The 3rd Quarter-Final of the Asian Games 2026 Men’s T20I cricket tournament between Sri Lanka and Nepal is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
Match Overview & Details
- Venue: Aichi Prefectural Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin, Japan.
- Time: 9:00 AM Local Time (5:30 AM IST / 5:45 AM NPT).
- Tournament Stage: Knockout stage (Quarter-Finals). The winner of this clash will advance to face India in the semi-finals.
Team squads with their playing role
Here are the official squad breakdowns along with specific playing roles for both teams ahead of the Asian Games 2026 quarter-final clash:
Sri Lanka Men’s Cricket Squad
The Sri Lanka squad is captained by all-rounder Sahan Arachchige and blends experienced limited-overs specialists with top domestic talent.
Nepal Men’s Cricket Squad
The Nepal squad is captained by premier all-rounder Dipendra Singh Airee, retaining their robust core that features high-impact utility players.
Head-to-Head Match Record
In official Men’s T20 Internationals (T20Is), Sri Lanka and Nepal have never completed a full match against each other.
Their only previous official T20I scheduled meeting was during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 in Lauderhill, Florida, which was completely abandoned without a ball bowled due to heavy rain. As a result, tomorrow’s Asian Games clash will technically mark their first-ever completed T20I match.
Match Day Forecast
The match day forecast for the Sri Lanka vs Nepal quarter-final on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, shows a high risk of rain and a potential washout at the Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan.
