Nepal have won the toss and elected to bat first against Pakistan A in their first match of the ACC Men’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2023 being played at Colombo Cricket Club Ground, Colombo on Friday.

Nepal’s playing XI includes Rohit Kumar Paudel (captain), Mahamad Asif Sheikh, Sompal Kami, Kushal Bhurtel, Lalit Narayan Rajbanshi, Bhim Sharki, Kushal Malla, Pratis GC, Gulshan Kumar Jha, Arjun Saud and Pawan Sarraf.

Nepal have been placed in Group B of the tournament alongside India A, the UAE A and Pakistan A.