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Afghanistan vs Nepal Predictions - Afghanistan to see off the challenge of Nepal in Asian Games T20 Group A clash

Nigel Williams

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Afghanistan's experience and spin attack make them favorites.
Nepal have momentum, winning their last 5 matches.
Key players: Ibrahim Zadran (AFG), Kushal Bhurtel & Sher Malla (NEP).

Afghanistan too strong for Nepal in 2026 Asian Games T20 Mens (Getty Images)

Afghanistan vs Nepal Predictions

Afghanistan are strong favourites against Nepal, backed by their greater experience at major international tournaments and spin attack. However, Nepal features match-winners like captain Dipendra Singh Airee, Sandeep Lamichhane, and Kushal Malla, making them capable of causing an upset

Afghanistan vs Nepal Predictions
Head-to-Head
Afghanistan Form
Nepal Form
Team news

Afghanistan's Ibrahim Zadran has scores of 25, 37, 11 & 107 in his last 5 innings.
Afghanistan's Abdollah Ahmadzai has figures of 2/13, 1/38, 3/38, 1/44 & 1/49 in his last 5 matches.
Afghanistan have won 2 of their last 5 matches.
Nepal won the only meeting against Afghanistan by 9 runs in 2014.
Nepal's Sher Malla has figures of 3/27, 1/35, 4/32 & 3/14 in his last 5 matches.
Nepal's Kushal Bhurtel has scored 90*, 66, 61, 39 & 46 in his last 5 innings.
Nepal have won their last 5 matches.

Head-to-Head

Nepal won the only meeting against Afghanistan by nine runs in 2014.

Afghanistan Form

Afghanistan defeated Japan by 48 runs in their opening Group A match of the Asian Games Men's T20 at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin.

After losing the toss and being put in to bat, Afghanistan posted 129/6 in their 20 overs. Mohammad Akram top-scored with 34, supported by Darwish Rasooli (29), Karim Janat (21), and 25* from Mohammad Ishaq.

Japan reached 53/2 before suffering a collapse from 60/4 to 63/8. T20I debutant Arab Gul dismantled the batting lineup with figures of 4/8 in his four overs, supported by Nangeyalia Kharote (3/19) as Japan was ultimately bowled out for 81 in 19.3 overs.

Ibrahim Zadran has scores of 25, 37, 11 & 107 in his last five innings, while Abdollah Ahmadzai has figures of 2/13, 1/38, 3/38, 1/44 & 1/49 in his last five matches.

Afghanistan has won two of the last five matches.

Nepal Form

Nepal beat Hong Kong by 19 runs (DLS method) in the final of the 2026 Asian Games Men's T20I Qualifier in June at the Singapore National Cricket Ground.

Nepal won the toss and elected to field first, with Hong Kong posting 188/7 in their 20 overs.

Nepal's openers went on the attack immediately with Kushal Bhurtel leading the charge, scoring 65 off 40 balls before getting dismissed right before the rain delay. Captain Rohit Paudel remained on 35* off 24 balls. When the match was stopped, Nepal's high run rate ensured they easily cleared the DLS par target of 96 runs.

Kushal Bhurtel has scored 90*, 66, 61, 39, and 46 in his last five innings, while Sher Malla has figures of 3/27, 1/35, 4/32 & 3/14 in his last five matches.

Nepal has won their last five matches.

Team news

Afghanistan's Probable XI: Darwish Rasooli (c), Mohammad Ishaq (wk), Najibullah Zadran, Karim Janat, Nangeyalia Kharote, Imran Mir, Farmanullah Safi, Ismat Alam, Hassan Eisakhil, Khalid Taniwal, Faridoon Dawoodzai.

Nepal's Probable XI: Rohit Paudel (c), Aasif Sheikh (wk), Kushal Bhurtel, Dipendra Singh Airee, Kushal Malla, Sandeep Lamichhane, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Aarif Sheikh, Gulsan Jha, Lalit Rajbanshi.

Verdict

Afghanistan v Nepal

Afghanistan are strong favourites against Nepal, backed by their greater experience at major international tournaments and spin attack.

Afghanistan’s Abdollah Ahmadzai has taken 8 wickets in 5 matches against quality opposition and should pose problems for the Nepal batters.

I’m also backing Sher Malla to be among the wickets, while Ibrahim Zadran and Kushal Burtal are worth backing to be among the runs.

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