Asian Games 2026: Mohammad Akram, bowlers star as Afghanistan begin campaign with 48-run win over Japan

Mint - Sep 24, 2026

After Mohammad Akram top-scored for Afghanistan with 34 runs, Arab Gul Momand took four wickets to bowl out Japan for just 81 runs. 

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