Nepal to Face Sri Lanka in the Quarterfinals of Asian Games Cricket

Nepal, the group winner, will compete against Sri Lanka in the men’s cricket quarterfinals of the 20th Asian Games on Tuesday morning at 5:45 AM. The final group stage match against Japan was abandoned due to rain, resulting in no outcome. With 3 points from two matches, Nepal secured their place in the top eight. The Nepali team had previously defeated Afghanistan by 5 wickets in the first game but was eliminated by India in the quarterfinals of the 19th Asian Games.

Kathmandu, 26 September – Nepal will face Sri Lanka in the men’s cricket quarterfinals of the 20th Asian Games. Having emerged as the winner of Group A, Nepal is now preparing for the upcoming quarterfinal match against Sri Lanka.

The final group stage match against Japan on Friday was canceled due to rain, with both teams sharing 1 point each. This result allowed Nepal to accumulate 3 points from two matches, confirming their position as group winners and securing a spot in the last eight. Nepal will now meet Sri Lanka in the quarterfinals, while group runners-up Afghanistan will play against India.

Nepal earned their quarterfinal berth by defeating Afghanistan by 5 wickets in their opening match. The quarterfinal faceoff between Nepal and Sri Lanka is scheduled for Tuesday at 5:45 AM. Previously, Nepal had been eliminated by India in the quarterfinals of the 19th Asian Games.