Quarter‑Final Line‑Up Set as Nepal, Afghanistan Move On from Group A

The final standings of Group A in the Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket event have been settled after rain curtailed the Nepal‑Japan clash. Nepal’s 149‑run total, built on Sandeep Jora’s 57* and Lokesh Bam’s 52, earned the team a share of points when the match was called off. Japan, unable to chase the 150‑run target due to relentless showers, received the same single point. The points tally placed Nepal at the summit of the group, with Afghanistan, who finished second, also advancing. Both nations now prepare for the quarter‑finals, while Japan’s journey ends prematurely.