Two centuries from Babar Azam and Iftikhar Ahmed, followed by a three-wicket haul from Shadab Khan guided Pakistan to a massive 238-run victory over Nepal in the opening match of Asia Cup 2023 on Wednesday, reports NDTV.

Opting to bat first, Pakistan lost some initial wickets but Babar and Iftikhar stabilized their side's innings.

For Nepal, Sompal Kami scalped two wickets while Sandeep Lamichhane and Karan KC took one wicket each.

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