Afghanistan will face Nepal in the Men’s Cricket competition at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
The match is scheduled for Friday, September 25, 2026, at 2:00 PM Japan Standard Time at Korogi Athletic Park in Nisshin, Aichi. The match is part of the Preliminary Round – Group A.
🏏 Afghanistan vs Nepal
Competition: Asian Games 2026
Sport: Cricket
Category: Men
Round: Preliminary Round – Group A
Date: Friday, September 25, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM AFT / 10:30 AM IST / 1:00 PM CST / 2:00 PM JST
Venue: Korogi Athletic Park, Nisshin, Aichi, Japan
Teams: 🇦🇫 Afghanistan vs 🇳🇵 Nepal
Afghanistan vs Nepal — Men’s Cricket
The official Asian Games 2026 cricket schedule lists Afghanistan vs Nepal in the Men’s Preliminary Round – Group A on September 25.
Afghanistan and Nepal will meet at Korogi Athletic Park in Nisshin as the Group A preliminary round continues at the Asian Games 2026.
The match is an important Group A fixture, with both teams competing for a place in the knockout stage of the men’s cricket tournament.
🏟️ Match Venue
Korogi Athletic Park
Nisshin, Aichi, Japan
📅 Match Date & Time
Date: Friday, September 25, 2026
Start time: 2:00 PM Japan Standard Time (JST)
For Afghanistan, the match starts at approximately 9:30 AM Afghanistan Time (AFT).
For Nepal, the match begins at 10:45 AM Nepal Time (NPT).
For India, the start time is 10:30 AM India Standard Time (IST).
For China, the match begins at 1:00 PM China Standard Time (CST).
👥 Line-up
Afghanistan 🇦🇫
Players: No members available
Nepal 🇳🇵
Players: No members available
The official Asian Games 2026 results system currently does not list individual players for the Afghanistan vs Nepal match. The line-ups will be updated when the official player information becomes available.
📺 How to Watch Afghanistan vs Nepal
🇦🇫 For Viewers in Afghanistan
- Television: Check local Asian Games broadcast partners for the latest Afghanistan coverage.
- Live Streaming: Streaming availability may vary by territory and platform. Viewers should check authorized local digital services before the match.
🇳🇵 For Viewers in Nepal
- Television: Check local broadcasters and official Asian Games broadcast partners for live coverage.
- Live Streaming: Availability may depend on regional rights and subscription packages.
🇯🇵 For Viewers in Japan
- Television: Viewers in Japan should check the official host-country broadcast partners for the latest cricket coverage.
- Live Streaming: Digital coverage may be available through authorized Japanese streaming services and official Asian Games digital platforms.
Note: Broadcast and streaming availability can vary by territory, television package and subscription. Check the relevant broadcaster or official streaming platform shortly before the match for the latest availability.
🏏 Asian Games 2026 Men’s Cricket Schedule
All match times are shown in Japan Standard Time (JST), with corresponding times for India Standard Time (IST) and China Standard Time (CST).
The preliminary stage determines the teams advancing to the knockout stage of the Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket tournament.
Preliminary Stage
Group A
Teams: Afghanistan 🇦🇫, Japan 🇯🇵, Nepal 🇳🇵
Qualification: The Group A winner and runner-up advance to the knockout stage.
Group A Fixtures
Match 1 — September 24, 2026
09:00 JST / 08:00 CST / 05:30 IST
🇯🇵 Japan vs Afghanistan 🇦🇫
Venue: Korogi Athletic Park, Nisshin
Match 3 — September 25, 2026
14:00 JST / 13:00 CST / 10:30 IST
🇦🇫 Afghanistan vs Nepal 🇳🇵
Venue: Korogi Athletic Park, Nisshin
Match 5 — September 26, 2026
09:00 JST / 08:00 CST / 05:30 IST
🇯🇵 Japan vs Nepal 🇳🇵
Venue: Korogi Athletic Park, Nisshin
Group B
Teams: Hong Kong 🇭🇰, Malaysia 🇲🇾, Oman 🇴🇲
Qualification: The Group B winner and runner-up advance to the knockout stage.
