Cricket at Asian Games 2026 Men's Competition Full Schedule in IST
Get the complete schedule for the Asian Games 2026 Men's Cricket Competition, including all match dates, timings in Indian Standard Time (IST), and venues. Discover when India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh will play their quarter-final matches, starting September 24 and culminating in the final on October 3, 2026, in Nisshin, Japan.
Cricket fans across Asia, especially in India, can mark their calendars as the Men's Cricket Competition at the Asian Games 2026 is just around the corner. The tournament, hosted in Nisshin, will commence on September 24, 2026, culminating in the grand final on October 3, 2026. Powerhouses like India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh have directly qualified for the quarter-finals, ensuring a thrilling knockout stage. India Squad for Asian Games 2026: Shreyas Iyer to Lead, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Included.
Group Stage Fixtures (All matches at Nisshin, Japan)
The group stage will see six teams battle it out for a place in the quarter-finals alongside the seeded nations. Group A comprises Japan, Afghanistan, and Nepal, while Group B features Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Oman. All group stage matches are scheduled for September 24-26, 2026.
| Date | Match | Time (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 24 '26 | Japan vs Afghanistan | 05:30 AM IST | Nisshin |
| Thu, Sep 24 '26 | Hong Kong vs Malaysia | 10:30 AM IST | Nisshin |
| Fri, Sep 25 '26 | Hong Kong vs Oman | 05:30 AM IST | Nisshin |
| Fri, Sep 25 '26 | Afghanistan vs Nepal | 10:30 AM IST | Nisshin |
| Sat, Sep 26 '26 | Japan vs Nepal | 05:30 AM IST | Nisshin |
| Sat, Sep 26 '26 | Malaysia vs Oman | 10:30 AM IST | Nisshin |
Knockout Stage Schedule
The real action intensifies with the quarter-finals, where the top cricketing nations of the continent will join the fray. India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh await the winners from the group stage to determine their opponents. The knockout matches are spread across late September and early October. Cricket at Asian Games 2026: BCCI’s Concerns Over Player Accommodation and Facilities Addressed by Organisers.
Quarter-Finals
| Date | Match | Time (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 28 '26 | Pakistan vs TBA (1st Quarter-Final) | 05:30 AM IST | Nisshin |
| Mon, Sep 28 '26 | India vs TBA (2nd Quarter-Final) | 10:30 AM IST | Nisshin |
| Tue, Sep 29 '26 | Sri Lanka vs TBA (3rd Quarter-Final) | 05:30 AM IST | Nisshin |
| Tue, Sep 29 '26 | Bangladesh vs TBA (4th Quarter-Final) | 10:30 AM IST | Nisshin |
Semi-Finals
| Date | Match | Time (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 01 '26 | 1st Semi-Final (TBA vs TBA) | 05:30 AM IST | Nisshin |
| Thu, Oct 01 '26 | 2nd Semi-Final (TBA vs TBA) | 10:30 AM IST | Nisshin |
Medal Matches
| Date | Match | Time (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 03 '26 | 3rd Place Play-off (TBA vs TBA) | 05:30 AM IST | Nisshin |
| Sat, Oct 03 '26 | Final (TBA vs TBA) | 10:30 AM IST | Nisshin |
With a compact schedule and high stakes, the Asian Games 2026 Men's Cricket Competition promises a riveting experience for fans. All eyes will be on the teams as they vie for continental glory in Nisshin.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Sep 07, 2026 12:48 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
