SL vs NEP Dream11 Prediction, 3rd Quarter-Final, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Injury Updates, Pitch Report for Asian Games 2026

The winner of this match will face India.

By CricTracker Staff

Updated - 28 Sept 2026, 15:47 IST

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Preview

Sri Lanka will take on Nepal in the third quarter-final of the Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket competition on Tuesday, September 29, at the Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan. The match is scheduled to begin at 9:00 AM local time, with both teams looking to secure a place in the semi-finals.

Sri Lanka will be looking to make a strong start to their knockout campaign after entering the quarter-finals as one of the seeded teams. The side will aim to put its experience to good use and produce a disciplined performance with both bat and ball against Nepal.

Meanwhile, Nepal will be confident after beating Afghanistan by five wickets in their final group-stage match. They will look to carry that momentum into the quarter-final and challenge Sri Lanka with their aggressive batting and varied bowling attack.

Match Information

Sri Lanka vs Nepal, 3rd Quarter Final

Asian Games in Japan Men's, 29 Sep 2026, Tue, 5:30 AM IST ,Korogi Sports Park

Broadcast

Sony Sports Network

Live Stream

Sony LIV

Weather Report

Korogi Sports Park

Clear

22.1°C

83% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Sri Lanka

L
W
L
L
L

Nepal

NR
W
W
W
L

Players Stats in current Series

1

Sundeep Jora

NEP - bat

91 Runs

2 Matches

2

Lokesh Bam

NEP - bat

52 Runs

2 Matches

3

Rohit Kumar Paudel

NEP - bat

33 Runs

2 Matches

4

Aasif Sheikh

NEP - wk

23 Runs

2 Matches

5

Dipendra Singh Airee

NEP - all

15 Runs

2 Matches

6

Kushal Malla

NEP - all

11 Runs

2 Matches

1

Lokesh Bam

NEP - bat

236.36

2 Matches

2

Sundeep Jora

NEP - bat

135.82

2 Matches

3

Aasif Sheikh

NEP - wk

121.05

2 Matches

4

Rohit Kumar Paudel

NEP - bat

103.13

2 Matches

5

Dipendra Singh Airee

NEP - all

83.33

2 Matches

6

Kushal Malla

NEP - all

64.71

2 Matches

1

Kushal Bhurtel

NEP - bat

4 Wkts

2 Matches

2

Lalit Rajbanshi

NEP - bowl

3 Wkts

2 Matches

1

Lalit Rajbanshi

NEP - bowl

3.25

2 Matches

2

Kushal Bhurtel

NEP - bat

5.25

2 Matches

Probable Playing XI

Sri Lanka

N Thushara, N Dickwella, Lasith Croospulle, KNA Bandara, Sineth Jayawardene, C Karunaratne, SSD Arachchige (C), MADI Hemantha, B Fernando, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Garuka Sanketh

Bench : KTH Ratnayake, Sohan de Livera, MNK Fernando, Wanuja Sahan

Nepal

Asif Sheikh, Lokesh Bam, K Bhurtel, S Jora, Rohit Kumar Paudel, Dipendra Singh Airee (C), Kushal Malla, Gulshan Kumar Jha, Sandeep Lamichhane, Sompal Kami, Lalit Rajbanshi

Bench : Aarif Sheikh, Karan KC, S Malla, NK Yadav

Injury and availability news

Will update once available.

Pitch Report

The surface at Korogi Sports Park has offered a fairly balanced contest between bat and ball. The pitch can assist pacers with the new ball, while spinners have also found some help as the innings progresses.

45%

Pace Bowling

55%

Spin Bowling

45%

Batting Pitch

135

Average Score

55%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

8
C

Dipendra Singh Airee NEP | ALL

Dipendra Singh Airee brings value with both bat and ball for Nepal. The all-rounder has scored 2,341 runs and taken 64 wickets in T20Is, making him one of Nepal's most important players.

8
VC

Kushal Bhurtel NEP | BAT

Kushal Bhurtel has scored 2,499 T20I runs at a strike rate of 136.11 and has the ability to put pressure on the opposition during the powerplay. His recent performances in Japan also make him an important player.

7.5

Niroshan Dickwella SL | WK

Niroshan Dickwella provides Sri Lanka with experience at the top of the order as well as behind the stumps. He is expected to play an important role against Nepal.

9

Sandeep Lamichhane NEP | BOWL

Sandeep Lamichhane is one of Nepal's biggest threats with the ball. The leg-spinner can be particularly effective on the Korogi Sports Park surface.

7.5

Dushan Hemantha SL | ALL

Dushan Hemantha gives Sri Lanka another spin option and could benefit from the conditions at Korogi Sports Park.

7

Lalit Rajbanshi NEP | BOWL

Lalit Rajbanshi is a left-arm orthodox spinner who can play an important role for Nepal on a surface that has offered assistance to spin.

Avoid Having These Players In Your Fantasy Sports Team

7

Sineth Jayawardene

SL | BAT

8

Sundeep Jora

NEP | BAT

Teams will be updated after Toss

Last Updated On - Sep 28 2026 3:47 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

SL

5 : 6

NEP

Credits Left
14/100

Head To Head
Niroshan Dickwella
VC

7.5

Kushal Bhurtel

8

Rohit Kumar Paudel
C

8

Sineth Jayawardene

7

Nuwanidu Fernando

7

Dipendra Singh Airee

8

Kushal Malla

8.5

Karan KC

8.5

Sher Malla

8.5

Nuwan Thushara

6.5

Tharindu Ratnayake

8.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

SL

5 : 6

NEP

Credits Left
13.5/100

Mega League
Niroshan Dickwella

7.5

Lokesh Bam

8

Kushal Bhurtel

8

Ashen Bandara

9

Sineth Jayawardene

7

Dipendra Singh Airee
C

8

Chamika Karunaratne

8.5

Dushan Hemantha

7.5

Gulshan Kumar Jha

7.5

Sandeep Lamichhane
VC

9

Nandan Yadav

6.5

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