Japan vs Afghanistan Players & Playing XIs · T20I 2026
Japan vs Afghanistan: who played
Afghanistan won by 48 runs in T20I 2026 at Korogi Sports Park on 24 September 2026. Mohammad Akram Zazai top-scored with 34 off 29 balls and Arab Gul took 4/8.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Japan vs Afghanistan?
Japan XI: Lachlan Yamamoto-Lake, Reo Sakurano, Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming (c), Benjamin Ito-Davis, Alexander Shirai-Patmore (wk), Ibrahim Takahashi, Charlie Hara-Hinze, Wataru Miyauchi, Declan Suzuki-McComb, Makoto Taniyama, Shoma Sugaya-Slater. Afghanistan XI: Mohammad Akram Zazai, Hassan Eisakhil, Karim Janat, Darwish Rasooli (c), Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Ishaq (wk), Ismat Alam, Abdullah Ahmadzai, Nangeyalia Kharote, Faridoon Dawoodzai, Arab Gul.
Who won Japan vs Afghanistan?
Afghanistan won by 48 runs. The match was played at Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin on 24 September 2026, in T20I 2026. Mohammad Akram Zazai top-scored with 34 off 29 balls and Arab Gul took 4/8.
When and where was Japan vs Afghanistan played?
Japan vs Afghanistan was played at Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin on Thursday 24 September 2026, in T20I 2026.
What were the final scores in Japan vs Afghanistan?
Japan scored 81/10 in 19.3 overs. Afghanistan scored 129/6 in 20 overs. Afghanistan won by 48 runs. The full scorecard, with every batter's and bowler's figures, is on this page.
Who was the Statz MVP in Japan vs Afghanistan?
Arab Gul was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 162/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Japan vs Afghanistan?
Mohammad Akram Zazai top-scored with 34 off 29 balls, a strike rate of 117.2. Darwish Rasooli made the next-highest score, 29 off 27 balls. Every innings is on the scorecard, with the fours, sixes and strike rate of each batter.
Who took the most wickets in Japan vs Afghanistan?
Arab Gul took 4/8 in 4 overs.