On Tuesday, September 29, Sri Lanka and Nepal will lock horns for quarterfinal 3 of Asian Games 2026. The two teams will lock horns at the Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin. Talking about the two teams, Sri Lanka earned a direct entry to the quarterfinal, while Nepal had to play the group stage.
Nepal scripted history by defeating Afghanistan in their opening match of the tournament. Their second match against Japan was abandoned due to rain. They eventually topped their group, locking a quarterfinal against Sri Lanka.
The first two quarterfinal games at the same venue were washed out due to rain. The threat is constantly looming over the proceedings at the Asian Games. The fans are curious about the possibility of Sri Lanka vs Nepal match happening.
Therefore, this article will shed light on Korogi Sports Park Pitch Report, Weather Report for Sri Lanka vs Nepal Asian Games 2026 quarterfinal.
Korogi Sports Park Pitch Report For SL Vs NEP Asian Games 2026 Quarterfinal
Criterion
Data
Matches played
8
Matches won by team batting 1st
2
Matches won by team bowling 1st
2
Tied/NR
0/4
Average 1st innings score
116.4
Average 2nd innings score
87
Average run rate
5.67
% of wickets by pacers
35.18
% of wickets by spinners
64.81
(Korogi Sports Park stats in Asian Games 2026)
Rain has played a big role at the Korogi Sports Park. So far, 8 matches have been played at this venue in the Asian Games 2026, with two games won by batting first, two by the chasing team, and a whopping four matches abandoned.
The Korogi Sports Park pitch will favour the bowlers and not the batters. So far, it has been a low-scoring tournament despite the short ground dimensions. The pitch will be slow, and the ball will not come nicely onto the bat.
In this tournament, the average run rate has been 5.67, indicating that the Korogi Sports Park pitch has been difficult for the batters.
As the data reveals, spinners have taken 64.81% of the wickets in the Asian Games 2026, suggesting that the Korogi Sports Park pitch for the Sri Lanka vs Nepal match will once again be helpful for the spinners, making it difficult for run-scoring.
The toss will play a crucial role here because, with the rain threat looming large, the toss-winning captain will ideally look to bowl first.
Korogi Sports Park Weather Update For SL Vs NEP
Criterion
Data
Temperature (in degrees Celsius)
23
Wind
NNW 11 km/h
Cloud cover
100%
Probability of precipitation
91%
(Weather update as per Accuweather)
It looks like the fans will witness another abandoned match in Korogi because Accuweather predicts 91% chances of rain. There will be 100% cloud cover with temperature soaring upto 23°C.
The chances of Sri Lanka vs Nepal match getting abandoned is real because the stadium does not support a great drainage system. In case that happens, then Sri Lanka will advance to the semis.
Conclusion
The rain will play a huge role at the Korogi Sports Park for Sri Lanka vs Nepal match. With rain threat, the match is unlikely and even if there is a game on the cards, then the surface will favour the bowlers.
There will be extra help for the bowlers and it won't come nicely onto the bat, making things more difficult for the batters.
Korogi Stadium - (Source: X)
