Japan vs Afghanistan, 1st Match - Live Cricket Score

Asian Games in Japan Men's, 2026 | 24 Sep 2026, Thur, 5:30 AM IST | Korogi Sports Park

ResultAfghanistan won by 48 runs
AFG

AFG

129/6 (20 ov)

JAPAN

JAPAN

81/10 (19.3 ov)

2nd Innings

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19.3
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!
2
19.2
Nangeyalia kharote to Shoma Slater, 2 runs, Shoma Slater hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards third man for 2 runs.
0
19.1
Nangeyalia kharote to Shoma Slater, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Shoma Slater hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

End Of Over

19

Run Scored: 1

0 0 0 0 0 1

Score After 19 Overs

JPN Inning - 79/9

Shoma Slater3(10)

Makoto Taniyama4(7)

Karim Janat

3-0-16-0

1
18.6
Karim Janat to Shoma Slater, 1 run, Shoma Slater hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards long on for 1 run.
0
18.5
Karim Janat to Shoma Slater, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Shoma Slater hangs in the crease and strives to hit flick shot, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
0
18.4
Karim Janat to Shoma Slater, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the off stump, Shoma Slater hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
18.3
Karim Janat to Shoma Slater, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, full length, on the off stump, Shoma Slater hangs in the crease, dabs cut with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
0
18.2
Karim Janat to Shoma Slater, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Shoma Slater hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
18.1
Karim Janat to Shoma Slater, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Shoma Slater hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

End Of Over

18

Run Scored: 4

1 0 1 0 1 1

Score After 18 Overs

JPN Inning - 78/9

Shoma Slater2(4)

Makoto Taniyama4(7)

Faridoon Dawoodzai

3-0-16-0

1
17.6
Faridoon Dawoodzai to Shoma Slater, 1 run, Shoma Slater hangs in the crease to take inswinger of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
1
17.5
Faridoon Dawoodzai to Makoto Taniyama, 1 run, Makoto Taniyama hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a textbook pull, edged!! and the ball sails towards third man for 1 run.
0
17.4
Faridoon Dawoodzai to Makoto Taniyama, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, Makoto Taniyama goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.
1
17.3
Faridoon Dawoodzai to Shoma Slater, 1 run, Shoma Slater goes forward and plays a well-timed pull off an inswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short mid wicket for 1 run.