Nepal’s national men’s cricket team has returned home after competing in the 20th Asian Games in Tokyo, Japan. Officials of the Nepal Cricket Association (CAN) welcomed the team upon its arrival.
Nepal did not win a medal at the Games, but the team recorded a notable group-stage victory, defeating Test nation Afghanistan by five wickets. The result marked Nepal’s first win over Afghanistan in 12 years.
Nepal’s campaign at the Asian Games
The team represented Nepal in the men’s cricket competition at the 20th Asian Games. While it finished the tournament without a medal, the victory over Afghanistan was a highlight of its campaign.
Key details
- Nepal returned from Tokyo, Japan, after the 20th Asian Games.
- CAN officials welcomed the team home.
- Nepal defeated Afghanistan by five wickets in the group stage.
- The victory came after 12 years without a win over Afghanistan.
