Asian Games 2026: Match 5, JPN vs NEP Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Injury Updates, Pitch Report for Japan vs Nepal, 2026
Japan have already lost one fixture in the tournament.
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Japan will take on Nepal in Match No. 5 of the Asian Games 2026 on Saturday, September 26, at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin.
Japan suffered a 48-run defeat against Afghanistan in the tournament opener. As the hosts look to bounce back, they will be aiming to secure their first win of the competition and keep their hopes of progressing to the next round alive.
Meanwhile, Nepal will face a quick turnaround, with the team scheduled to play two matches within a span of 24 hours. They are currently up against Afghanistan and will be hoping to begin their campaign with a win before taking on Japan. A victory in both games would put Nepal in a strong position to secure qualification for the next round.
Match Information
Japan vs Nepal, 5th Match
Asian Games in Japan Men's, 26 Sep 2026, Sat, 5:30 AM IST ,Korogi Sports Park
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Weather Report
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24.2°C
Team Form (Last 5 matches)
Japan
JAPAN
vs
AFG
Asian Games (M)
JAPAN
vs
IND
JPN vs IND
JAPAN
vs
HKG
JPN vs HK
JAPAN
vs
HKG
JPN vs HK
PNG
vs
JAPAN
T20 WC East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2026
Nepal
AFG
vs
NEP
Asian Games (M)
NEP
vs
UAE
ACC Mens Premier Cup
NEP
vs
OMN
ACC Mens Premier Cup
HKG
vs
NEP
ACC Mens Premier Cup
NEP
vs
SAU
ACC Mens Premier Cup
Players Stats in current Series
Reo Sakurano
JAPAN - bat
23 Runs
1 Match
Benjamin Ito
JAPAN - all
17 Runs
1 Match
Kendel Kadowaki Fleming
JAPAN - bat
14 Runs
1 Match
Sundeep Jora
NEP - bat
11 Runs
1 Match
Wataru Miyauchi
JAPAN - wk
9 Runs
1 Match
Shoma Slater
JAPAN - bat
5 Runs
1 Match
Kushal Malla
NEP - all
250.00
1 Match
Benjamin Ito
JAPAN - all
212.50
1 Match
Reo Sakurano
JAPAN - bat
95.83
1 Match
Kendel Kadowaki Fleming
JAPAN - bat
82.35
1 Match
Sundeep Jora
NEP - bat
78.57
1 Match
Wataru Miyauchi
JAPAN - wk
64.29
1 Match
Kushal Bhurtel
NEP - bat
4 Wkts
1 Match
Lalit Rajbanshi
NEP - bowl
3 Wkts
1 Match
Ibrahim Takahashi
JAPAN - bat
2 Wkts
1 Match
Shoma Slater
JAPAN - bat
2 Wkts
1 Match
Reo Sakurano
JAPAN - bat
1 Wkts
1 Match
Benjamin Ito
JAPAN - all
1 Wkts
1 Match
Reo Sakurano
JAPAN - bat
3.00
1 Match
Lalit Rajbanshi
NEP - bowl
3.25
1 Match
Ibrahim Takahashi
JAPAN - bat
4.75
1 Match
Kushal Bhurtel
NEP - bat
5.25
1 Match
Benjamin Ito
JAPAN - all
5.75
1 Match
Shoma Slater
JAPAN - bat
6.00
1 Match
Probable Playing XI
Japan
L Y Lake, W Miyauchi, Kl Kadowaki Fleming (C), Alex Patmore (wk), B Ito, Ibrahim Takahashi, Reo Sakurano, Declan Suzuki, S Slater, C Hinze, M Taniyama
Bench : A Fleming, Kohei Kubota, T Takada, J K Nairn
Nepal
K Bhurtel, Asif Sheikh (wk), Rohit Kumar Paudel, Gulshan Kumar Jha, Dipendra Singh Airee (C), Kushal Malla, Lokesh Bam, S Jora, Karan KC, Sandeep Lamichhane, Lalit Rajbanshi
Bench : Aarif Sheikh, S Malla, Sompal Kami, NK Yadav
Injury and availability news
Pitch Report
45%
Pace Bowling
55%
Spin Bowling
45%
Batting Pitch
135
Average Score
55%
Bowling Pitch
Player Picks
Rohit Kumar Paudel NEP | BAT
Rohit Paudel has been one of Nepal’s key batters in T20I cricket, scoring 1,845 runs in 80 innings. He will be expected to play a crucial role with the bat against Japan.
Kendel Kadowaki Fleming JAPAN | BAT
Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming has been one of Japan’s most consistent performers with the bat, accumulating 1,905 runs in 57 T20I innings. His impressive run-scoring record highlights his importance to Japan’s batting unit.
Dipendra Singh Airee NEP | ALL
Dipendra Singh Airee brings considerable experience to Nepal’s middle order and has scored 2,220 runs in 86 T20I innings. His ability to contribute with the bat makes him a key player for Nepal.
Wataru Miyauchi JAPAN | WK
Wataru Miyauchi has scored 438 runs in 32 T20I innings for Japan. He will be looking to make the most of the opportunity against Nepal and provide valuable runs.
Karan KC NEP | BOWL
Karan KC is an experienced all-rounder who can influence the game with both bat and ball. He has scored 495 runs and taken an impressive 112 wickets in 91 T20I innings.
Benjamin Ito JAPAN | ALL
Benjamin Ito-Davies has made a useful impact for Japan with his all-round abilities, scoring 289 runs and taking 33 wickets in 27 matches.
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Nandan Yadav
NEP | BOWL
Alester Fleming
JAPAN | BAT
Teams will be updated after Toss
Last Updated On - Sep 25 2026 11:40 AM
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