India Likely Playing XI for Asian Games 2026 Quarterfinal vs Afghanistan: Check Predicted 11
Discover India's likely Playing XI for their Asian Games 2026 men's cricket quarter-final against Afghanistan on September 28, 2026, at 10:30 AM IST. This crucial clash at Kōrogi Sports Park in Aichi, Japan, sees defending champions India take on an Afghanistan squad featuring emerging talents and experienced players like Najibullah Zadran.
The highly anticipated men's cricket competition at the Asian Games 2026 heats up tomorrow, September 28, as defending champions India take on Afghanistan in a crucial quarter-final clash. The match, scheduled for 10:30 AM IST, will mark India's entry into the tournament, having received a direct bye to the knockout stage based on their ICC ranking. Nisshin Weather Forecast and Rain Chances for India vs Afghanistan Men's Asian Games 2026 Cricket Quarterfinal.
The encounter promises to be a thrilling one at the Kōrogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, as both teams vie for a coveted spot in the semi-finals.
India's Likely Playing XI for Quarter-Final
Under the captaincy of Shreyas Iyer, India will field a strong side, featuring a blend of explosive batsmen, dynamic all-rounders, and a potent bowling attack. Given the T20 format, the team management is expected to opt for an aggressive lineup to maximize their chances. Vipraj Nigam has replaced Varun Chakaravarthy in the squad due to a side strain.
India's Predicted XI vs Afghanistan:
- Abhishek Sharma
- Ishan Kishan (wk)
- Shreyas Iyer (c)
- Tilak Varma
- Sanju Samson
- Shivam Dube
- Axar Patel
- Washington Sundar
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Arshdeep Singh
Afghanistan's Squad and Key Players
Afghanistan, led by Darwish Rasooli for the Asian Games, has announced a squad that prioritizes young players, with experienced players Najibullah Zadran and Karim Janat providing leadership. Regular T20I stars like Rashid Khan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, and Azmatullah Omarzai are not part of the Asian Games contingent.
Afghanistan Squad for Asian Games 2026:
- Darwish Rasooli (c)
- Mohammad Ishaq (wk)
- Mohammad Akram
- Hassan Eisakhil
- Khalid Taniwal
- Imran Mir
- Faisal Khan Shinozada
- Najibullah Zadran
- Farmanullah Safi
- Ismat Alam
- Karim Janat
- Nangyal Kharoti
- Arab Gul Momand
- Faridoon Dawoodzai
- Abdullah Ahmadzai
Head-to-Head Record and Recent Form
India holds a dominant head-to-head record against Afghanistan in T20 Internationals, having won eight of their nine encounters, with one match ending in a no-result. The no-result was notably in the gold-medal match of the men's cricket competition in Hangzhou 2023, where India was awarded the gold due to their higher seeding. Asian Games 2026 Cricket Quarterfinal Schedule: Who Plays Whom.
Their most recent T20I series in January 2024 saw India secure a comprehensive 3-0 victory, which included a Super Over thriller. India also defeated Afghanistan by 47 runs in the Super Eight stage of the 2024 T20 World Cup.
In the ongoing Asian Games, Afghanistan competed in Group A, where they faced a defeat against Nepal.As India prepares to launch its campaign, all eyes will be on their performance against Afghanistan, with the team aiming for a strong start to defend their gold medal at the Asian Games. The semi-finals are scheduled for October 1, with the medal matches on October 3.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Sep 27, 2026 06:16 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
