Sri Lanka vs Nepal is scheduled as the third quarter-final of the Asian Games Men’s Cricket Competition 2026. Nepal reached the quarter-finals after the Group A stage, while Sri Lanka enter the knockout round with a squad containing several experienced international players.Nepal have already produced an eye-catching performance in the tournament, including a strong batting display against Afghanistan in the preliminary stage. The matchup should therefore provide an interesting contest between Nepal’s aggressive T20 approach and Sri Lanka’s combination of experienced campaigners and specialist bowling options. Based on the available squad information and recent tournament context, this is a match where batting power, early wickets and adaptation to conditions at Korogi Sports Park could have a major influence on the result.
Sri Lanka vs Nepal Match Prediction, Match Details:
| Location | Nisshin, Japan |
| Venue | Korogi Sports Park |
| Date & Time | 29th Sep/ 05:00 AM PST LOCAL Time |
| Streaming | FanCode |
| Establish | 1983 |
| Capacity | 2,000 |
| Owner | Sports complex |
| Home Team | Japan national cricket team |
| End Name | University End & Kosenjo End |
| Flood Light | Yes |
Sri Lanka vs Nepal, Head-to-Head Records:
| Total Match | 1 |
| Sri Lanka | 0 |
| Nepal | 0 |
| No Result | 1 |
| Tie | 0 |
Team Form (Last Five Matches, Most Recent First)
| Sri Lanka | W L L L L |
| Nepal | W W W W NR |
Sri Lanka vs Nepal Last Five Head-to-Head Records:
| Match | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka vs Nepal | NR | June 12, 2024 |
Sri Lanka vs Nepal, Weather Report:
| Temperature | 22° |
| Humidity | 86% |
| Wind Speed | 14km/hr |
| Cloud Cover | 60% |
Sri Lanka vs Nepal, Pitch Report:
Korogi Sports Park is a great venue for cricket matches. The pitch here is very well maintained. Recent pitch records suggest the team that wins the toss should bat first. Fast bowlers perform well early in the match. Later, as the pitch slows, spinners can get more turn and bounce. This makes batting difficult and helps bowlers take wickets more easily.
Match Performance:
| Total Matches Played | 17 |
| 1st Batting Team Won | 10 |
| 2nd Batting Team Won | 7 |
| No Result | 0 |
| Average Batting Score | 135 |
| Highest Score | 216/3 |
| Lowest Score | 47/10 |
| Pitch Report | Bowling Pitch |
Sri Lanka vs Nepal, Playing 11:
Bangladesh Predicted Playing XI
Litton Das (c, wk), Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Yasir Ali, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Mohammad Saifuddin, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud
Malaysia Predicted Playing XI
Muhammad Haziq Aiman, Syed Aziz Mubarak (c), Virandeep Singh, Muhammad Syahadat, Muhammad Amir Azim, Ainool Hafizs (wk), Sharvin Muniandy, Muhammad Akram Malek, Muhammad Wafiq Zarbani, Pavandeep Singh, Vijay Unni
Sri Lanka vs Nepal, Injury And Availability News:
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Sri Lanka vs Nepal, Betting Tips:
| Tips | Bet |
| Who Will Win The Toss | Nepal |
| Match Winner | Sri Lanka |
| Total Boundaries | 30+ |
| Player Of The Match | Sahan Arachchige |
| 1st Innings Total | 200+ |
| Most Wicket Taker | Sandeep Lamichhane |
My prediction
- Sri Lanka will win this match.
FAQs
When is Sri Lanka vs Nepal being played?
Sri Lanka vs Nepal is scheduled for September 29, 2026, as the third quarter-final of the Asian Games Men’s Cricket Competition.
Where will Sri Lanka vs Nepal take place?
The quarter-final will be played at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan.
What time does Sri Lanka vs Nepal start?
The scheduled start time is 9:00 AM local time in Japan, which is 5:30 AM IST.
Who is Sri Lanka’s captain for the Asian Games?
Sahan Arachchige has been appointed captain of Sri Lanka’s 15-member Asian Games squad. Niroshan Dickwella has been retained as wicketkeeper.
Which Nepal players have recently performed well?
Sundeep Jora and Lokesh Bam both scored half-centuries during Nepal’s abandoned Group A match against Japan. Nepal reached 149/4 from 15 overs before rain stopped play.
Have Sri Lanka and Nepal faced each other at the Asian Games before?
The 2026 quarter-final is a new knockout-stage meeting in the current Asian Games competition. In the 2023 Asian Games, Nepal reached the men’s quarter-finals but lost to India, while Sri Lanka lost their quarter-final to Afghanistan by eight runs.