AFG vs NEP Today Match Prediction and Betting Tips, Odds and Live Score

AFG vs NEP Match Prediction & Analysis

We are in the early round of games in the Asian Games 2026. Afghanistan will take on Nepal in the 4th game of Group A, promising an interesting clash. Afghanistan have started the tournament well with a win against Japan and aim to build on the momentum. Nepal enters the tournament with a winning streak and aims to extend that.

The two teams have clashed only once before, and Nepal had the upper hand against Afghanistan. But Afghanistan is a far more experienced team. They have firepower in the batting lineup and aim to capitalize on it. Nepal has won its last four games, and it will be interesting to see which team emerges as the winner in this contest.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

AFG

W L L L W

JPN

81/10 in 19.3 4.15

AG

Afghanistan beat Japan by 48 runs 24 Sep 2026

AFG

129/6 in 20.0 6.45

AFG

94/10 in 14.1 6.64

AFG vs IND

India beat Afghanistan by 127 runs 17 Sep 2026

IND

221/7 in 20.0 11.05

AFG

159/8 in 20.0 7.95

AFG vs IND

India won by 7 wickets 15 Sep 2026

IND

163/3 in 14.5 10.99

AFG

156/8 in 20.0 7.8

AFG vs IND

India beat Afghanistan by 7 wickets 13 Sep 2026

IND

157/3 in 13.4 11.49

AFG

200/4 in 20.0 10

ICC WCT20 2026

Afghanistan won by 82 runs 19 Feb 2026

CAN

118/8 in 20.0 5.9

NEP

W W W W L

NEP

114/2 in 11.3 9.91

AGMT20I

Nepal beat Hong Kong by 19 runs (D/L) method 08 Jun 2026

HKG

188/7 in 20.0 9.4

NEP

95/2 in 9.2 10.18

AGMT20I

Nepal won by 8 wickets

07 Jun 2026

OMA

94/10 in 19.4 4.78

NEP

313/2 in 20.0 15.65

AGMT20I

Nepal won by 221 runs

31 May 2026

CHI

92/10 in 19.2 4.76

NEP

129/2 in 15.5 8.15

NEP vs UAE 2026

Nepal beat United Arab Emirates by 8 wickets 21 Apr 2026

UAE

128/8 in 20.0 6.4

NEP

122/8 in 18.5 6.48

NEP vs UAE 2026

United Arab Emirates beat Nepal by 6 wickets 20 Apr 2026

UAE

78/4 in 8.5 8.83

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Afghanistan Preview

Darwish Rasooli and his men have made a clinical start to the tournament. At the start of the game, they were favorites against Japan, and they performed in style, winning by 48 runs. However, the top order had a few hiccups, and the team must learn from its mistakes. Nepal poses a bigger challenge, and Rasooli expects a better show from his players.

Mohammad Akram top-scored with 34 in the last game, and the team needs him to deliver a strong start with Hassan Eisakhil. Darwish Rasooli, Najibullah Zadran, and Karim Janat are the most experienced batters in the team. They must steer the innings in the middle order as Nepal's spinners will test them. Mohammad Ishaq and Ismat Alam must do well in their supporting roles for the team to succeed.

The bowling attack will feel confident after their strong show in the last game. Abdullah Ahmadzai and Faridoon Dawoodzai must strike early to put the team in a strong position. Arab Gul Momand picked up 4 wickets for just 8 runs in the last game and will look to do well in the middle overs with Nangeyalia Kharoti. Karim Janat and Najibullah Zadran are experienced bowlers, adding depth to this attack.

Interesting Stats

Darwish Rasooli has made 414 runs in the last 12 months at a strike rate of 133.98

Arab Gul Momand picked up 4 wickets in the last game at an economy of 2.00

Afghanistan Predicted Playing XI:

Darwish Rasooli (c), Mohammad Akram, Najibullah Zadran, Hassan Eisakhil, Mohammad Ishaq (wk), Ismat Alam, Karim Janat, Abdullah Ahmadzai, Faridoon Dawoodzai, Nangeyalia Kharoti, Arab Gul Momand

Afghanistan Actual Playing XI:

Mohammad Akram, Hassan Eisakhil, Faisal Shinozada, Najibullah Zadran, Karim Janat, Mohammad Ishaq, Arab Gul, Faridoon Dawoodzai, Darwish Rasooli, Nangyal Kharote, Abdullah Ahmadzai

Nepal Preview

Dipendra Singh Airee and his men enter this game after an incredible run in the Asian Games Men's Qualifier 2026. They dominated the tournament, winning every game. However, Afghanistan will be a different challenge. They defeated them in the last game between the two teams, and Airee will look to repeat that in this contest.

Kushal Bhurtel has enjoyed a good 12 months with 772 runs under the belt. He must deliver a good start with Aasif Sheikh. Rohit Paudel is the backbone of this batting lineup and must build partnerships with Dipendra Singh Airee and Aarif Sheikh. They have good hitters and need runs from Gulshan Jha, Lokesh Bam, and Sompal Kami.

Karan KC and Sompal Kami must do well with the new ball as the Afghans have firepower in the top order. Sandeep Lamichhane has picked up 25 wickets in the last 12 months and must trouble the batters in the middle overs with Nandan Yadav. Dipendra Singh Airee and Kushal Bhurtel must keep the scoring in check in the supporting roles.

Interesting Stats

Kushal Bhurtel has made 772 runs in the last 12 months at a strike rate of 155.33

Sandeep Lamichhane has picked up 25 wickets in the last 12 months at an average of 14.72

Nepal Predicted Playing XI:

Dipendra Singh Airee (c), Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (wk), Aarif Sheikh, Rohit Paudel, Lokesh Bam, Gulshan Jha, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Nandan Yadav, Sandeep Lamichhane

Nepal Actual Playing XI:

Aasif Sheikh, Kushal Bhurtel, Sundeep Jora, Lokesh Bam, Dipendra Singh Airee, Gulsan Jha, Karan KC, Kushal Malla, Rohit Paudel, Sandeep Lamichhane, Lalit Rajbanshi

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

Nisshin will have overcast skies during the game. The maximum temperature is predicted to be 27°C, with humidity around 70%. The conditions will be challenging for the batters when the ball moves around.

AFG vs NEP Pitch Report

Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin is a small ground that suits the hitters, but the pitch offers reasonable assistance to the bowlers. The surface's slow nature suits spinners who have done well here in the past, creating doubt in batsmen's minds. The average first-innings score is 142, and the team batting first aims to have 170 on the board.

Toss: To Bat

The wickets have been difficult at this venue in the past. In the last five games, the team batting first has won four times as the wicket deteriorates in the second half, making run chases difficult. The team winning the toss will likely bat first to take advantage of the conditions.

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