh Airee, Bibek Yadav, Gulshan Jha, Karan KC, Sompal Kami, Sandeep Lamichhane, Pratish GC, Lalit Rajbanshi, Avinash Bohara.
Maldives: Nazwan Ismail, Fareed Shius(w), Muawiyath Ghanee, Hussain Sadhin(c), Ismail Ali, Mohamed Miuvan, Naseer Naail Ismail, Azin Rafeeq, Hassan Rasheed, Rasheed Rassam, Ryan Tholal.
Recent Matches Recap
In the past year, the Nepali cricket team has been quite active, playing over 25 matches, though none were T20s. Their most recent T20I match saw them dominate Mongolia with a score of 314 in 20 overs, leading to a significant 273-run victory.
Conversely, the Maldives also marked a win against Mongolia in their previous match, triumphing with 9 wickets as they chased down a low target of 60 runs.
FAQ
How to Watch Nepal vs Maldives Live Cricket ?
Answer: You can watch Nepal vs Maldives Live Cricket Stream in DDSports 1 TV Channel, Daily Live Score TV and WicketGoal TV.