Asian Games 2026 Cricket: India Schedule, Team & Live Streaming
The Men's Cricket tournament at the Asian Games 2026 is being played at Kลrogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Aichi, Japan. The men's T20 competition began on September 24 and continues through the gold medal match on October 3, 2026.
Ten teams are competing in the men's tournament. India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka entered directly at the knockout stage, while Afghanistan, Japan, Nepal, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Oman contested the preliminary groups.
The preliminary stage is now complete. Nepal topped Group A and Malaysia topped Group B, while Japan and Oman were eliminated. The first two quarter-finals on September 28 were abandoned because of persistent rain, sending Pakistan and India into the semi-finals.
๐ Asian Games 2026 Men's Cricket — Tournament Details
๐ Competition: Asian Games 2026
๐ Sport: Men's Cricket
๐ Dates: September 24 – October 3, 2026
๐ Venue: Kลrogi Sports Park, Nisshin, Aichi, Japan
๐ Host: Japan
๐ฅ Teams: 10
๐ Format: Twenty20 (T20)
⏰ Local Time: Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9)
๐ฎ๐ณ India Time: India Standard Time (IST, UTC+5:30)
๐ Last Updated: September 28, 2026
๐ Participating Teams
Ten nations took part in the men's cricket competition at Aichi-Nagoya 2026.
- ๐ฆ๐ซ Afghanistan
- ๐ง๐ฉ Bangladesh
- ๐ญ๐ฐ Hong Kong, China
- ๐ฎ๐ณ India
- ๐ฏ๐ต Japan
- ๐ฒ๐พ Malaysia
- ๐ณ๐ต Nepal
- ๐ด๐ฒ Oman
- ๐ต๐ฐ Pakistan
- ๐ฑ๐ฐ Sri Lanka
๐ Groups and Qualification
Group A
- ๐ฆ๐ซ Afghanistan
- ๐ฏ๐ต Japan
- ๐ณ๐ต Nepal
Advanced: Nepal and Afghanistan
Group B
- ๐ญ๐ฐ Hong Kong, China
- ๐ฒ๐พ Malaysia
- ๐ด๐ฒ Oman
Advanced: Malaysia and Hong Kong, China
Seeded Teams
- ๐ฎ๐ณ India
- ๐ต๐ฐ Pakistan
- ๐ง๐ฉ Bangladesh
- ๐ฑ๐ฐ Sri Lanka
Entered directly into the quarter-finals.
๐ Competition Format
The six lower-seeded teams were divided into two preliminary groups of three. Each group was scheduled as a single round-robin competition.
The top two teams from each group advanced to the quarter-finals, joining the four seeded teams: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
The knockout stage consists of four quarter-finals, two semi-finals, a bronze medal match and the gold medal match.
๐ Group A — Final Standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | NR | Pts | NRR | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ๐ณ๐ต Nepal | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.842 | Advanced to the knockout stage |
| 2 | ๐ฆ๐ซ Afghanistan | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.846 | Advanced to the quarter-finals |
| 3 | ๐ฏ๐ต Japan (H) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | −2.400 | Eliminated |
(H) Host. Nepal finished first in Group A with three points. The Nepal vs Japan match was abandoned because of rain, giving Nepal one additional no-result point.
๐ Group B — Final Standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | NR | Pts | NRR | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ๐ฒ๐พ Malaysia | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2.950 | Advanced to the knockout stage |
| 2 | ๐ญ๐ฐ Hong Kong, China | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | −0.075 | Advanced to the quarter-finals |
| 3 | ๐ด๐ฒ Oman | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | −2.050 | Eliminated |
Malaysia finished first in Group B with three points. The Malaysia vs Oman match was abandoned because of rain.
๐ Men's Cricket — Preliminary Results
September 24 — Match 1
๐ฆ๐ซ Afghanistan 129/6 (20 overs)
๐ฏ๐ต Japan 81 (19.3 overs)
Afghanistan won by 48 runs.
