Rain interrupts Japan's chase against Nepal in Asian Games match
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 3:27 AM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Japan faced Nepal in the Asian Games on September 26, needing 150 runs in 15 overs. However, rain disrupted their innings, preventing completion of the match. Sundeep Jora and Lokesh Bam both scored quick, unbeaten half-centuries for Nepal, contributing to their total. The rain had a significant impact on Japan's hopes of progressing in the tournament.
- •Match played on September 26 at the Asian Games.
- •Japan needed 150 runs in 15 overs to chase Nepal's total.
- •Rain interrupted play, impacting Japan's innings.
- •Sundeep Jora and Lokesh Bam scored half-centuries for Nepal.
- 3:27 AMESPNcricinfo — Asian Games: Japan knocked out after rain washes out steep chase against Nepal
"Japan had been set 150 in 15 overs after Sundeep Jora and Lokesh Bam slammed quick, unbeaten half-centuries
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