Afghanistan (AFG) will lock horns with Nepal (NEP) at the Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin on Friday, September 25, in match No. 4 of the Men’s Asian Games 2026.

The Blue Tigers, Afghanistan, are not at their full strength, with many regular players not available, like Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, and T20I captain Ibrahim Zadran. Darwish Rasooli has been appointed captain for this assignment. In the first game, Afghanistan were restricted to 129/6 by Japan. However, the hosts were eventually bowled out for 81.

Meanwhile, Nepal are going to get their campaign started on Friday. They are at full-strength, which will make them slight favourites heading into the clash. Dipendra Singh Airee and Sandeep Lamichhane are two key players to watch out for in this team.

AFG vs NEP: Match Details

Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin: Pitch Report

It will be a test of patience for the batters of Friday. The conditions won’t be in their favour and it will be important to grind out runs. Spinners are going to play an important role in both innings. The captain who wins the toss might bowl first. However, chasing anything above 140 won’t be easy.

AFG vs NEP: Head-to-Head Record in T20Is

AFG vs NEP: Predicted Playing 11s

Afghanistan

Mohammad Akram, Hassan Eisakhil, Karim Janat, Darwish Rasooli (C), Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Ishaq (WK), Ismat Alam, Abdullah Ahmadzai, Faridoon Dawoodzai, Nangeyalia Kharoti, Arab Gul Momand.

Nepal

Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (WK), Kushal Malla, Rohit Paudel, Gulshan Jha, Dipendra Singh Airee (C), Sundeep Jora, Karan KC, Sompal Kami, Sandeep Lamichhane, Lalit Rajbanshi.

AFG vs NEP: Probable Best Performers of the Match

Probable Best Batter: Dipendra Singh Airee

Dipendra Singh Airee, the Nepal skipper, will look to lead his team from the front. He is one of the rare active cricketers to have hit six sixes in an over. If he gets off to a good start, he can take the game away from Afghanistan in quick time.

Probable Best Bowler: Nangeyalia Kharoti

Nangeyalia Kharoti is a crafty left-arm orthodox bowler who will constantly make the batters play with his tight lines. He can get the ball to turn quite some distance despite being a finger spinner. His spell through the middle overs will be crucial. In the last game, he bagged a three-for and would be high on confidence.

Today’s Match Prediction: Chasing side to win the match

Hong Kong, China (HKG) take on Oman (OMN) in match No. 3 of the Men’s Asian Games 2026 cricket event at the Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin on Friday, September 25.

Hong Kong, China have already played a game so far, which was against Malaysia on Thursday, September 24. Yasin Murtaza’s men huffed and puffed their way to 81/9 in 20 overs. Malaysia lost their openers early before making light work of the paltey target. Hong Kong lost by eight wickets as Malaysia chased the score in 12 overs.
 
Meanwhile, Oman are going to play their first game in the competition. They are slight favourites heading into this encounter. Sufyan Mehmood will lead the side, which has a nice blend of youth and experience. They will look to start their campaign on a high.

HKG vs OMN: Match Details

Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin: Pitch Report

The pitch is expected to help the spinners. From the first two games, it is quite clear that batters will have to grind it out in the middle as the conditions are not going to be suitable for free-flowing batting. The power play overs are going to be the best time to score some quick runs.

HKG vs OMN: Head-to-Head Record in T20Is

HKG vs OMN: Predicted Playing 11s

Hong Kong, China

Nizakat Khan, Anshuman Rath, Babar Hayat, Shiv Mathur, Yasim Murtaza (C), Shahid Wasif (WK), Ehsan Khan, Nasrulla Rana, Anas Khan, Hassan Khan M, Mohammad Ghazanfar.

Oman

Sufyan Mehmood (C), Muzaffar Shiralkar (WK), Zubair Al Balushi, Abdul Jalil, Issa Al Balushi, Naveed Al Balushi, Ahmed Al Zadjali, Mohammed Osman, Sameer Othman, Shuaib Al Balushi, Qais Al Balushi.

HKG vs OMN: Probable Best Performers of the Match

Probable Best Batter: Babar Hayat

Babar Hayat couldn’t make much of an impact in the first game. However, the right-handed batter has been in fine form this year and has years of experience under his belt. The 34-year-old is also a good players of spin-bowling, something that will come in handy on Friday.

Probable Best Bowler: Nasrulla Rana

The right-arm seamer, Nasrulla Rana, was the only silver lining for Hong Kong, China in the last game. He picked up two wickets with the new ball and will have a crucial role in the power play on Friday. If he can make early inroads, it will put pressure on the Oman middle-order.

Today’s Match Prediction: Chasing side to win the match, Oman hold the edge

Zimbabwe (ZIM) take on Australia (AUS) in the first ODI in a three-match series at the Harare Sports Club in Harare on Tuesday, September 15.

The Chevrons played their most recent ODI series in July against Bangladesh in Harare. They won the first two matches by the barest of margins before being outplayed in the third. The 2-1 series win will give them confidence heading into the clash against Australia, who will pose a much stiffer challenge.

On the other hand, Australia’s last ODI assignment was also against Bangladesh. This series was played in Dhaka in June. An inexperienced Australian side lost the first two matches without giving much fight. They won the last game by one wicket but it only served as a consolation as the series was lost 2-1.

ZIM vs AUS: Match Details

Harare Sports Club: Pitch Report

The Harare Sports Club in Harare is expected to provide a surface where there is going to be a good contest between bat and ball. Fast bowlers could play a crucial role in the game as the high altitude could help them get some good bounce. The new-ball spells are also going to be important. The captain who wins the toss would want to bowl first to take advantage of early moisture which could be there on offer.

ZIM vs AUS: Predicted Playing 11s

Zimbabwe (ZIM):

Ben Curran, Brian Bennett, Craig Ervine, Brendan Taylor,  Sikandar Raza (C), Tadiwanashe Marumani (WK), Ryan Burl, Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Newman Nyamhuri, Blessing Muzarabani.

Australia (AUS):

Mitchell Marsh (C), Travis Head, Cooper Connolly, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis, Alex Carey (WK), Xavier Bartlett, Adam Zampa, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Spencer Johnson.

ZIM vs AUS: Probable Best Performers of the Match:

Probable Best Batter: Cooper Connolly

Cooper Connolly played a remarkable knock in the last ODI played by Australia. The opening batter scored 149 off 134 balls in testing conditions and helped Australia avoid a whitewash. He is likely to move to No. 3 with the returns of Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh. Expect the southpaw to play a key role.

Probable Best Bowler: Blessing Muzarabani

Blessing Muzarabani has been Australia’s nemesis in the past. He is going to be the bowler to watch out for on Tuesday. His height gives him an added advantage, especially at a venue where there is good carry for the pacers. If he gets his lines right, he could be quite a handful for the Aussies.

Today’s Match Prediction: Australia to win the match