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Nepal Dominates Afghanistan, Secures Five-Wicket Victory in Asian Games Group A Match
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News18•25-09-2026, 14:36
Nepal Dominates Afghanistan, Secures Five-Wicket Victory in Asian Games Group A Match
- •Nepal defeated Afghanistan by five wickets in the Asian Games Group A match.
- •Afghanistan was bowled out for a total of 102 runs.
- •Nepal successfully chased down the target in under 18 overs.
Key Questions Answered
Nepal secured a five-wicket victory over Afghanistan after bowling them out for 102 runs and successfully chasing down the target in under 18 overs.
Afghanistan started their Asian Games men's campaign with a 48-run win over Japan, successfully defending a modest total of 129 runs with key performances from bowlers Arab Gul Momand and Nangeyalia Kharote.
Nepal cruised to an eight-wicket victory over Oman after bowling them out for 94 runs, thanks to an opening spell by Karan KC and an unbroken 68-run partnership between Lokesh Bam and Rohit Paudel to chase the target in 9.2 overs.
