The fourth Group A match of the Asian Games 2026 will see Afghanistan take on Nepal in an important clash at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin. Afghanistan have entered the competition with a blend of experienced players, including Darwish Rasooli and Najibullah Zadran, and emerging youngsters eager to make their mark. After opening their campaign with a composed victory over hosts Japan, Afghanistan will aim to maintain their strong start and strengthen their position in the group.

Nepal, meanwhile, come into the contest with a balanced and settled squad under the leadership of Dipendra Singh Airee. Their batting unit features aggressive openers such as Kushal Bhurtel and Aasif Sheikh, while Rohit Paudel provides stability in the middle order. With the margins for qualification expected to be narrow and strong teams waiting in the knockout stage, both sides will be keen to secure a crucial win and keep their progression hopes firmly on track.

AFG vs NEP, Asian Games 2026: Match Details

• Date and Time: September 25, 2:00 pm Local / 5:00 am GMT / 10:30 am IST
• Venue: Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin

AFG vs NEP Head-to-Head Record in T20s

Matches Played: 1 | AFG won: 0 | NEP won: 1 | Tied/No result: 0

Korogi Sports Park Pitch Report

The Korogi Sports Park pitch is expected to provide a reasonably even battle between bat and ball. Fast bowlers could find some assistance from the new ball, particularly during the early stages if there is cloud cover or morning moisture. However, the surface is likely to become slower as the match progresses, potentially making conditions more favourable for spinners.

Batters may need to spend some time adjusting to the surface before shifting gears. Rotating the strike and building partnerships could be important before attempting high-risk attacking shots. A score in the range of 140–150 could prove competitive at this venue.

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Squads

Afghanistan: Mohammad Akram, Hassan Eisakhil, Karim Janat, Darwish Rasooli(c), Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Ishaq(w), Ismat Alam, Abdullah Ahmadzai, Faridoon Dawoodzai, Nangeyalia Kharoti, Arab Gul Momand, Imran Mir, Farmanullah Safi, Khalid Taniwal, Faisal Shinozada

Nepal: Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh(w), Rohit Paudel, Dipendra Singh Airee(c), Aarif Sheikh, Kushal Malla, Gulsan Jha, Sundeep Jora, Sandeep Lamichhane, Karan KC, Lalit Rajbanshi, Lokesh Bam, Sompal Kami, Sher Malla, Nandan Yadav

AFG vs NEP, Asian Games 2026: Today’s Match Prediction

Case 1:

• AFG wins the toss and bowls first
• NEP’s powerplay score: 35-40
• NEP’s total score: 140-150

Case 2:

• NEP wins the toss and bowls first
• AFG’s powerplay score: 40-45
• AFG’s total score: 150-160

Match Result: Team bowling first to win the match.

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