Rain denies Japan as Nepal top Group A, set up Sri Lanka quarterfinal
Summary
Rain stopped Japan from beginning its chase after Nepal posted 150 in 15 overs, sending Nepal through as Group A winners at the Asian Games. Nepal will face Sri Lanka in the quarterfinal on September 29, while Japan were eliminated.
Key Points
- Nepal topped Group A after its match against Japan at the 20th Asian Games was abandoned because of persistent rain.
- Sundeep Jora scored 57 off 32 balls and Lokesh Bam made an unbeaten 52 off 22 balls to lift Nepal to 150 in 15 overs.
- Japan could not start its innings, and the points were shared, sending Nepal into the quarterfinal against Sri Lanka.
- Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh advanced to the quarterfinal stage, with India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh qualifying directly.
