

Nepal has qualified into the quarterfinals of the Asian Games Men’s Cricket Tournament. The game between Japan and Nepal was washed out due to rain. As a result, Nepal qualified into the quarterfinals after securing 3 points, whereas Japan has been eliminated from the tournament. They played two matches, losing one match and drawing another match. As a result, India’s quarter-final opponent has also been finalized.
A memorable evening in Tokyo! ????#TeamIndia attended a warm reception hosted by H.E. Ms Nagma Mohamed Mallick, Ambassador of India to Japan, and @IndianEmbTokyo
The evening featured a wonderful cultural performance and an opportunity to meet members of the Indian diaspora,… pic.twitter.com/5jWIJZ4CHx
— BCCI (@BCCI) September 25, 2026
Afghanistan finished second in Group A and will play against India on September 28th. In the match between Nepal and Japan, Nepal batted first and managed to score 149 runs by losing 4 wickets in 15 overs. After the match got washed out, the opponent of India has also been finalized. India will face Afghanistan in the quarter-finals of the tournament.