It is a must-win game for both sides. But if the weather gods rein supreme and the match is called off, both teams will have one point each and India will qualify for Super 4 stage.

In match 5 of Asia Cup 2023, India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to bowl first at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy today. No experimentation from India as they have made only one change from their XI against Pakistan. Mohammed Shami comes in for Jasprit Bumrah in India's Playing 11.

According to weather.com, there is chance of thunderstorms during the toss at 2:30 PM IST. And the toss might get delayed.

Also, showers and thunderstorms are expected to play spoilsport around 9:30 PM IST.

India will start as overwhelming favourites against Nepal given the Men In Blue have never lost a game against associate nations. However, if the match sees 20-over a side clash due to inclement weather conditions, Nepal could fancy their chances given that 20-over-game is always a lottery

India vs Nepal head-to-head

Nepal and India have not played each other even once before.