5 Nepal players one must have in their fantasy team

For the first time in the tournament history, the Nepal men’s cricket team has qualified for the Asia Cup 2023. The Rhinos will kick off their campaign against hosts Pakistan in the opening game of the tournament on August 30 at the Multan Cricket Stadium. Reaching the continental tournament has been a herculean task for Nepal. The Rohit Paudel-led side won the inaugural ACC Men’s Premier Cup 2023 and defeated the United Arab Emirates in the final by seven wickets. High on momentum, Nepal would hope to make some dents and even attempt to pull off an upset in the Asia Cup. So ahead of their high-octane encounter, let us look at five Nepal players, you must have in fantasy teams for the Asia Cup 2023. 1. Rohit Paudel The young Nepal captain, Rohit Paudel, has been a crucial asset in the Nepal batting line-up as the middle-order anchor. Paudel was named the captain after the veteran star Gyanendra Malla’s retirement and has so far fulfilled the leadership responsibilities well. Talking about his batting ability, the 22-year-old has 1564 runs in 53 matches and was the highest run-scorer in the ACC Men’s Premier Cup 2023. On the back of his current form, the Nepal captain will provide lots of points for your fantasy team. #PAGE_BREAK# 2. Kushal Malla Nepal’s number 3, Kushal Malla can grow into a valuable fantasy asset from the Nepalese side. Malla was a vital cog in Nepal’s ACC Men’s Premier Cup 2023 by scoring 238 runs at an average of 79.33 and a strike rate of 155.55. Since then the 19-year-old has gradually been a staple in the Rhinos’ team and will hope to score a lot of runs in the upcoming Asia Cup. Hence, Malla is a must in your fantasy team. #PAGE_BREAK# 3. Dipendra Singh Airee The first all-rounder on this list, Dipendra Singh Airee has been one of Nepal’s best players over the past few years. Airee has racked up 857 runs while picking up 36 wickets. These all-around abilities make him a crucial asset in any fantasy team, especially with his electric fielding ability leading several catches and runouts. Starting as a pure batter in the national team, Airee developed his bowling abilities from a part-timer into a regular off-spin option for the side. Hence in Sri Lanka and Pakistan’s spin-friendly conditions, Dipendra Singh Airee could get you loads of fantasy points. #PAGE_BREAK# 4. Sandeep Lamichhane Nepal’s best and most renowned player, Sandeep Lamichhane has been the Rhinos' top bowler over the last few years. Lamichhane has travelled the world to play in T20 tournaments and has garnered a lot of quality experience by dealing in high-intensity conditions. From the IPL to CPL, Lamichhane has played everywhere and managed to perform in a multitude of conditions. Hence, Sandeep Lamichhane emerges as the must-have Nepal asset in each and every fantasy team. #PAGE_BREAK# 5. Gulshan Jha Another future Nepal star, Gulshan Jha could be a dark horse pick in your fantasy team. Aged 17, Jha certainly possesses all the attributes of a top player for the Rhinos. Known for his express pace, Gulshan Jha has picked up 21 wickets in ODIs and is often seen rattling batters with his lethal bouncers. Like his bowling ability, Jha has shown glimpses of dependability with the bat and has so far scored 452 with three half-centuries.

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5 Nepal players one must have in their fantasy team