Pakistan set a challenging 343 target for Nepal in Asia Cup opener

KATHMANDU: Pakistan has set Nepal a 343-run victory target in Asia Cup cricket.

With a double-century combination of captain Babar Azam and Iftikhar Ahmed, Pakistan set Nepal a massive target of 143 runs to win.

Both of them also scored individual centuries.

Pakistan scored 342 runs despite losing 5 wickets in the entire 50 overs.

After winning the toss, Pakistan invited Nepal to bowl in the match, which was played at Pakistan’s Multan Cricket Stadium.