Mohammad Akram: 34 (29)
Shoma Sugaya-Slater: 2/18 (3 overs)
Reo Sakurano-Thomas: 23 (24)
Arab Gul: 4/8 (4 overs)
Venue: Kลrogi Sports Park, Nisshin
Toss: Japan won the toss and elected to field.
September 24 — Match 2
๐ญ๐ฐ Hong Kong, China 81/9 (20 overs)
๐ฒ๐พ Malaysia 84/2 (12 overs)
Malaysia won by 8 wickets.
Shiv Mathur: 29 (39)
Pavandeep Singh: 3/11 (4 overs)
Muhamad Syahadat: 36* (32)
Nasrulla Rana: 2/23 (3 overs)
Venue: Kลrogi Sports Park, Nisshin
Toss: Hong Kong won the toss and elected to bat.
September 25 — Match 3
๐ญ๐ฐ Hong Kong, China 121/8 (20 overs)
๐ด๐ฒ Oman 80/6 (20 overs)
Hong Kong won by 41 runs.
Hafeez Khan: 33 (37)
Mohammed Al Balushi: 3/17 (4 overs)
Sufyan Mehmood: 26* (35)
Ayush Shukla: 3/23 (4 overs)
Venue: Kลrogi Sports Park, Nisshin
Toss: Hong Kong won the toss and elected to bat.
September 25 — Match 4
๐ฆ๐ซ Afghanistan 102/7 (20 overs)
๐ณ๐ต Nepal 103/5 (17.2 overs)
Nepal won by 5 wickets.
Faisal Shinozada: 30 (33)
Kushal Bhurtel: 4/21 (4 overs)
Sundeep Jora: 34 (35)
Faridoon Dawoodzai: 1/10 (3 overs)
Venue: Kลrogi Sports Park, Nisshin
Toss: Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat.
September 26 — Match 5
๐ณ๐ต Nepal 149/4 (15 overs)
๐ฏ๐ต Japan — No result
Match abandoned due to rain.
Sundeep Jora: 57* (32)
Reo Sakurano-Thomas: 1/7 (2 overs)
Venue: Kลrogi Sports Park, Nisshin
Toss: Japan won the toss and elected to field.
The match was reduced to 15 overs per side because of rain. No further play was possible.
September 26 — Match 6
๐ฒ๐พ Malaysia vs ๐ด๐ฒ Oman
Match abandoned due to rain.
Venue: Kลrogi Sports Park, Nisshin
Toss: No toss.
No play was possible because of rain.
⏰ Asian Games 2026 Cricket — Japan Time & India Time
All men's cricket fixtures are listed in Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9). India Standard Time is 3 hours and 30 minutes behind Japan.
| Japan (JST) | India (IST) | Session |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 AM | 05:30 AM | Morning match |
| 01:30 PM | 10:00 AM | Afternoon / knockout match |
๐บ Where to Watch Asian Games 2026 Men's Cricket
Broadcast and streaming availability varies by territory. Viewers should check their local authorized broadcaster for the latest match-specific coverage.
๐ฎ๐ณ India
TV: Sony Sports Network
Streaming: SonyLIV
Time zone: IST (UTC+5:30)
Indian viewers can check Sony Sports Network and SonyLIV for Asian Games cricket coverage and match availability.
๐ต๐ฐ Pakistan
TV: PTV / PTV Sports
Time zone: PKT (UTC+5)
Viewers should check the latest PTV schedule for specific men's cricket semi-final coverage.
๐ง๐ฉ Bangladesh
TV: Akash Digital TV / listed Asian Games coverage
Streaming: Akash Go for listed coverage
Time zone: BST (UTC+6)
Availability can vary by match and rights package. Check local listings before the Bangladesh vs Malaysia quarter-final.
