AFG vs NEP Dream11 Prediction — Asian Games Men's T20I 2026, 4th Match, Group A
Afghanistan vs Nepal Dream11 Team Predictions for the 4th Match, Group A, Asian Games Men's T20I 2026: H2H Records, Key Players, Playing 11 and Pitch Report.

AFG vs NEP Match Details — Asian Games Men's T20I 2026, 4th Match
Afghanistan opened the tournament with a win over host nation Japan and enter this game as Group A's table-toppers, having posted a healthy net run rate in their first match. Afghanistan has fielded a youth-heavy squad for Nagoya, led by Darwish Rasooli, with established names like Rashid Khan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, and Azmatullah Omarzai resting for the continental tournament. Nepal, on the other hand, arrives full of strength and confidence after winning the 2026 Asian Games Qualifier title in Singapore, and will play their opening game of the main event directly against the group leaders.
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AFG vs NEP Match Details:
- Series/Tournament: Asian Games Men's T20I 2026
- Match: AFG vs NEP (4th Match, Group A)
- Date: 25th September 2026
- Match Start Time: 10:30 AM IST
- Stadium/Venue: Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin, Aichi
- Live Score: cricketwinner.com
- Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network & FanCode
AFG vs NEP Weather Report — Aichi Conditions
- Temperature: 22-26°C
- Rain Chances: 20%
- Humidity: 65%
Recent Performance – Last 5 Matches
Team AFG Form
Afghanistan Recent Form: W, W, L, W, W
Team NEP Form
Nepal Recent Form: W, W, W, L, W
AFG vs NEP Head-to-Head Record — Last 07 Matches
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AFG Won |
5 |
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NEP Won |
2 |
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NR |
0 |
AFG vs NEP — Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin, Aichi Pitch Report
Korogi Sports Park is a newly developed venue that will host its first major men's cricket competition at the 2026 Asian Games, so past scoring data is limited. Early impressions suggest a fresh turf surface that will provide consistent bounce and dependable assistance to pace bowlers, with the ball likely to grip slightly as the surface wears through the middle overs.
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Win Batting First: 45%
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Win Bowling First: 55%
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Best Suited For: Pace (55%)
Average Scores
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Average 1st Innings: 145
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Average 2nd Innings: 128
AFG vs NEP Toss Prediction
With early pace and bounce on offer and dew expected to be a minor factor as the evening progresses, captains are likely to prefer bowling first and chasing under lights.
Prediction: Nepal to win the toss and opt to bowl first.
AFG vs NEP Probable Playing 11 Today
Afghanistan (AFG) Probable 11:
Mohammad Ishaq (wk), Hassan Eisakhil, Mohammad Akram, Darwish Rasooli (c), Najibullah Zadran, Karim Janat, Faisal Shinozada, Nangeyalia Kharote, Ismat Alam, Farmanullah Safi, Abdullah Ahmadzai
Nepal (NEP) Probable 11:
Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (wk), Aarif Sheikh, Dipendra Singh Airee (c), Sundeep Jora, Kushal Malla, Gulshan Jha, Karan KC, Sompal Kami, Sandeep Lamichhane, Sher Malla
AFG vs NEP Key Players & Must-Have Dream11 Picks
Best AFG Players for Dream11 — 3rd T20I
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Players |
Role |
Recent Performance |
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Darwish Rasooli |
BAT |
66(37) vs Qatar, has led from the front for this young side |
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Najibullah Zadran |
BAT |
Experienced finisher, most-capped batter in this squad (199 T20Is) |
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Karim Janat |
AR |
Senior all-rounder (80 caps), offers useful medium pace and finishing power |
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Nangeyalia Kharote |
BOWL |
Leads the spin attack, Afghanistan's most-capped bowler in this squad |
Best NEP Players for Dream11 — 3rd T20I
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Players |
Role |
Recent Performance |
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Kushal Bhurtel |
BAT |
65(40) in the Qualifier final, was Player of the Series with 340 runs |
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Dipendra Singh Airee |
AR |
58 vs West Indies, 50* vs Scotland — Nepal's most in-form all-format batter |
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Sandeep Lamichhane |
BOWL |
Nepal's premier leg-spinner, a proven wicket-taker in the middle overs |
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Sompal Kami |
BOWL |
Nepal's most-capped bowler, held an economy of 6.16 across recent T20 World Cups |
AFG vs NEP Captain & Vice-Captain Picks — 3rd T20I
- Darwish Rasooli ©: Afghanistan's captain and top-order anchor, struck a match- winning 66 off 37 balls in his last completed T20I innings.
- Dipendra Singh Airee ©: Nepal's all-format leader, has racked up back-to-back fifties for Nepal in 2026.
- Kushal Bhurtel (vc): Nepal's explosive opener, was named Player of the Series in the Asian Games Qualifier with 340 runs.
- Sandeep Lamichhane (vc): Nepal's leading spinner, a genuine wicket-taking threat with the new-look Afghan batting order untested against quality leg-spin.
AFG vs NEP (Free-to-Play) GL Team Suggestion

Dream11 Team: Asif Sheikh, Aarif Sheikh, Najibullah Zadran, Darwish Rasooli(C), Karim Janat, Karan KC, Dipendra Singh Airee(VC), Faridoon Safi, Sandeep Lamichhane, Yamin Ahmadzai, Nangeyalia Kharote.
AFG vs NEP (Free-to-Play) SL Team Suggestion
Dream11 Team: Asif Sheikh, Mohammad Ishaq, Aarif Sheikh, Najibullah Zadran, Karim Janat(C), Karan KC(VC), Dipendra Singh Airee, Faridoon Safi, Sandeep Lamichhane, Yamin Ahmadzai, Nangeyalia Kharote.
AFG vs NEP Dream11 prediction GL SL team
| SL Captain Choice | Darwish Rasooli |
| GL Captain Choice | Dipendra Singh Airee |
| Punt Picks | Karim Janat, Karan KC |
| Dream11 Combination | 1-3-4-3 |
Afghanistan vs Nepal Match Prediction – Who Will Win
Afghanistan leads Group A after a win over Japan, but this is a young, second-string squad without regulars Rashid Khan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, and Azmatullah Omarzai. Nepal, on the other hand, are at full strength, arriving as the reigning Asian Games Qualifier champions, and have a solid core in Dipendra Singh Airee, Kushal Bhurtel, and Sandeep Lamichhane, who have played frequently together at the highest level, such as the 2026 T20 World Cup. That experience gap could be decisive in a tightly contested, low-scoring game at a new venue.
Prediction: Nepal (NEP) to win.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Nepal are marginal favourites given their full-strength, more experienced squad, though Afghanistan's win over Japan and home advantage of momentum make this a closely poised contest.
Dipendra Singh Airee is the best captain pick for AFG vs NEP Dream11 4th Match. For the grand league, Darwish Rasooli is a strong differential captain option.
Kushal Bhurtel is the top vice-captain choice for AFG vs NEP Dream11. Sandeep Lamichhane is the differential VC option for grand league teams.
Best Dream11 XI: Asif Sheikh, Aarif Sheikh, Najibullah Zadran, Darwish Rasooli(C), Karim Janat, Karan KC, Dipendra Singh Airee(VC), Faridoon Safi, Sandeep Lamichhane, Yamin Ahmadzai, Nangeyalia Kharote. Recommended team split: 6 AFG + 5 NEP
The 4th Match between Afghanistan and Nepal is being played at Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin, Aichi, Japan, as part of the Asian Games Men's T20I 2026 group stage.








