Cricket at Asian Games 2026 Women's Competition Full Schedule in IST
Get the full schedule for the Asian Games 2026 Women's Cricket competition, held from September 17-22 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Discover when defending champions India, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, play their quarter-final against hosts Japan on September 17 at 5:30 AM IST.
Cricket fans across India are buzzing as the full schedule for the Women's Cricket competition at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 has been officially released. The defending champions, India, led by captain Harmanpreet Kaur, will embark on their gold medal quest from September 17, with their first match against Japan. All matches will take place at the Kōrogi Sports Park in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. The tournament, played in the high-octane Twenty20 International (T20I) format, promises a week of thrilling cricketing action, culminating in the medal matches on September 22. Jemimah Rodrigues Ruled Out of Women’s Asia Cup and Asian Games 2026; Pratika Rawal Named Injury Replacement.
India, who clinched a historic gold at the 2023 Hangzhou edition by defeating Sri Lanka, will begin their campaign directly in the quarter-finals, a testament to their strong ICC ranking. The women's tournament is structured as a direct knockout competition, ensuring every match is a high-stakes encounter. Eight nations will vie for supremacy, including automatic qualifiers India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and hosts Japan, alongside qualifiers China, Malaysia, and Thailand.
Full Women's Cricket Schedule (All Times in IST)
All matchdays will feature double-headers, with morning games starting at 5:30 AM IST and afternoon matches at 10:30 AM IST.
| Date | Match | Stage | Start Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 17 | India vs Japan | Quarter-final 1 | 5:30 AM |
| September 17 | Pakistan vs Thailand | Quarter-final 2 | 10:30 AM |
| September 18 | Bangladesh vs China | Quarter-final 3 | 5:30 AM |
| September 18 | Sri Lanka vs Malaysia | Quarter-final 4 | 10:30 AM |
| September 20 | Winner QF1 vs Winner QF3 | Semi-final 1 | 5:30 AM |
| September 20 | Winner QF2 vs Winner QF4 | Semi-final 2 | 10:30 AM |
| September 22 | Loser SF1 vs Loser SF2 | Bronze Medal | 5:30 AM |
| September 22 | Winner SF1 vs Winner SF2 | Gold Medal | 10:30 AM |
India's Campaign and Key Teams
The Indian women's squad for the Asian Games 2026 features a strong line-up, including captain Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, and Deepti Sharma, among others. India's triumph in the previous edition marked their first-ever Asian Games gold in women's cricket, a feat they will be keen to replicate. Pakistan has also historically performed well, securing gold medals in the 2010 and 2014 editions. Cricket at Asian Games 2026: India Men's and Women's Cricket Draws Revealed for Aichi–Nagoya Event.
The stage is set for an exciting women's cricket tournament at the Asian Games 2026, with India looking to stamp their authority once again and maintain their golden streak. Fans are eagerly anticipating a week of intense competition as teams battle for continental glory in Japan.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Sep 07, 2026 01:24 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
