Asian Games Men Cricket Competition 2026 | 24-Sep-2026 05:30 AM | Korogi Sports Park
AFG 129/6 (20)
JPN 81/10 (19.3)
Afghanistan won by 48 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makoto Taniyama* | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 57.14 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nangeyalia Kharoti* | 3.3 | 0 | 19 | 3 | 5.43 |
| Karim Janat | 3 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 5.33 |
Last Wicket:Shoma Sugaya-Slater b Nangeyalia Kharoti 5(13) - 81/10 in 19.3 ov.
Japan vs Afghanistan
Afghanistan — Innings 1 (129/6 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Akram st Alexander Shirai-Patmore b Benjamin Ito-Davis | 34 | 29 | 2 | 2 | 117.24 | |
| Hassan Eisakhil lbw b Reo Sakurano-Thomas | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 30 | |
| Karim Janat c Lachlan Yamamoto-Lake b Ibrahim Takahashi | 21 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 91.3 | |
| Darwish Rasooli (c) c Wataru Miyauchi b Shoma Sugaya-Slater | 29 | 27 | 4 | 0 | 107.41 | |
| Najibullah Zadran c Lachlan Yamamoto-Lake b Ibrahim Takahashi | 7 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 63.64 | |
| Mohammad Ishaq (wk) not out | 25 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 147.06 | |
| Ismat Alam c Alexander Shirai-Patmore b Shoma Sugaya-Slater | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 2 | Wides: 5 | Total: 7 | |||||
| Total | 129 | 6 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Abdullah Ahmadzai, Faridoon Dawoodzai, Nangeyalia Kharoti, Arab Gul Momand | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reo Sakurano-Thomas | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 3 |
| Charlie Hara-Hinze | 4 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 7 |
| Shoma Sugaya-Slater | 3 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 6 |
| Declan Suzuki-McComb | 2 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 13.5 |
| Ibrahim Takahashi | 4 | 0 | 19 | 2 | 4.8 |
| Makoto Taniyama | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Benjamin Ito-Davis | 4 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 5.8 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Akram & Hassan Eisakhil | 14 | 19 |
| Mohammad Akram & Karim Janat | 38 | 37 |
| Mohammad Akram & Darwish Rasooli | 16 | 20 |
| Najibullah & Darwish Rasooli | 11 | 15 |
| Mohammad Ishaq & Darwish Rasooli | 44 | 25 |
| Mohammad Ishaq & Ismat Alam | 6 | 4 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hassan Eisakhil | 3.1 | 14 |
| 2 | Karim Janat | 9.2 | 52 |
| 3 | Mohammad Akram | 12.4 | 68 |
| 4 | Najibullah Zadran | 15.1 | 79 |
| 5 | Darwish Rasooli | 19.2 | 123 |
| 6 | Ismat Alam | 19.6 | 129 |
Japan — Innings 2 (81/10 in 19.3 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lachlan Yamamoto-Lake c Karim Janat b Abdullah Ahmadzai | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Reo Sakurano-Thomas b Arab Gul Momand | 23 | 24 | 3 | 0 | 95.83 | |
| Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming (c) b Nangeyalia Kharoti | 14 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 82.35 | |
| Benjamin Ito-Davis b Nangeyalia Kharoti | 17 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 212.5 | |
| Alexander Shirai-Patmore (wk) b Najibullah | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 16.67 | |
| Ibrahim Takahashi c Ismat Alam b Arab Gul Momand | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 20 | |
| Charlie Hara-Hinze c Ismat Alam b Arab Gul Momand | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Wataru Miyauchi b Abdullah Ahmadzai | 9 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 64.29 | |
| Declan Suzuki-McComb b Arab Gul Momand | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Makoto Taniyama not out | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 57.14 | |
| Shoma Sugaya-Slater b Nangeyalia Kharoti | 5 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 38.46 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 2 | Wides: 3 | Total: 5 | |||||
| Total | 81 | 10 wkts, 19.3 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdullah Ahmadzai | 3 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 4.3 |
| Faridoon Dawoodzai | 3 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 5.3 |
| Karim Janat | 3 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 5.3 |
| Nangeyalia Kharoti | 3.3 | 0 | 19 | 3 | 5.4 |
| Arab Gul Momand | 4 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| Najibullah Zadran | 3 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 2.3 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Lachlan Yamamoto-Lake & Reo Sakurano-Thomas | 0 | 3 |
| Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming & Reo Sakurano-Thomas | 31 | 32 |
| Benjamin Ito-Davis & Reo Sakurano-Thomas | 22 | 11 |
| Alexander Shirai-Patmore & Reo Sakurano-Thomas | 7 | 17 |
| Ibrahim Takahashi & Reo Sakurano-Thomas | 0 | 4 |
| Ibrahim Takahashi & Charlie Hara-Hinze | 0 | 5 |
| Ibrahim Takahashi & Wataru Miyauchi | 3 | 8 |
| Declan Suzuki-McComb & Wataru Miyauchi | 0 | 4 |
| Makoto Taniyama & Wataru Miyauchi | 11 | 17 |
| Makoto Taniyama & Shoma Sugaya-Slater | 7 | 16 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lachlan Yamamoto-Lake | 0.3 | 0 |
| 2 | Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming | 5.5 | 31 |
| 3 | Benjamin Ito-Davis | 7.4 | 53 |
| 4 | Alexander Shirai-Patmore | 10.3 | 60 |
| 5 | Reo Sakurano-Thomas | 11.1 | 60 |
| 6 | Charlie Hara-Hinze | 11.6 | 60 |
| 7 | Ibrahim Takahashi | 13.2 | 63 |
| 8 | Declan Suzuki-McComb | 13.6 | 63 |
| 9 | Wataru Miyauchi | 16.5 | 74 |
| 10 | Shoma Sugaya-Slater | 19.3 | 81 |
Match Info
| Match | Japan vs Afghanistan |
|---|---|
| Series | Asian Games Men Cricket Competition 2026 |
| Time | 24-Sep-2026 05:30 AM |
| Venue | Korogi Sports Park Nisshin |
| Seating Capacity | 0 |
| Live Telecast | Sony Sports Network |
Match Preview: Japan vs Afghanistan (JPN vs AFG)
Japan will face Afghanistan in a thrilling match on 24-Sep-2026 in Asian Games Men Cricket Competition 2026. The match will be played at Korogi Sports Park at 05:30 AM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on Sony Sports Network.
Korogi Sports Park Pitch Report for JPN vs AFG Match 1 Match
Pitch is expected to be neutral with the help of pacers
Korogi Sports Park Weather Report Today
Weather during the match time in Nisshin, JP will be cloudy. The temperature is expected to around 27°C on the match day with 44% humidity and 6.8 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are 41% chances of precipitation during the game.
Match Overview
Japan is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Afghanistan remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in Asian Games Men Cricket Competition 2026.
The pitch at Korogi Sports Park is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Japan will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Afghanistan will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Japan batting and Afghanistan bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will Japan showcase its strengths, or will Afghanistan pull off a major upset? Join us live on Sony Sports Network on 24-Sep-2026 to find out the answer!
