JPN vs AFG LIVE Streaming: How To Watch Japan National Cricket Team vs Afghanistan National Cricket Team Asian Games 2026 Cricket Live In India, Afghanistan, Japan and More

Japan vs Afghanistan LIVE Streaming: The match will kick off the Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket competition, with hosts Japan taking on Afghanistan in the opening Group A fixture. The match will begin at 5:30 AM IST, with the live action available on television and online for Indian viewers.

This will be the first-ever international cricket encounter between Japan and Afghanistan. Afghanistan enter the contest with a squad featuring considerable senior international and T20 experience, while hosts Japan will look to make the most of home conditions. Afghanistan will be led by Darwish Rasooli, while Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming will captain Japan.

Tournament: Asian Games Men’s T20I 2026Match: Japan vs Afghanistan, 1st Match, Group ADate: Thursday, September 24, 2026Venue: Aichi Prefectural Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin, JapanStart Time: 5:30 AM IST | 4:30 AM AFT | 12:00 AM GMTLocal Time: 9:00 AM JST

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Japan Squad: Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming (Captain), Alexander Shirai-Patmore (Wicketkeeper), Lachlan Yamamoto-Lake, Ibrahim Takahashi, Benjamin Ito-Davis, Reo Sakurano-Thomas, Wataru Miyauchi, Charlie Hara-Hinze, Declan Suzuki-McComb, Makoto Taniyama, Shoma Sugaya-Slater, Jake Kusuda-Nairn, Alester Kadowaki-Fleming, Tsuyoshi Takada, Kohei Kubota.

Afghanistan Squad: Darwish Rasooli (Captain), Mohammad Ishaq (Wicketkeeper), Karim Janat, Faisal Shinozada, Najibullah Zadran, Nangeyalia Kharoti, Farmanullah Safi, Imran Mir, Arab Gul Momand, Faridoon Dawoodzai, Abdullah Ahmadzai, Khalid Taniwal, Hassan Eisakhil, Ismat Alam, Mohammad Akram.

Cricket fans in India can watch the Japan vs Afghanistan Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket match live on the Sony Sports Network. Online live streaming will be available through the Sony LIV app and website.

Live Streaming: Sony LIV App and WebsiteLive Telecast: Sony Sports Network

Fans in Japan can follow the Japan vs Afghanistan Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket match through Tokyo Broadcasting System Television Inc. (TBS).

Viewers in Afghanistan can follow the Asian Games cricket action through the designated local broadcast coverage for the tournament.

Fans in Pakistan can follow the Asian Games through PTV, which is carrying tournament coverage.

Viewers in Bangladesh can follow the Asian Games cricket competition through Akash Digital TV and Akash Go, subject to local availability.

Fans in Singapore can watch and stream the Asian Games through Mediacorp.

Viewers in the Republic of Korea can follow the Asian Games through MBC, SBS and TV Chosun.

Fans across the Middle East can follow the Asian Games through beIN Sports.

Asian Games coverage in Malaysia will be available through Astro, including its streaming platform.

Fans in Indonesia can follow the Asian Games cricket competition through TVRI.

Viewers in Thailand can follow the Asian Games through AIS Play and its associated broadcast channels.