Sandeep Zora and Lokesh Bams Score Half-Centuries as Nepal Sets Strong Total Against Japan

With half-centuries from Sandeep Zora and Lokesh Bams, Nepal posted a solid total of 149 runs for 4 wickets in 15 overs against Japan in the Asian Games men’s cricket event. Zora remained unbeaten on 57 runs off 32 balls, while Lokesh was not out with 52 runs from 22 balls. Asif Sheikh contributed 21 runs. Kathmandu, 10 Kartik.

Rain began towards the end of the match, raising the possibility of a reduction in overs or a match cancellation in the second innings. For Japan, Rio Sakurano Thomas, Ibrahim Takahashi, Kusuda Narani, and Declan Suzuki each took one wicket. Nepal had earlier defeated Afghanistan in their opening match. If Nepal wins against Japan or if the match is abandoned, Nepal will top the group and face Sri Lanka in the quarterfinals.