Afghanistan vs Japan
1st Match, Group A
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Afghanistan played Japan in the 1st Match, Group A of Asian Games 2026 at Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin, on Thu 24 Sep 2026, starting at 00:00 UTC.
Result: Afghanistan won by 48 runs. Scores: Afghanistan 129/6 (20); Japan 81 (19.3).
Japan’s form coming in: lost to Hong Kong, China (Hong Kong, China won by 4 wkts, Sat 19 Sep 2026, 1st T20I); played Hong Kong, China (Match abandoned due to rain (No toss), Sun 20 Sep 2026, 2nd T20I); lost to India (India won by 2 runs - 5 over game due to wet outfield, Tue 22 Sep 2026, One-off T20I).
Afghanistan’s next match: v Nepal, 4th Match, Group A, Fri 25 Sep 2026 at Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin.
Japan’s next match: v Nepal, 5th Match, Group A, Sat 26 Sep 2026 at Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin.
- Match
- 1 of 14 T20Is in Asian Games 2026
- Start time for viewers
- India 05:30
UK 01:00
US East 20:00 (Wed 23 Sep)
Sydney 10:00
00:00 UTC - Verified listings
- 7: Canada, India, Japan, Malaysia, Pakistan, United Arab Emirates, United States
Canada ✓ Confirmed
This listing covers every match of Asian Games 2026; the details are on the series page.
Source: TechRadar ↗ · Checked 27 Sep 2026
India ✓ Confirmed
This listing covers every match of Asian Games 2026; the details are on the series page.
Source: Olympics.com ↗ · Checked 26 Sep 2026
Japan ✓ Confirmed
This listing covers every match of Asian Games 2026; the details are on the series page.
Source: Wisden ↗ · Checked 29 Sep 2026
Malaysia ✓ Confirmed
This listing covers every match of Asian Games 2026; the details are on the series page.
Source: TechRadar ↗ · Checked 26 Sep 2026
Pakistan ✓ Confirmed
This listing covers every match of Asian Games 2026; the details are on the series page.
Source: Wisden ↗ · Checked 26 Sep 2026
United Arab Emirates ✓ Confirmed
This listing covers every match of Asian Games 2026; the details are on the series page.
Source: Wisden ↗ · Checked 29 Sep 2026
United States ✓ Confirmed
This listing covers every match of Asian Games 2026; the details are on the series page.
Source: Willow TV schedule (broadcaster) ↗ · Checked 26 Sep 2026
Australia ✕ No broadcaster
No Australian broadcaster picked up the rights to Asian Games cricket. Official clips and highlights are on the Asian Games’ YouTube and Instagram channels.
Source: TechRadar ↗ · Checked 27 Sep 2026
United Kingdom ✕ No broadcaster
No UK broadcaster picked up the rights to Asian Games cricket. Official clips and highlights are on the Asian Games’ YouTube and Instagram channels.
Source: TechRadar ↗ · Checked 27 Sep 2026
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