Will Nepal vs Sri Lanka Asian Games Quarterfinal Be Washed Out? Weather Update

The Nepal cricket team is all prepared to play their Asian Games 2026 quarter-final fixture against Sri Lanka on September 29 (Tuesday). The match will be played at the Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin, where the entire Asian Games cricket games are being played.

Sri Lanka qualified on virtue of being one of the top four teams in Asia while Nepal secured its qualification after finishing at the top of their group. Since it is a knockout game, both teams will be pushing hard for a win.

However, the chances of a Nepal vs Sri Lanka Asian Games washout are high. The Korogi Sports Park weather update for September 29 is not great, which is a bad news for the Nepali fans.

Will Nepal vs Sri Lanka Asian Games Quarterfinal Be Washed Out?

According to AccuWeather, the September 29 weather will remain cloudy with frequent rain. The temperature will revolve around 18°C to 21°C. There will be 90% chance of rain for this match, and a washout cannot be ruled out.

The Nepal vs Sri Lanka cricket weather report is clearly not a great sign for the fans who were eagerly awaiting this big game. Nepal are high on confidence after their recent performances while Sri Lanka are amongst the best cricket teams in the world.

It is expected to be an excellent game with both teams likely to give their all. Nepal will be led by Dipendra Singh Airee while Sahan Arachchige will lead a second-string side of Sri Lanka.

What Happens If Nepal vs Sri Lanka Match is Washout?

If the NEP vs SL match is washed out, Sri Lanka will qualify for the semifinals on virtue of being higher ranked than Nepal. It will be a heartbreak for Nepal if this match is washed out due to rain.

The Nepali fans, who are highly passionate, will be hoping for a game so that it gives the team a chance to qualify for the semi-finals. They had a terrific campaign in the group stage and even topped it after defeating Afghanistan.

On the other hand, Sri Lanka have arrived here with a second-string team which has a lot of inexperienced players. They will be hoping to make this opportunity count in the absence of first-choice players.