Group B Fixtures
Match 2 — September 24, 2026
14:00 JST / 13:00 CST / 10:30 IST
🇭🇰 Hong Kong vs Malaysia 🇲🇾
Venue: Korogi Athletic Park, Nisshin
Match 4 — September 25, 2026
09:00 JST / 08:00 CST / 05:30 IST
🇭🇰 Hong Kong vs Oman 🇴🇲
Venue: Korogi Athletic Park, Nisshin
Match 6 — September 26, 2026
14:00 JST / 13:00 CST / 10:30 IST
🇲🇾 Malaysia vs Oman 🇴🇲
Venue: Korogi Athletic Park, Nisshin
🏆 Knockout Stage
The knockout stage will feature the leading teams from the preliminary groups together with the seeded teams. The quarter-finals are scheduled for September 28 and 29, followed by the semi-finals on October 1 and the medal matches on October 3, 2026.
Quarter-finals
Quarter-final 1 — September 28, 2026
09:00 JST / 08:00 CST / 05:30 IST
🇵🇰 Pakistan vs B2
Venue: Korogi Athletic Park, Nisshin
Quarter-final 2 — September 28, 2026
14:00 JST / 13:00 CST / 10:30 IST
🇮🇳 India vs A2
Venue: Korogi Athletic Park, Nisshin
Quarter-final 3 — September 29, 2026
09:00 JST / 08:00 CST / 05:30 IST
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka vs A1
Venue: Korogi Athletic Park, Nisshin
Quarter-final 4 — September 29, 2026
14:00 JST / 13:00 CST / 10:30 IST
🇧🇩 Bangladesh vs B1
Venue: Korogi Athletic Park, Nisshin
🏏 Semi-finals
Semifinal 1 — October 1, 2026
09:00 JST / 08:00 CST / 05:30 IST
TBD vs TBD
Korogi Athletic Park, Nisshin
Semifinal 2 — October 1, 2026
14:00 JST / 13:00 CST / 10:30 IST
TBD vs TBD
Korogi Athletic Park, Nisshin
🥉 Bronze Medal Match
October 3, 2026
09:00 JST / 08:00 CST / 05:30 IST
TBD vs TBD
Venue: Korogi Athletic Park, Nisshin
🥇 Gold Medal Match
October 3, 2026
14:00 JST / 13:00 CST / 10:30 IST
TBD vs TBD
Korogi Athletic Park, Nisshin
Asian Games 2026 Men’s Cricket Gold Medal Match
Time zone guide: Japan Standard Time (JST) is UTC+09:00. China Standard Time (CST) is UTC+08:00. India Standard Time (IST) is UTC+05:30. Nepal Time (NPT) is UTC+05:45, while Afghanistan Time (AFT) is UTC+04:30.
Match schedules and team qualification can change as the tournament progresses. Check the official Asian Games 2026 results and schedule for the latest fixtures, scores and standings.
📊 Afghanistan vs Nepal Cricket Results
Afghanistan 🇦🇫 — Score: —
Nepal 🇳🇵 — Score: —
Status: Preliminary Round – Group A — Scheduled
Check the official Asian Games 2026 results for the latest score, match statistics and result.
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
Afghanistan enter the Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket competition in Group A and will face Nepal in their scheduled preliminary-round match on September 25.
The match at Korogi Athletic Park will be Afghanistan’s second scheduled Group A fixture after their opening match against Japan.
🇳🇵 Nepal
Nepal will play Afghanistan in the Preliminary Round – Group A of the Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket competition.
The match will be played at Korogi Athletic Park in Nisshin, Aichi, as Nepal begins its Group A campaign.
🏏 Men’s Cricket — Group A
Afghanistan vs Nepal is scheduled for September 25, 2026, at 2:00 PM JST.
The match is part of the preliminary round of the Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket tournament and will be played at Korogi Athletic Park.
🔗 Official Match Information
Follow the latest official schedule, scores, results and statistics through the Asian Games 2026 Cricket Results & Schedule website.
You can also check the official Afghanistan vs Nepal page for match information and live results.
Afghanistan 🇦🇫 vs Nepal 🇳🇵
Asian Games 2026 • Men’s Cricket • Preliminary Round – Group A
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