Asia Cup 2023, the Indian cricket team secured a convincing victory against Nepal in their second match, winning by 10 wickets.

However, despite this significant win, Team India's captain, Rohit Sharma, expressed mixed emotions.

   

                   In the match against Nepal, Nepal's team set a target of 230 runs after losing all their wickets while batting first. Due to rain interruptions, Team India was given a target of 145 runs in 23 overs. In response, Captain Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill showcased a splendid partnership,  leading the team to victory without losing a single wicket. Rohit Sharma scored an unbeaten 74  runs from  59 deliveries, including 6 fours and 5 sixes, while Gill played a remarkable innings of 67  runs from 62 deliveries, featuring 8 fours and 1 six.

  

Despite this significant victory, Captain Rohit made a noteworthy statement. He mentioned that he wasn't entirely pleased with the innings, as there were initial nerves. Still, once he settled in, he was determined to lead the team to victory. He highlighted that it wasn't a mere flick or sweep; he aimed to chip the ball over the infield, and the team's batting was in excellent form these days. Rohit Sharma also mentioned that when they arrived, they knew the Asia Cup would not provide a comprehensive picture because it consisted of only two games.

Rohit went on to say that fortunately, they had the opportunity to bat in the first match and bowl in it, making it a complete game for them. “There is still much work to be done” he mentioned. “Several players need time to regain their form as they strive to recover from injuries,” he said. He also praised Hardik Pandya and Ishan Kishan for their excellent performance in the previous match, which got the team close to the target. Rohit also pointed out that while the bowling was good, the fielding needed improvement, and they would work on it.

Looking ahead, India will face Pakistan on September 10th in the Super 4 stage of the tournament. Ravindra Jadeja contributed with both bat and ball, scoring 40 runs and taking 3 wickets, but the other spinner, Kuldeep Yadav, did not achieve much success with 34 runs in 10 overs. Among the fast bowlers, Mohammad Siraj picked up 3 wickets by conceding 61 runs, while Mohammad Shami, Shardul Thakur, and Hardik Pandya each claimed one wicket.

    

In summary, Team India won convincingly against Nepal in the Asia Cup 2023, with Captain Rohit Sharma expressing his mixed feelings about the performance. Despite the win, he emphasized the need for improvement in certain areas as they prepare to face Pakistan in the next match on September 10.