Afghanistan vs Nepal 2026 Match Highlights & Scorecard Spin Web Triggers Asian Games Upset | Shot3Sports
Afghanistan vs Nepal
The Asian Games 2026 cricket tournament witnessed one of its biggest shockwaves as Nepal pulled off a historic 5-wicket victory over Afghanistan at Korogi Sports Park. Driven by an unplayable spin attack led by Lalit Rajbanshi and Kushal Bhurtel, Nepal restricted Afghanistan to a modest 102/7 before anchoring a composed run chase.
Match Summary & Scorecard Breakdown
Match: Afghanistan vs Nepal (Group Stage, Asian Games 2026)
Afghanistan Innings: 102/7 in 20 Overs
Nepal Innings: 103/5 in 17.2 Overs
Result: Nepal won by 5 wickets (with 16 balls remaining)
Turning Points & Highlights
Lalit Rajbanshi’s Opening Spells:
Opening the bowling attack with clinical precision, Lalit Rajbanshi dismantled the top order early, picking up 3 wickets for just 13 runs in his 4 overs.
Kushal Bhurtel’s Spin Web (4/21):
Coming into the middle overs, Kushal Bhurtel broke Afghanistan's momentum by picking up 4 crucial wickets, preventing any lower-order acceleration.
Sundeep Jora & Rohit Paudel’s Recovery Drive:
After early top-order stumbles left Nepal at 31/3, Sundeep Jora (34 off 35) and skipper Rohit Paudel (33* off 32) stabilized the chase with calculated boundary hitting and active strike rotation.
Composed Finish:
Rohit Paudel guided the team within touching distance before Gulsan Jha calmly collected the winning run in the 18th over.
Match Metrics Table
| Player | Team | Role / Stats | Key Impact |
| Lalit Rajbanshi | Nepal | 3/13 (4.0 Overs) | Stifled top order early |
| Kushal Bhurtel | Nepal | 4/21 (4.0 Overs) | Middle-order collapse |
| Rohit Paudel | Nepal | 33* (32 balls) | Anchored match-winning chase |
| Faisal Khan | Afghanistan | 30 (33 balls) | Top scorer for AFG |
Group Dynamics & What's Next & free highlight
This result blows Group A wide open, putting Nepal in prime position to advance to the knockout stages. Stay tuned to Shot3Sports (S3S) for continued coverage and tactical breakdowns from the 2026 Asian Games.
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