Asian Games 2026 Cricket Semifinal Schedule: Who Plays Whom
Stay updated with the Asian Games 2026 Men's Cricket semifinal schedule from Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Cricketing powerhouses India and Pakistan have secured their berths in the semifinals on October 1 at Kōrogi Sports Park in Nisshin, following rain-affected quarter-final victories. Two more teams will join them after Tuesday's crucial quarter-final matches.
The highly anticipated men's cricket competition at the XX Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, is heating up as India and Pakistan have officially booked their places in the semi-finals. Heavy rain disrupted Monday's quarter-final clashes at the Kōrogi Sports Park in Nisshin, leading to both matches being abandoned and the higher-ranked teams advancing to the next stage. Nepal Qualifies For Asian Games 2026 Cricket QF; Sets Up Clash With Sri Lanka After Japan Clash Ends in No-Result.
India and Pakistan Advance in Rain-Hit Quarterfinals
Defending champions India, led by Shreyas Iyer, were slated to face Afghanistan in Quarter-final 2 today. However, persistent rain forced the abandonment of the match. Due to their superior T20I ranking, India progressed directly to the semi-finals. Similarly, Pakistan's encounter against Hong Kong in Quarter-final 1 also suffered the same fate, with Pakistan moving forward by virtue of being the higher-seeded team.
These outcomes set the stage for two thrilling semi-final encounters on Wednesday, October 1, at the same venue. The remaining two quarter-final matches, scheduled for Tuesday, September 29, will determine India and Pakistan's opponents.
Remaining Quarter-Finals to Complete Semifinal Lineup
Cricket fans will be keenly watching Tuesday's action to see who completes the final four. Sri Lanka will take on Nepal in Quarter-final 3, while Bangladesh will face Malaysia in Quarter-final 4. Both matches promise exciting cricket as teams vie for a spot against the subcontinental giants. India Qualify for Men's Asian Games 2026 Cricket Semifinal as IND vs AFG Match Called Off Due to Rain.
Here is the detailed schedule for the upcoming knockout matches:
Men's Cricket Knockout Schedule
| Match Stage | Date | Teams | Venue | Start Time (JST) | Start Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarter-final 3 | Sep 29, 2026 | Sri Lanka vs Nepal | Kōrogi Sports Park | 09:00 JST | 05:30 IST |
| Quarter-final 4 | Sep 29, 2026 | Bangladesh vs Malaysia | Kōrogi Sports Park | 13:30 JST | 10:00 IST |
| Semifinal 1 | Oct 1, 2026 | Pakistan vs Winner of QF3 | Kōrogi Sports Park | 09:00 JST | 05:30 IST |
| Semifinal 2 | Oct 1, 2026 | India vs Winner of QF4 | Kōrogi Sports Park | 13:30 JST | 10:00 IST |
| Bronze Medal Match | Oct 3, 2026 | Loser SF1 vs Loser SF2 | Kōrogi Sports Park | 09:00 JST | 05:30 IST |
| Gold Medal Match | Oct 3, 2026 | Winner SF1 vs Winner SF2 | Kōrogi Sports Park | 13:30 JST | 10:00 IST |
Note: JST (Japan Standard Time) is UTC+9. IST (Indian Standard Time) is UTC+5:30.
With India and Pakistan, two of cricket's most formidable teams, already through, the stage is set for an electrifying conclusion to the Asian Games 2026 Men's Cricket tournament. All eyes will now turn to Tuesday's quarter-finals to finalize the high-stakes semi-final matchups.
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