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Afghanistan national cricket team vs Nepal: Afghanistan and Nepal are facing each other in a Group A match of the Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket competition on Friday, September 25, in Japan. The match is being played at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, with both teams looking to strengthen their position in the group. Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat first.
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Afghanistan vs Nepal Match Details
The key details of the Asian Games fixture are:
- Match: Afghanistan vs Nepal
- Competition: Asian Games 2026
- Format: Men’s T20
- Group: Group A
- Date: September 25, 2026
- Venue: Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin, Aichi, Japan
- Start time in India: 10:30 AM IST
- Broadcast in India: Sony Sports Network
- Live streaming in India: SonyLIV
The men’s cricket competition at the Asian Games is being staged at Korogi Athletic Park in Aichi, with the tournament running from September 24 to October 3.
Afghanistan Win Toss and Bat First
Afghanistan captain Darwish Rasooli won the toss and decided to bat first against Nepal. The decision put Nepal’s bowlers under pressure early in the innings as Afghanistan looked to build a competitive total.
Afghanistan had already opened its Asian Games campaign with a victory over hosts Japan. The team won that match by 48 runs, giving Afghanistan two points before facing Nepal.
Nepal, meanwhile, are playing their opening match of the men’s cricket tournament.
Afghanistan Score Update
Afghanistan finished its innings at 102/7 in 20 overs after being sent in to bat. The team struggled to score quickly against Nepal’s bowling attack, with several wickets falling during the middle overs.
Faisal Shinozada and Najibullah Zadran were Afghanistan’s leading scorers, both making 30 runs. Nangeyalia Kharote remained unbeaten on 17 from 15 balls at the end of the innings.
Nepal’s bowling attack was led by Kushal Bhurtel, who claimed four wickets for 21 runs from his four overs. Lalit Rajbanshi also made an impact with three wickets for 13 runs.
Nepal Playing XI
Nepal’s announced XI includes several experienced international players:
- Kushal Bhurtel
- Aasif Sheikh
- Rohit Paudel
- Dipendra Singh Airee
- Kushal Malla
- Gulsan Jha
- Sundeep Jora
- Lokesh Bam
- Sandeep Lamichhane
- Karan KC
- Lalit Rajbanshi
Nepal’s side combines established international players with younger members of its T20 squad.
Afghanistan Playing XI
Afghanistan’s lineup includes captain Darwish Rasooli, wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Ishaq, Najibullah Zadran, Karim Janat, Mohammad Akram, Hassan Eisakhil, Faisal Shinozada and Nangeyalia Kharote, among others.
The team will be looking to improve its batting performance after being restricted to 102 runs.
Afghanistan vs Nepal Head-to-Head
Afghanistan and Nepal have met in international T20 cricket before. Their only previous T20I meeting came during the 2014 T20 World Cup, when Nepal defeated Afghanistan by nine runs.
Their Asian Games meeting therefore adds another chapter to the cricket rivalry between the two sides.
Asian Games Group A Situation
Afghanistan entered this match with two points from one victory, having defeated Japan in its opening game. Japan had already lost its first match, leaving Afghanistan at the top of Group A before the Nepal fixture.
Nepal’s match against Afghanistan is its first Group A appearance in the 2026 men’s competition.
India, meanwhile, has been directly seeded into the quarterfinal stage of the men’s cricket tournament.
Where to Watch Afghanistan vs Nepal in India
Indian viewers can follow the Afghanistan vs Nepal Asian Games cricket match through Sony Sports Network, while live streaming is available through SonyLIV, according to current match information.
Live scores and ball-by-ball updates are also available through major cricket and sports platforms.
Afghanistan vs Nepal Latest News
The Afghanistan national cricket team vs Nepal match is an important Group A fixture at the Asian Games 2026. Afghanistan entered the contest after defeating Japan, while Nepal began its campaign against the same opponent.
With Afghanistan posting 102/7, Nepal’s chase will determine whether it can begin its Asian Games campaign with a win. The result will also influence the Group A standings and the qualification picture for the knockout stage.