๐ฑ๐ฐ Sri Lanka
Time zone: SLST (UTC+5:30)
Sri Lankan viewers should check authorized local Asian Games broadcasters and sports listings for the Sri Lanka vs Nepal quarter-final.
๐ International Viewers
International broadcast rights differ by territory. Fans outside the main cricket markets should check their local authorized Asian Games broadcaster or official streaming platform.
๐ Quarter-Finals — Asian Games 2026 Men's Cricket
The first two quarter-finals were abandoned on September 28 because of persistent rain at Kลrogi Sports Park. Pakistan and India progressed to the semi-finals as the higher-seeded teams under the tournament playing conditions.
Quarter-Final 1 — September 28
๐ญ๐ฐ Hong Kong, China vs ๐ต๐ฐ Pakistan
09:00 JST • 05:30 IST
Match abandoned due to rain.
Result: Pakistan advanced to the semi-finals as the higher-seeded team.
Venue: Kลrogi Sports Park, Nisshin
Toss: No toss.
Umpires: Viswanadan Kalidas (MAS) and Prageeth Rambukwella (SL)
Quarter-Final 2 — September 28
๐ฆ๐ซ Afghanistan vs ๐ฎ๐ณ India
13:30 JST • 10:00 IST
Match abandoned due to rain.
Result: India advanced to the semi-finals as the higher-seeded team.
Venue: Kลrogi Sports Park, Nisshin
Toss: No toss.
Umpires: Prageeth Rambukwella (SL) and Gazi Sohel (BAN)
Quarter-Final 3 — September 29
๐ณ๐ต Nepal vs ๐ฑ๐ฐ Sri Lanka
09:00 JST • 05:30 IST
Status: Scheduled
Venue: Kลrogi Sports Park, Nisshin
Quarter-Final 4 — September 29
๐ง๐ฉ Bangladesh vs ๐ฒ๐พ Malaysia
13:30 JST • 10:00 IST
Status: Scheduled
Venue: Kลrogi Sports Park, Nisshin
๐ฅ Semi-Finals — Current Bracket
Semi-Final 1
October 1, 2026
09:00 JST • 05:30 IST
๐ต๐ฐ Pakistan
vs Winner QF4
Bangladesh vs Malaysia
Venue: Kลrogi Sports Park, Nisshin
Semi-Final 2
October 1, 2026
13:30 JST • 10:00 IST
๐ฎ๐ณ India
vs Winner QF3
Sri Lanka vs Nepal
Venue: Kลrogi Sports Park, Nisshin
๐ฅ Bronze Medal Match & ๐ฅ Gold Medal Match
๐ฅ Bronze Medal Match
October 3, 2026
09:00 JST • 05:30 IST
TBD vs TBD
Venue: Kลrogi Sports Park, Nisshin
๐ฅ Gold Medal Match
October 3, 2026
13:30 JST • 10:00 IST
TBD vs TBD
Venue: Kลrogi Sports Park, Nisshin
๐ Live Results & Official Schedule
Follow the official Asian Games competition platform for live scores, match status, fixtures and results.
๐ฅ Men's Cricket Squads
The tournament features 10 national teams. The four seeded teams are India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
๐ฎ๐ณ India
Shreyas Iyer (c), Tilak Varma, Ravi Bishnoi, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy, Shivam Dube, Ishan Kishan, Vipraj Nigam, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Arshdeep Singh, Washington Sundar, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yash Thakur.
๐ต๐ฐ Pakistan
Sahibzada Farhan (c), Abdul Samad, Abrar Ahmed, Haider Ali, Saim Ayub, Ahmed Daniyal, Akif Javed, Usman Khan, Arafat Minhas, Salman Mirza, Saad Masood, Sufyan Moqim, Hasan Nawaz, Ali Raza and Maaz Sadaqat.
