The Nepali cricket team is set to play a T20 international match against Afghanistan at the Asian Games after 12 years. According to the cricket draw for the Asian Games, Nepal has been placed in Group ‘A’ alongside Afghanistan and Japan. Nepal previously defeated Afghanistan by a convincing 9-wicket margin during the 2014 T20 World Cup.
July 23, Kathmandu – After a 12-year wait, the Nepali cricket team will finally compete against Afghanistan in a T20 international match. The men’s cricket contest at the Asian Games will feature a confirmed match between Nepal and Afghanistan. The cricket draw for the Asian Games took place on Thursday, placing Nepal in Group ‘A’ with Afghanistan and Japan.
Nepal’s last encounter with Afghanistan took place in the 2014 T20 World Cup, where Nepal secured a dominant 9-wicket victory. The upcoming Asian Games, scheduled for September, will mark the renewal of this rivalry after 12 years. Additional details regarding the tournament rules and schedule are yet to be announced. Nepal must win at least one match to advance to the quarterfinals.
