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JPN vs AFG, 1st Match - Match Highlights

Asian Games in Japan Men's, 2026 • 24, Sep 2026, 04:00 AM GST • Korogi Sports Park

Shoma Slater
S Slater 5 (13)

b Nangeyalia kharote

4s

0

6s

0

SR

38.46

19.3

w

Nangeyalia kharote to Shoma Slater

Nangeyalia kharote to Shoma Slater, no run, Bowled out !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, A bold move from Shoma Slater as batter hangs in the crease and plays it, but it proves to be batter's downfall. The ball crashes into stumps, and the stumps are rattled. Bowled out!

Wataru Miyauchi
W Miyauchi 9 (14)

b Abdullah Ahmadzai

4s

1

6s

0

SR

64.29

16.5

w

Abdullah Ahmadzai to Wataru Miyauchi

Abdullah Ahmadzai to Wataru Miyauchi, no run, Cleaned up! Abdullah Ahmadzai spears in a fast yorker right on the stumps. Wataru Miyauchi stays back to have a swing, misses the line completely, and watches the timber get shattered for nine off 14 balls. That all but closes out an improbable chase.

15.2

4

Arab Gul to Wataru Miyauchi

Arab Gul to Wataru Miyauchi, Four, Four !! googly, full length, on the off stump. Wataru Miyauchi hangs in the crease and tries drive, edged!! in the gap towards third man, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

Declan Suzuki
D Suzuki 0 (4)

b Arab Gul

4s

0

6s

0

SR

0.00

13.6

w

Arab Gul to Declan Suzuki

Arab Gul to Declan Suzuki, no run, Bowled out !! googly, good length, on the off stump, Declan Suzuki goes back and tries to take on the bowler but fails to get the timing right. The ball goes past the bat and crashes into the stumps, and the batter is bowled out in disappointing fashion.

Ibrahim Takahashi
I Takahashi 2 (10)

c Ismat Alam b Arab Gul

4s

0

6s

0

SR

20.00

13.2

w

Arab Gul to Ibrahim Takahashi

Arab Gul to Ibrahim Takahashi, no run, Arab Gul pushes a full length delivery straight on the stumps, and the batter cannot find a way through. No run taken as the required rate continues to climb steeply in the chase.

Charles Hinze
C Hinze 0 (5)

c Ismat Alam b Arab Gul

4s

0

6s

0

SR

0.00

11.6

w

Arab Gul to Charles Hinze

Arab Gul to Charlie Hara Hinze, no run, Caught out !! googly, full length, on the off stump, Charlie Hara Hinze hangs in the crease, takes a big risk by attempting drive towards long off, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Ismat Alam, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Charlie Hara Hinze.

Reo Sakurano Thomas
RS Thomas 23 (24)

b Arab Gul

4s

3

6s

0

SR

95.83

11.1

w

Arab Gul to Reo Sakurano Thomas

Arab Gul to Reo Sakurano-Thomas, no run, Arab Gul bowls a full length delivery on the stumps and crashes through the defense. Reo Sakurano-Thomas departs for 23 off 24 balls. That strikes a severe blow in this tight chase.

Alex Patmore
A Patmore 3 (12)

b Najibullah Zadran

4s

0

6s

0

SR

25.00

10.3

w

Najibullah Zadran to Alex Patmore

Najibullah Zadran to Alex Shirai Patmore, no run, Najibullah Zadran strikes to break through for Afghanistan. Alex Shirai Patmore is dismissed for three, leaving Japan four down in this tight run chase. The pressure mounts as the required rate climbs.

Benjamin Ito
B Ito 17 (8)

b Nangeyalia kharote

4s

2

6s

1

SR

212.50

7.4

w

Nangeyalia kharote to Benjamin Ito

Nangeyalia kharote to Benjamin Ito, no run, Bowled him! Nangeyalia Kharote serves a full length delivery straight on the stumps, crashing into the timber. Benjamin Ito departs for a quickfire 17 off eight balls. Despite the wicket, the chase remains comfortable.

7.3

4

Nangeyalia kharote to Benjamin Ito

Nangeyalia kharote to Benjamin Ito, Four, Nangeyalia Kharote delivers and Benjamin Ito finds the boundary rope for four. Japan continues to move along comfortably in this chase.

7.1

6

Nangeyalia kharote to Benjamin Ito

Nangeyalia kharote to Benjamin Ito, Six, Six !! off break ball is delivered on the stumps, full length, Benjamin Ito hangs in the crease, displays great skill by powering sloge sweep to deep mid wicket for a magnificent Maximum!

6.5

4

Karim Janat to Benjamin Ito

Karim Janat to Benjamin Ito, Four, Four !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump. Benjamin Ito hangs in the crease, hits cut in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

6.2

4

Karim Janat to Reo Sakurano Thomas

Karim Janat to Reo Sakurano-Thomas, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Reo Sakurano-Thomas hangs in the crease, plays flick shot, gets an edge!, in the air to third man. Ball finds the ropes for four.

Kendel Kadowaki Fleming
K K Fleming 14 (17)

b Nangeyalia kharote

4s

1

6s

1

SR

82.35

5.5

w

Nangeyalia kharote to Kendel Kadowaki Fleming

Nangeyalia kharote to Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming, no run, Bowled out !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming hangs in the crease and tries to take on the bowler but fails to get the timing right. The ball goes past the bat and crashes into the stumps, and the batter is bowled out in disappointing fashion.

4.6

4

Karim Janat to Reo Sakurano Thomas

Karim Janat to Reo Sakurano-Thomas, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps. Reo Sakurano-Thomas hangs in the crease, hits flick shot in the gap towards deep square leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

2.5

4

Abdullah Ahmadzai to Kendel Kadowaki Fleming

Abdullah Ahmadzai to Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps. Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming hangs in the crease, hits drive in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

2.2

4

Abdullah Ahmadzai to Reo Sakurano Thomas

Abdullah Ahmadzai to Reo Sakurano-Thomas, Four, Pitched on a good length outside off stump, and Reo Sakurano-Thomas dispatches it to the fence for four. Japan move along smoothly in this modest chase.

1.3

6

Faridoon Dawoodzai to Kendel Kadowaki Fleming

Faridoon Dawoodzai to Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the stumps, Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming goes forward, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers drive sending it flying to the long off region for a remarkable Maximum!