Afghanistan head into this AFG vs NEP match prediction as slight favourites, with our model giving them a 53% win probability against Nepal’s 47% in the 4th Match at Korogi Sports Park. Afghanistan’s dominant head-to-head record and the all-round threat of Karim Janat give them the edge, even though Nepal arrive full of confidence off five wins on the bounce. This Afghanistan vs Nepal preview breaks down the pitch and weather outlook, both playing XIs, the toss call, and fantasy cricket tips so you know exactly who is likely to win and why before the first ball is bowled.
Afghanistan vs Nepal Match Details
Match | Afghanistan vs Nepal | 4th Match | Asian Games Men’s Cricket Competition |
Date | 25/09/2026 (Friday) |
Time | BDT 11:00 AM / PKT 10:00 AM / INR 10:30 AM |
Format | T20 |
Venue | Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin |
Recent performance | Afghanistan – W W L L L, Nepal – W W W W W |
AFG vs NEP Asian Games Men’s Cricket Competition 2026: Live Streaming & Broadcast Info
Viewers across several regions will have dedicated broadcast or streaming options for this fixture, alongside the global coverage listed below.
- Pakistan: PTV Sports (TV), Tamasha app (Streaming)
- India: Sony Sports Network (TV), Sony LIV (Streaming)
- Bangladesh: Sony Sports 1 HD
- Australia & New Zealand: Broadcast details may vary by region.
- USA & Canada: Willow TV (Streaming)
- United Kingdom: Broadcast details may vary by region.
- Sri Lanka: Sony Sports Network
- Nepal: Kantipur TV Max (TV), Kantipur TV app (Streaming)
- MENA: beIN Sports
- Worldwide: Matches available via Sports Live Hub for global streaming access across regions.
Afghanistan vs Nepal Toss Prediction
Afghanistan are expected to win the toss and opt to bat first at Korogi Sports Park, banking on their top order to set a defendable total before conditions assist the bowlers later. Dew is unlikely to be significant at this late-morning start, so the surface itself, rather than moisture, should shape the toss decision.
Korogi Sports Park Pitch Report
Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin
Korogi Sports Park generally rewards batters early with true bounce and carry, before gradually offering more to bowlers who can extract turn or seam movement as the pitch wears. In this Afghanistan vs Nepal prediction, both sides will want early wickets to disrupt scoring rhythm, since the surface tends to make defending a total easier than chasing one deep into the second innings.
Weather Report
Conditions for the late-morning start are expected to be mild and dry, with no rain interruption anticipated. Dew factor should be negligible given the daytime timing, so neither side is likely to gain an artificial advantage from wet-ball conditions, keeping the contest a fair balance between bat and ball.
AFG vs NEP Head-to-Head Records
Matches Played | 4 |
AFG Won | 3 |
NEP Won | 1 |
Tied | 0 |
No Result | 0 |
First-ever Fixture | March 16, 2012 |
Most-recent Fixture | March 20, 2014 |
Afghanistan vs Nepal Team Preview & Squads
Afghanistan
Darwish Rasooli’s captaincy brings clarity to Afghanistan’s game plan, with his own top-order presence allowing him to lead from the front rather than manage purely from the sidelines. Despite the heavy defeat to India in the last outing, his leadership will be about resetting the batting unit’s approach and getting this playing XI back to its more disciplined, control-based cricket.
The batting order will look to Mohammad Ishaq to provide the aggressive edge, with the top order needing to rebuild confidence after being bowled out cheaply against India. Building partnerships early and rotating the strike consistently will be the priority, rather than chasing a repeat of the fast starts that have occasionally backfired in recent matches.
Karim Janat remains the all-round backbone of this side, capable of shifting momentum with both bat and ball, while Sandeep Lamichhane’s spin-bowling threat gives Afghanistan control in the middle overs. That combination should allow Afghanistan to apply pressure through the middle phase and defend totals even on a used surface.
Afghanistan Squads:
Afghanistan
Darwish Rasooli, Abdollah Ahmadzai, Arab Gul, Faisal Khan Ahmadzai, Faridoon Dawoodzai, Farmanullah, Hassan Eisakhil, Imran Mir, Ismat Alam, Karim Janat, Khalid Taniwal, Mahmood Kharoti, Mohammad Akram, Mohammad Ishaq, Najibullah Zadran
Nepal
Dipendra Singh Airee leads a Nepal side riding a five-match winning streak, and his own all-round form has been central to that run. His calm approach under pressure and willingness to finish games with the bat give Nepal’s playing XI a genuine finisher at a crucial batting position.
Kushal Bhurtel anchors the top order and will be key to Nepal building a platform against an Afghanistan attack expected to bowl with control. His ability to rotate strike against spin, in particular, could decide whether Nepal’s middle order gets a total to bowl at or is left chasing an asking rate late in the innings.
With the ball, Sher Malla offers control and the ability to strike in the middle overs, while Karan KC adds pace variation to Nepal’s attack. That balance gives Nepal’s bowling unit the tools to challenge Afghanistan’s top order early and keep this AFG vs NEP prediction genuinely competitive.
Nepal Squads:
Nepal
Dipendra Singh Airee, Aarif Sheikh, Aasif Sheikh, Kushal Bhurtel, Gulsan Jha, Sundeep Jora, Karan KC, Kushal Malla, Sandeep Lamichhane, Lokesh Bam, Sher Malla, Rohit Paudel, Lalit Rajbanshi, Sompal Kami, Nandan Yadav
AFG vs NEP Prediction
Event | Afghanistan | Nepal |
Toss Winner | Afghanistan | – |
Player of the Match | Karim Janat | – |
Top Run Scorer | Mohammad Ishaq | Dipendra Singh Airee |
Top Wicket Taker | Karim Janat | Karan KC |
Most Sixes | Mohammad Ishaq | Dipendra Singh Airee |
Predicted Score | 190+ | 180+ |
Win Probability | 53% | 47% |
Afghanistan vs Nepal Winning Prediction
Afghanistan go into this contest as the marginally favoured side with a 53% win probability against Nepal’s 47%, largely on the strength of their head-to-head dominance and Karim Janat’s all-round influence with bat and ball. Nepal’s red-hot form makes them anything but easy opposition, though, and an upset shouldn’t be ruled out if their top order fires early. Can Nepal’s winning streak continue against a stronger Afghanistan side, or does history repeat itself at Korogi Sports Park? Stay with JeetBuzz for live updates, fantasy tips, and in-depth analysis throughout the Asian Games Men’s Cricket Competition.
FAQ: Asian Games Men’s Cricket Competition 2026 – 4th Match
- What time does the Afghanistan vs Nepal match start in IST?
The match starts at 10:30 AM IST on September 25, 2026.
- Where can I watch the Afghanistan vs Nepal match live?
The match is available to stream live on Sports Live Hub (SLH)
- Who is the key player to watch in this match?
Karim Janat is a key player for Afghanistan given his all-round impact with both bat and ball.