Afghanistan vs Nepal: match preview on 25 September 2026

Nepal to win against Afghanistan in the Asian Games Men's Cricket Competition match on 25 September 2026. The visitors arrive with four victories from their last five matches while Afghanistan have managed only two wins from the same period. Nepal's scoring record of 1005 runs for 883 conceded outpaces Afghanistan's 840 for 920.

Form disparity

Afghanistan's recent run shows inconsistency. They beat Japan 129:81 away on 24 September, but lost three straight matches against India with scores of 156:157, 159:163 and 94:221. Their earlier victory against Ireland 302:298 on 15 August offers little comfort.

Nepal's trajectory points the other way. Four wins from five matches includes victories over United Arab Emirates 313:269, Oman 147:60, Saudi Arabia 193:190 and Malaysia 106:103. The only defeat came against Hong Kong 246:261 away. The visitors have found a rhythm that Afghanistan have yet to replicate.

Head-to-head context

The last meeting between these sides took place on 7 November 2025 at the Hong Kong International Sixes. Afghanistan won 112:95, but that was a six-a-side format and the conditions differ significantly from the Asian Games tournament. Past results in different formats carry limited weight when the competition structure changes.

Tournament positioning

Both sides enter this encounter needing points, but Nepal's momentum gives them the edge. Afghanistan's three consecutive losses to India suggest they may struggle to contain higher-quality opposition. Nepal have beaten teams at their own level consistently.