๐ง๐ฉ Bangladesh
Litton Das (c), Tawhid Hridoy, Nasum Ahmed, Yasir Ali, Parvez Hossain Emon, Mahedi Hasan, Tanzid Hasan, Saif Hassan, Mosaddek Hossain, Rishad Hossain, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Mustafizur Rahman, Mohammad Saifuddin and Najmul Hossain Shanto.
๐ฑ๐ฐ Sri Lanka
Sahan Arachchige (c), Ashen Bandara, Lasith Croospulle, Keshan de Livera, Niroshan Dickwella, Binura Fernando, Nuwanidu Fernando, Tharindu Hansaka, Dushan Hemantha, Sineth Jayawardena, Chamika Karunaratne, Pramod Madushan, Wanuja Sahan, Nuwan Thushara and Vijayakanth Viyaskanth.
๐ Final Standings
The final medal positions will be determined after the semi-finals and medal matches. The lower positions currently reflect the completed preliminary stage and quarter-final progression.
| Rank | Team | Pld | W | L | T | NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | TBD | Gold medalist — TBD | ||||
| 2nd | TBD | Silver medalist — TBD | ||||
| 3rd | TBD | Bronze medalist — TBD | ||||
| 4th | TBD | TBD | ||||
| 5th | TBD | TBD | ||||
| 6th | TBD | TBD | ||||
| 7th | ๐ฆ๐ซ Afghanistan | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 8th | ๐ญ๐ฐ Hong Kong, China | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 9th | ๐ด๐ฒ Oman | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 10th | ๐ฏ๐ต Japan | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
❓ Asian Games 2026 Men's Cricket FAQ
When is men's cricket at the Asian Games 2026?
The men's cricket competition is scheduled from September 24 to October 3, 2026.
Where is Asian Games 2026 men's cricket being played?
The men's cricket competition is being played at Kลrogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
How many teams are participating?
A total of 10 teams are participating in the men's T20 tournament.
Which teams entered directly into the quarter-finals?
India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka entered directly into the knockout stage.
Who qualified from Group A?
Nepal finished first and Afghanistan finished second. Japan was eliminated after the preliminary stage.
Who qualified from Group B?
Malaysia finished first and Hong Kong, China finished second. Oman was eliminated after the preliminary stage.
Why was the Nepal vs Japan match abandoned?
The match was reduced to 15 overs per side because of rain, but no further play was possible. The game ended as a no result.
Why was Malaysia vs Oman abandoned?
No play was possible because of rain, so the match was abandoned without a toss.
What happened in the Pakistan vs Hong Kong quarter-final?
The September 28 quarter-final was abandoned without a ball being bowled because of persistent rain. Pakistan advanced to the semi-finals as the higher-seeded team.
What happened in the India vs Afghanistan quarter-final?
The September 28 quarter-final was also abandoned without a ball being bowled because of rain. India advanced to the semi-finals as the higher-seeded team.
Who will Pakistan play in the semi-final?
Pakistan will face the winner of the Bangladesh vs Malaysia quarter-final on October 1.
Who will India play in the semi-final?
India will face the winner of the Sri Lanka vs Nepal quarter-final on October 1.
What time are the semi-finals?
The first semi-final is scheduled for 9:00 AM JST / 5:30 AM IST on October 1. The second semi-final is scheduled for 1:30 PM JST / 10:00 AM IST.
When is the Asian Games men's cricket final?
The men's gold medal match is scheduled for October 3, 2026 at 1:30 PM JST / 10:00 AM IST at Kลrogi Sports Park.
Where can I follow live Asian Games cricket results?
Fans can follow official fixtures, scores, match status and results through the official Asian Games results platform.
๐ Official Cricket Information
Official Asian Games Results: results.asiangames2026.org
Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya: Official Aichi-Nagoya 2026 website
๐ Asian Games 2026 Men's Cricket
Follow the complete men's cricket tournament for schedule, live results, standings, match times, India IST timings, quarter-finals, semi-finals, medal matches and where to watch.
The preliminary stage is complete, while the knockout stage continues through October 3, 2026.
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