According to reports, Nepal will compete against Japan in their second match of the men’s cricket tournament at the 20th Asian Games currently underway in Japan. The match is scheduled for Saturday at 5:45 AM local time at Korogi Sports Park. Rain is expected throughout the day in Japan, which could impact the game; if disrupted, both teams are set to share the points. In such an event, Nepal will top Group ‘A’ with 3 points from two matches and advance to the quarterfinals. Kathmandu, 25 September.
The men’s cricket match between Nepal and Japan will begin on Saturday at Korogi Sports Park located in Nishin, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, at 5:45 AM Nepal Standard Time. However, weather conditions may affect the game, as rain is forecast throughout the day. If rain causes the match to be suspended, the points will be shared between the two teams. With the points shared, Nepal will secure first place in Group ‘A’ with 3 points from 2 matches and progress to the quarterfinals. Afghanistan has already qualified for the quarterfinals from Group ‘A’. Although Nepal lost to Afghanistan on Friday, Afghanistan’s win against Japan enabled their advancement. Notably, Nepal defeated Afghanistan by 5 wickets earlier in the tournament. Should Nepal finish as group winners, they will face Sri Lanka in the quarterfinals, while the group runner-up will meet India. In Group ‘B’, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Oman are competing, with a match between Malaysia and Oman scheduled for Saturday.
