Sri Lanka vs Nepal Fantasy XI, Captain Picks & Pitch Report — Asian Games Men 2026 Match 9
Sri Lanka take on Nepal in Asian Games Men 2026 at Korogi Sports Park on September 29, 2026, with play starting at 5:30 AM IST. SL arrive with 1 win from their last 5, NEP with 1 from 2. Innings at this ground have averaged 107 across 6 completed matches. Kushal Bhurtel is the form pick of the two squads with 4 runs and 4 wickets in 2 matches. Below: the full suggested fantasy XI, captain and vice-captain picks, pitch report, head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
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Korogi Sports Park has averaged 107 runs an innings in Asian Games Men 2026, from 6 completed matches. Totals have ranged from 80 to 149, so par is worth judging on the day rather than from the fixture list. Chasing sides have won 3 of 4 here — expect the toss winner to bowl first. NEP have played 2 matches here in Asian Games Men 2026, averaging 126 and winning 1 of 2 with a best of 149.
Tip: Always check the official playing XI announced on match day before finalising your fantasy team — last-minute changes happen.
Team Assessment
Sri Lanka have been inconsistent lately (1W in their last 5) — which version turns up is the question.
Nepal have been inconsistent lately (1W in their last 2) — which version turns up is the question.
Key Players to Watch
Nuwan Thushara is a key SL name for this fixture; their role will be clearer at the toss.
Pramod Madushan is a key SL name for this fixture; their role will be clearer at the toss.
Lasith Croospulle is a key SL name for this fixture; their role will be clearer at the toss.
Binura Fernando is a key SL name for this fixture; their role will be clearer at the toss.
Kushal Bhurtel has 4 runs and 4 wickets in 2 matches for NEP in Asian Games Men 2026, averaging 85 fantasy points a game and with a best of 172.
91 runs in 2 matches in Asian Games Men 2026 makes Sundeep Jora one of NEP's most reliable fantasy assets, averaging 73 fantasy points a game and with a best of 103.
Lalit Rajbanshi brings 3 wickets in 2 matches to this fixture for NEP, averaging 61.5 fantasy points a game and with a best of 119.
Lokesh Bam has 52 runs in 2 matches for NEP in Asian Games Men 2026, averaging 60.5 fantasy points a game and with a best of 107.
Fantasy Cricket Picks
4 runs and 4 wickets in 2 matches for NEP in Asian Games Men 2026 at 85 points a game — a high-floor pick. A reliable 2× multiplier choice.
A core SL pick — confirm the role at the toss. Strong 1.5× value.
Must Picks
A core SL pick — confirm the role at the toss.
A core SL pick — confirm the role at the toss.
4 runs and 4 wickets in 2 matches for NEP in Asian Games Men 2026 at 85 points a game — a high-floor pick.
91 runs in 2 matches for NEP in Asian Games Men 2026 at 73 points a game — a high-floor pick.
Differential Picks (Grand League)
In Asian Games Men 2026, Lalit Rajbanshi has already posted a single-match best of 119 fantasy points against a 61.5-point average — a boom-or-bust profile most teams will skip.
Suggested Fantasy XI
Match Prediction
Little separates these two on current form, so expect a tight, momentum-driven battle.
This XI leans 7-4 towards SL, which is a deliberate bet rather than a hedge. Kushal Bhurtel takes the armband. If SL are rolled over cheaply, most of your score goes with them. If you want to de-risk it, swap one SL middle-order batter for the equivalent slot on the other side before the toss.
Match Trivia
The highest individual score at Korogi Sports Park in Asian Games Men 2026 is Sundeep Jora's 57 off 32 balls.
The best bowling figures at Korogi Sports Park in Asian Games Men 2026 are Arab Gul's 4/8.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win Sri Lanka vs Nepal?
Little separates these two on current form, so expect a tight, momentum-driven battle.
Who should be captain for Sri Lanka vs Nepal in fantasy cricket?
Kushal Bhurtel is the top captain pick, with Nuwan Thushara as vice-captain. 4 runs and 4 wickets in 2 matches for NEP in Asian Games Men 2026 at 85 points a game — a high-floor pick. A reliable 2× multiplier choice.
What is the pitch report for Korogi Sports Park?
Korogi Sports Park has averaged 107 runs an innings in Asian Games Men 2026, from 6 completed matches. Totals have ranged from 80 to 149, so par is worth judging on the day rather than from the fixture list. Chasing sides have won 3 of 4 here — expect the toss winner to bowl first. NEP have played 2 matches here in Asian Games Men 2026, averaging 126 and winning 1 of 2 with a best of 149.
When is Sri Lanka vs Nepal?
Sri Lanka vs Nepal is scheduled for September 29, 2026 at 5:30 AM IST, Korogi Sports Park.
What is the head-to-head record between Sri Lanka and Nepal?
No completed head-to-head meetings between SL and NEP are on record yet — this is a fresh contest.
How have Sri Lanka and Nepal been performing recently?
Sri Lanka have been inconsistent lately (1W in their last 5) — which version turns up is the question. Nepal have been inconsistent lately (1W in their last 2) — which version turns up is the question.
Who is a good differential pick for Sri Lanka vs Nepal?
Lalit Rajbanshi (NEP) — In Asian Games Men 2026, Lalit Rajbanshi has already posted a single-match best of 119 fantasy points against a 61.5-point average — a boom-or-bust profile most teams will skip.
Are there any notable stats for Sri Lanka vs Nepal?
The highest individual score at Korogi Sports Park in Asian Games Men 2026 is Sundeep Jora's 57 off 32 balls. The best bowling figures at Korogi Sports Park in Asian Games Men 2026 are Arab Gul's 4/8.
What's a good fantasy XI for Sri Lanka vs Nepal?
A balanced XI built from both squads: Sohan de Livera, Lasith Croospulle, Niroshan Dickwella, Nuwanidu Fernando, Wanuja Sahan, Sahan Arachchige, Nuwan Thushara, Lalit Rajbanshi, Sandeep Lamichhane, Kushal Bhurtel, Sundeep Jora. Adjust based on the confirmed playing XI closer to the toss.
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