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Afghanistan Defeats Japan by 48 Runs in Asian Games Opener
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News18•24-09-2026, 09:37
Afghanistan Defeats Japan by 48 Runs in Asian Games Opener
- •Afghanistan secured a 48-run victory over Japan in their Asian Games men's campaign opener.
- •Right-arm wrist-spinner Arab Gul made an impressive T20I debut, taking 4 wickets for 8 runs.
- •Left-arm spinner Nangeyalia Kharote contributed significantly with 3 wickets for 19 runs.
- •Afghanistan successfully defended a modest total of 129 runs against Japan.
- •The win gives Afghanistan a two-point lead in Group A of the tournament.
Key Questions Answered
Afghanistan started their Asian Games men's campaign with a 48-run victory against Japan.
Right-arm wrist-spinner Arab Gul made a brilliant T20I debut by returning figures of 4/8 against Japan.
Left-arm spinner Nangeyalia Kharote claimed 3/19 to help defend a modest total of 129 against Japan.
