Completed Match Archive

Japan vs Afghanistan

Afghanistan won by 48 runs. AFG 129/6 (20.0), JPN 81/10 (19.2). Mohammad Akram top-scored with 34. Arab Gul Momand took 4/8.

Review the official result, final scores and scorecard context for this Asian Games Men's T20 2026 match.

Series
Asian Games Men's T20 2026
Match
1st Match, Group A
Format
T20
Date
24-09-2026
Time
05:30 IST
Venue
Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin, Japan
Status
Result
Result
Afghanistan won by 48 runs

Match overview

Japan and Afghanistan are part of Asian Games Men's T20 2026. This T20 fixture is listed as 1st Match, Group A at Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin, Japan on 24-09-2026 at 05:30 IST.

Official result: Afghanistan won by 48 runs.

Teams and scoreboard context

  • Japan (JPN) - 81/10 (19.2)
  • Afghanistan (AFG) - 129/6 (20.0)

Top batting performances

  • Mohammad Akram scored 34 runs from 29 balls for Afghanistan.
  • Darwish Rasooli (c) scored 29 runs from 27 balls for Afghanistan.
  • Mohammad Ishaq scored 25 runs from 17 balls for Afghanistan.
  • Reo Sakurano-Thomas scored 23 runs from 24 balls for Japan.

Top bowling performances

  • Arab Gul Momand took 4 wickets for 8 runs in 4.0 overs.
  • Nangeyalia Kharote took 3 wickets for 19 runs in 3.3 overs.
  • Abdullah Ahmadzai took 2 wickets for 13 runs in 3.0 overs.
  • Shoma Slater took 2 wickets for 18 runs in 3.0 overs.