Afghanistan vs Nepal, 4th Match, Group A, Asian Games 2026 

Afghanistan vs Nepal, 4th Match, Group A, Asian Games 2026 

The 4th Match of Group A in the Men’s Cricket Competition at the Asian Games 2026 features Afghanistan playing against Nepal. 

Match Overview & Details

  • Date & Time: Friday, September 25, 2026, at 14:00 local time (10:30 AM IST / 10:45 AM NPT).
  • Venue: Aichi Prefectural Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin, Japan.
  • Current Group Standings: Afghanistan already kicked off their tournament on September 24 by defeating Japan by 48 runs. This fixture marks Nepal’s opening game of the tournament. 

Team squads with their playing role 

The detailed rosters for both the Afghanistan and Nepal cricket squads for their 2026 Asian Games match highlight their playing roles: 

Afghanistan Squad Roster

Captain: Darwish Rasooli
Player NamePrimary Playing Role
Darwish Rasooli (C)Top-order Batter
Mohammad Ishaq (WK)Wicketkeeper Batter
Hassan EisakhilOpening Batter
Imran MirOpening Batter
Najibullah ZadranMiddle-order Batter
Mohammad AkramTop-order Batter
Faisal Khan AhmadzaiBatter / Bowler
Farmanullah SafiAll-rounder
Ismat AlamBatting All-rounder
Karim JanatBatting All-rounder
Nangeyalia KharoteAll-rounder
Abdollah AhmadzaiBowler
Arab GulBowler
Faridoon DawoodzaiBowler
Khalid TaniwalBowler / Player

Nepal Squad Roster

Captain: Dipendra Singh Airee
Player NamePrimary Playing Role
Dipendra Singh Airee (C)All-rounder
Aasif Sheikh (WK)Wicketkeeper Batter
Kushal BhurtelOpening Batter
Aarif SheikhTop-order Batter
Rohit PaudelMiddle-order / Top-order Batter
Sundeep JoraMiddle-order Batter
Lokesh BamMiddle-order Batter
Gulsan JhaAll-rounder
Karan KCAll-rounder
Kushal MallaBatting All-rounder
Sompal KamiBowling All-rounder / Bowler
Sandeep LamichhaneLeg-spin Bowler
Lalit RajbanshiLeft-arm Orthodox Bowler
Sher MallaOff-spin Bowler
Nandan YadavMedium-pace Bowler

Match Winner Prediction

Prediction: Afghanistan has a 71.4% win probability, while Nepal holds a 28.6% chance to win the 4th Match of Group A in the 2026 Asian Games.

Afghanistan 71.4%
Nepal 28.6%
TeamWinning Probability
Afghanistan71.4%
Nepal28.6%

Head-to-Head Match Record

In official Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is), Nepal leads the head-to-head record 1-0 against Afghanistan. 

Their upcoming encounter at the 2026 Asian Games marks the first time these two nations have faced off in a T20I match in 12 years. 

Overall Head-to-Head Statistics

Head-to-Head Summary: While Nepal holds the edge in official T20Is due to their singular iconic World Cup meeting, Afghanistan has historically dominated overall shorter-format matches (including unofficial T20s and List A fixtures).

Head-to-Head Match Record

Match FormatTotal PlayedAfghanistan WinsNepal WinsNo Result
Official T20Is1010
All T20s (Inc. Unofficial)4310
List A / One Day1100

Match Day Forecast

The match day forecast for Friday, September 25, 2026, in Nisshin, Japan predicts excellent, uninterrupted conditions for cricket. There is virtually no threat of rain during play, ensuring a full 20-over match. 

Weather Breakdown (Nisshin, Aichi Prefecture)

General Conditions: The day will start with partial cloud coverage but will clear out to become mostly sunny and warm right around match time.

Temperature: Highs will reach 27°C (81°F). It will feel comfortable as the peak summer humidity begins to ease out in late September.

Rain Probability: Stays at a very low 0% to 15% chance of precipitation during the afternoon window. Unlike previous rain-affected warm-ups in the region, bad weather will not disrupt play.

Wind & Humidity: A gentle breeze from the southwest at around 4 to 9 mph with ambient humidity hovering near 63%.

Weather Metrics

Weather MetricForecast
General ConditionsPartial Clouds → Mostly Sunny
Maximum Temperature27°C (81°F)
Rain Probability0%–15%
WindSouthwest, 4–9 mph
Humidity~63%
Playing ConditionsWarm, mostly sunny and suitable for play

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