Afghanistan beat Japan by 49 runs in Asian Games men's cricket opener

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Afghanistan defeated Japan in their opening men's cricket match at the Asian Games, held in Nisshin. Japan were set a target of 130 runs but were bowled out for just 81, losing by 49 runs. Spinners Gul and Kharote were the key architects of the victory, dismantling Japan's batting lineup. The result gave Afghanistan a winning start to their Asian Games cricket campaign.

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