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Japan vs Afghanistan, AG, Today Match Prediction
JPN vs AFG Win Probability
Toss Winner - Japan won the toss and choose to bowl first
Afghanistan beat Japan by 48 runs
Will Afghanistan be able to kick off their campaign with a win?
- Kendel Fleming has scored 171 runs in the last 10 innings for Japan.
- The average 1st innings score at the Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin, is 136 runs.
- Afghanistan’s Darwish Rasooli has scored 256 runs in the last ten games.
Afghanistan to win this game
| Tournament: | Men's Asian Games, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Aichi Prefectural Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin, Japan |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 23.0°C|Cloudy |
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JPN vs AFG Match Prediction & Analysis
Japan is set to face Afghanistan in the 1st match of the Asian Games Men's Cricket Competition 2026 on September 24 at Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin.
Japan put up a brilliant performance against India in their last match and will take the field full of confidence. On the other hand, the Afghanistan team lacks experience and has little exposure to playing in these conditions; therefore, this promises to be an exciting contest.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
JPN
L
W
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W
W
JPN
30/3 in 5.0 6
JPN vs IND
India beat Japan by 2 runs
32/4 in 5.0 6.4
82/1 in 11.1 7.34
ICCMT20WEAPQ 2026
Japan beat Samoa by 9 wickets
81/10 in 18.5 4.3
94/7 in 20.0 4.7
ICCMT20WEAPQ 2026
Cook Islands won by 3 wickets
90/10 in 18.5 4.78
142/7 in 20.0 7.1
ICCMT20WEAPQ 2026
Japan beat Indonesia by 41 runs
101/10 in 19.1 5.27
75/2 in 7.1 10.47
ICCMT20WEAPQ 2026
Japan beat Fiji by 8 wickets
74/10 in 19.4 3.76
AFG
L
L
L
W
W
AFG
HEAD TO HEAD
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Japan Preview
Japan has been one of the standout teams in recent times, and their brilliant performance against India highlighted just how dangerous they can be on home conditions. By giving a strong Indian team a tough fight, they have proven that they are fully capable of putting any opponent in trouble, making them a team that cannot be taken lightly.
Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming will lead the side and will look to inspire another impressive campaign. Backed by a quality spin attack perfectly suited to slow pitches, Japan has the potential to produce a major upset.
In the batting department, captain Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming has been in solid form, scoring 171 runs at an average of 21.38 in his last 10 matches. Ibrahim Takahashi is another key batter to watch, having amassed 143 runs at an average of 28.44 across his last 10 games.
With the ball, Charlie Hara-Hinze remains Japan's biggest threat after his outstanding display against India. The left-arm spinner has claimed 14 wickets in his last eight matches at an excellent economy rate of 5.07, while Ibrahim Takahashi has also impressed with the ball, as he took 12 wickets in his previous nine matches.
Japan Predicted Playing XI:
Kendel Kadowaki Fleming ©, Lachlan Yamamoto-Lake, Ibrahim Takahashi, Benjamin Ito-Davis, Shirai-Patmore, Reo Sakurano-Thomas, Charlie Hara-Hinze, Wataru Miyauchi, Declan Suzuki, Makoto Taniyama, Shoma Sugaya-Slater
Japan Actual Playing XI:
Kendel Fleming, Declan Suzuki, Makoto Taniyama, Lachlan Lake, Benjamin Ito Davis, Reo Sakurano, Ibrahim Takahashi, Shoma Sugaya Slater, Wataru Miyauchi, Shirai Patmore, Charlie Hara Hinze
Afghanistan Preview
Afghanistan's recent form has been poor, as they lost the series by 3-0 to India. But they will be fielding a new squad for this tournament, and their fans will certainly have high hopes for a strong performance.
Darwish Rasooli will be seen captaining the Afghanistan side, where he will have exceptional young talent in their squad, and it will be Rasooli’s responsibility to utilise them effectively.
In the batting department, Darwish Rasooli will be the key batter after scoring 256 runs at an average of 28.44 across her last 10 matches. Additionally, Hassan Eisakhil is also expected to perform well, as he scored 1094 runs in 41 games in his overall T20 career.
With the ball, Faridoon Dawoodzi is in good form, having picked up 50 wickets in his overall 41 T20 matches at an economy of 7.05.
Afghanistan Predicted Playing XI:
Darwish Rasooli ©, Hassan Eisakhil, Imran Mir, Mohammad Ishaq, Ismat Alam, Karim Janat, Farmanullah, Abdollah Ahmadzai, Arab Gul, Faisal Khan, Faridoon Dawoodzi
Afghanistan Actual Playing XI:
Darwish Rasooli, Mohammad Akram, Hassan Eisakhil, Najibullah Zadran, Ismat Alam, Karim Janat, Nangyal Kharote, Mohammad Ishaq, Arab Gul, Faridoon Dawoodzai, Abdullah Ahmadzai
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
Mostly sunny conditions are expected at Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin, throughout the day, with temperatures likely to range between 30°C and 21°C.
JPN vs AFG Pitch Report
Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin is expected to offer a well-balanced pitch with a slight advantage for the batters. The surface at this venue is hard, and the outfield is likely to be quick, making stroke play easier. Recent matches and the nature of the pitch indicate favourable batting conditions, while fast bowlers can also generate good bounce throughout the game. The average first-innings total at this venue is around 136 runs.
Toss: To Bat
The conditions at this venue generally favour teams batting first. Moreover, four of the last six games played have been won by the side batting first. Hence, the captain winning the toss is likely to choose to bat first.
JPN vs AFG
Winning Prediction
Afghanistan will enter this contest as slight favourites despite Japan's impressive showing against India. Their squad has greater overall T20 experience and stronger batting depth, which could prove decisive in pressure situations. However, Japan's spin attack and familiarity with home conditions make them a dangerous opponent capable of causing an upset.
Afghanistan to win this game
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