Afghanistan vs Nepal, Asian Games Cricket 2026
Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin
Afghanistan and Nepal meet in the 4th Match of the men’s cricket competition at the 2026 Asian Games on 25 September. The Group A contest begins at 2:00 PM local time in Japan, which is 05:00 GMT.
Afghanistan opened with a 48-run victory over hosts Japan, scoring 129/6 before dismissing Japan for 81. Arab Gul took 4/8 and Nangyal Kharote claimed 3/19 in the successful defence.
Nepal begin their tournament against the early group leaders. A competitive performance would immediately strengthen their qualification prospects before their final preliminary match against Japan.
Match Focus
Afghanistan vs Nepal Match Information
The fourth match of the Asian Games men’s cricket competition 2026 will be played at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin on 25 September 2026. Play begins at 05:00 GMT or 2:00 PM in Japan.
Afghanistan vs Nepal Asian Games Match Preview
Afghanistan made a controlled start to the tournament by defending 129 against Japan. Their spin attack dictated the chase, with Arab Gul and Nangyal Kharote sharing seven wickets as Japan were dismissed for 81.
Nepal enter the competition as one of the strongest associate sides in Asia and will not be short of T20 experience. Their immediate challenge is to handle Afghanistan’s spin through the middle overs while keeping the required scoring rate under control.
A second win would place Afghanistan close to the quarter-finals. Nepal can reshape Group A with a victory, making this one of the most important preliminary fixtures.
Official playing XIs will be available after the toss. Visitors should check this page close to the scheduled start for the latest match-day information.
How the Asian Games Cricket Format Works
Afghanistan, Japan and Nepal are in Group A. Hong Kong, Malaysia and Oman make up Group B. The top two teams from each preliminary group advance to the quarter-finals.
India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka enter directly at the quarter-final stage. The men’s competition runs from 24 September to 3 October, with every match played in the T20 format.
Afghanistan vs Nepal Live Cricket Streaming
Watch Afghanistan vs Nepal live cricket streaming on WebCric. The WebCric live cricket streaming page will carry the video player and essential match information around the scheduled start at 05:00 GMT.
Live streaming availability may vary by country, device and broadcast rights. Open this page near the start of play and refresh once if the stream has not loaded.
Asian Games Men’s Cricket 2026 Group Schedule
The preliminary round is played from 24 to 26 September. Each group has three teams, with two quarter-final places available.
| Match | Date | Time | Venue / Group |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan vs Afghanistan | 24 September 2026 | 00:00 GMT | Afghanistan won by 48 runs, Group A |
| Hong Kong vs Malaysia | 24 September 2026 | 05:00 GMT | Malaysia won by eight wickets, Group B |
| Hong Kong vs Oman | 25 September 2026 | 00:00 GMT | Korogi Sports Park, Group B |
| Afghanistan vs Nepal | 25 September 2026 | 05:00 GMT | Korogi Sports Park, Group A |
| Japan vs Nepal | 26 September 2026 | 00:00 GMT | Korogi Sports Park, Group A |
| Malaysia vs Oman | 26 September 2026 | 05:00 GMT | Korogi Sports Park, Group B |
Afghanistan vs Nepal Team Information
Afghanistan
Afghanistan lead Group A after beating Japan by 48 runs in the tournament opener. Their final playing XI for the Nepal match will be confirmed at the toss.
Nepal
Nepal qualified for the Asian Games through the regional competition and begin their campaign against Afghanistan. Their final playing XI will be confirmed at the toss.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Alongside live cricket streaming, WebCric provides the confirmed start time, venue, Group A position, match preview and links to related Asian Games cricket pages.