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Rain Ends Nepal’s Japan Game as Nepal Seal Top Spot in Group A

By Bishal Adhikari

2 days ago 5 views Originally published Sep 26, 2026

Rain Ends Nepal’s Japan Game as Nepal Seal Top Spot in Group A

Nepal have advanced to the quarter-finals of the 20th Asian Games as Group A winners after their match against Japan was abandoned due to heavy rain in Nagoya on Saturday.

Nepal had reached 149 for four in a rain-reduced 15-over innings at Kariya Sports Park after being sent in to bat. However, heavy rain returned immediately after Nepal completed their innings, preventing Japan from starting its chase.

The result means Nepal finish at the top of Group A and will now face Sri Lanka in the quarter-final for a place in the semi-finals. Japan, meanwhile, have been eliminated from the competition.

Nepal entered the match on the back of a five-wicket victory over Afghanistan on Friday. Afghanistan, who finished second in Group B, will meet India in another quarter-final.

Originally published on Sep 26, 2026 Read the full article at niguro.com

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