Japan vs Nepal Asian Games cricket: rain stops match, no result

What happened?

The Japan vs Nepal men's cricket match at the 2026 Asian Games in Nisshin on 26 September was abandoned because of rain. **There was no winner.**

Nepal scored **149 for 4 in 15 overs** after the match was reduced by rain. Japan did not begin its innings. The result is recorded as **no result**, with **one point each** for Japan and Nepal.

Does Nepal's score count as a win?

No. Nepal's 149/4 is the score from its innings, but Japan never had a chance to chase. The match was abandoned, so neither team won.

What does it mean for the Asian Games?

Japan and Nepal were in Group A with Afghanistan. The top two teams from the group advance to the quarter-finals. Check the latest official standings for the confirmed knockout pairing; this abandoned match alone does not establish an opponent for India.