Rain-Interrupted Japan vs Nepal Match Ends Without Result; Nepal Tops Group to Reach Quarterfinals

The men’s cricket match between Japan and Nepal at the 20th Asian Games was interrupted by rain and ended without a result. Nepal scored 149 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in 15 overs, with Jora unbeaten on 57 and Lokesh unbeaten on 52. This outcome allowed Nepal to top Group A with 3 points from two matches, securing a place in the quarterfinals. Kathmandu, October 10 — The men’s cricket match between Japan and Nepal at the 20th Asian Games concluded without a result due to persistent rain. Frequent showers delayed the start of the game, and after about an hour, play was stopped after 15 overs. Having lost the toss, Nepal batted first and scored 149 runs for 4 wickets. Jora scored 57 runs off 32 balls and Lokesh added 52 runs off 22 balls, both remaining not out. Asif Sheikh contributed 21 runs. For Japan, Rio Sakurano Thomas, Ibrahim Takahashi, Kusuda Narani, and Declan Suzuki each took a wicket. As rain resumed near the end of Nepal’s innings, the pitch was covered, preventing the second innings from starting. With this match result, Nepal accumulated 3 points from 2 games, topping Group A and advancing to the quarterfinals. Afghanistan secured the runner-up spot with 2 points from 2 matches. In the quarterfinals, Nepal will face Sri Lanka, while Afghanistan will compete against India.