Afghanistan vs Nepal Live Score, Asian Games 2026: Afghanistan Opt to Bat First
Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat first. The latest available score update showed Afghanistan at 10/1 after 2 overs, while Nepal were yet to begin their innings.
Afghanistan 10/1 after 2 overs. Afghanistan chose to bat first after winning the toss. Nepal are waiting to begin their chase.
Afghanistan vs Nepal Match Details
| Match | Afghanistan vs Nepal |
| Tournament | Asian Games 2026 – Men's T20 |
| Date | September 25, 2026 |
| Venue | Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin, Japan |
| Format | T20 |
| Toss | Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat |
| Group | Group A |
Latest Afghanistan vs Nepal Live Score
The latest scorecard information available for the match showed Afghanistan at 10 runs for 1 wicket after 2 overs. Mohammad Akram was batting alongside Karim Janat, while Hassan Eisakhil was dismissed early. Nepal had not yet started its innings at that point.
Karim Janat was unbeaten on 8 runs from 4 balls, while Mohammad Akram was on 2 runs from 6 deliveries in the latest update. Nepal bowler Lalit Rajbanshi had taken the early wicket.
Afghanistan's Asian Games Campaign
Afghanistan entered the Asian Games men's cricket competition with a victory over hosts Japan. Afghanistan scored 129/6 in their opening match and then restricted Japan to secure a 48-run victory.
Mohammad Akram was among Afghanistan's leading run scorers in that match, while Arab Gul made an impact with the ball.
Nepal's Asian Games Campaign
Nepal are also part of Group A alongside Afghanistan and Japan. The top two teams from the group will advance to the knockout stage of the men's cricket competition.
The men's cricket tournament features ten teams. Afghanistan, Japan and Nepal are in Group A, while Hong Kong, Malaysia and Oman form Group B. India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are seeded directly into the quarter-finals.
Venue and Tournament Format
The men's cricket matches at the Asian Games 2026 are being played at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. The men's competition runs from September 24 to October 3, with the medal matches scheduled for October 3.
The top two teams from each preliminary group qualify for the quarter-finals. The four seeded teams then join the knockout stage.
Where to Watch Afghanistan vs Nepal
The match is part of the Asian Games 2026 men's cricket competition. Broadcast and streaming availability can vary by country. In India, available match information lists Sony Sports as the broadcaster and SonyLIV as the streaming platform.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. When is Afghanistan vs Nepal? Afghanistan vs Nepal is being played on September 25, 2026, during the Asian Games men's T20 cricket competition.
Q2. Where is Afghanistan vs Nepal being played? The match is being played at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan.
Q3. Who won the toss? Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat first.
Q4. What was the latest score? The latest available score update showed Afghanistan at 10/1 after 2 overs.
Q5. Which group are Afghanistan and Nepal in? Both teams are in Group A along with Japan.
Q6. Where can I follow the live score? Live scorecards are available through major cricket score services and official tournament coverage.
Conclusion
The Afghanistan vs Nepal match is an important Group A fixture in the Asian Games 2026 men's cricket competition. Afghanistan chose to bat after winning the toss, and the early stages of the innings saw one wicket fall. The result of this match will contribute to the Group A qualification race ahead of the knockout stage.
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