Nepal, Hong Kong Claim Asian Games Qualifiers Wins
Kushal Bhurtel took four wickets and Rohit Paudel scored an unbeaten 33 as Nepal opened Group B with a five-wicket win.
- On Friday, Nepal defeated Afghanistan by five wickets in their Asian Games 2026 Group B opener at Korogi Athletic Park in Nisshin.
- Afghanistan struggled early after opting to bat first, slipping to 16-3 before being bowled out for 102 despite 30-run contributions from Najibullah Zadran and Faisal Shinozada.
- Kushal Bhurtel claimed four wickets for 21 runs and Lalit Rajbanshi took three scalps to restrict Afghanistan; captain Rohit Paudel and Sundeep Jora anchored Nepal's successful chase.
- In the other Group B match, Hong Kong, China defeated Oman by 41 runs, posting 121-8 led by Hafeez Khan and Babar Hayat before Ayush Shukla took three wickets for 13 runs.
- Nepal will face Japan on September 26 to secure a quarter-final spot, while Oman prepares for their final match against Malaysia. The top two teams from the group will advance.
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Asian Games, cricket: Nepal stun silver medallists Afghanistan, spice up quarters race
Nepal beat Afghanistan by five wickets in their Asian Games Group A match at Korogi Sports Park. The result opened the quarter-final race and left India's likely opponent from the group uncertain.
Nepal vs Afghanistan Asian Games 2026: Nepal defeated Afghanistan in the Group A match of the Asian Games 2026. Batting first, Afghanistan scored 102/7 in 20 overs. In response, Nepal won the match by scoring 103/5 in 17.2 overs.
Nepal Stuns Afghanistan at Asian Games 2026 Cricket; Rohit Paudel, Sundeep Jora and Bowlers Shine For The Rhinos | 🏏 LatestLY
Nepal secured a historic first victory at the Asian Games 2026 men's cricket tournament, defeating Afghanistan by 6 wickets at Korogi Athletic Park, Aichi, Japan. Captain Rohit Paudel (45*) and Sundeep Jora (38) led the successful chase of 103. Kushal Bhurtel (4/21) and Lalit Rajbanshi (3/13) restricted Afghanistan to 102/7. 🏏 Nepal Stuns Afghanistan at Asian Games 2026 Cricket; Rohit Paudel, Sundeep Jora and Bowlers Shine For The Rhinos.
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