Is India vs Japan Free Live Telecast of Women’s Asian Games 2026 Cricket Match Available on DD Sports?
Catch the India Women vs Japan Women cricket quarter-final at the Asian Games 2026 live on DD Sports and Sony Sports Network. Defending champions India, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, face hosts Japan on Friday, September 18, 2026, at 10:30 AM IST from Korogi Athletic Park, Japan, in their opening T20I match of the tournament.
The Indian women's cricket team is poised to commence its Asian Games 2026 campaign with a pivotal quarter-final clash against host nation Japan on Friday, September 18. This crucial encounter, where India will begin its pursuit of defending the gold medal, will be broadcast live for free on DD Sports, ensuring widespread access for Indian viewers. The game is slated to commence at 10:30 AM Indian Standard Time (IST), which corresponds to 2:00 PM Japan Standard Time (JST), at the Korogi Athletic Park in Nisshin, Aichi, Japan. Nisshin Weather Forecast and Rain Chances for India vs Japan Women’s Asian Games 2026 Cricket Quarterfinal.
Match Details
The Women's Asian Games 2026 cricket tournament, held from September 17 to 22, operates on a straight knockout format from the quarter-final stage. India, as defending champions from the Hangzhou 2023 Games, automatically enters at this stage. This match against Japan is not only their tournament opener but also a must-win to advance to the semi-finals. It will also be the first-ever T20 International (T20I) match between India Women and Japan Women.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | India Women vs Japan Women |
| Competition | Women's Asian Games 2026 Cricket |
| Stage | Quarter-Final |
| Date | Friday, September 18, 2026 |
| Start Time | 10:30 AM IST (2:00 PM JST) |
| Venue | Korogi Athletic Park, Nisshin, Aichi, Japan |
| Format | Twenty20 International (T20I) |
Where to Watch Live
For fans in India, the live telecast of the India vs Japan Women’s Asian Games 2026 cricket match will be available through both free-to-air and subscription-based options.
- Free-to-Air TV (India): DD Sports will provide free terrestrial coverage, specifically for matches involving Team India.
- Subscription TV (India): Sony Sports Network holds the official broadcasting rights for the Asian Games 2026 in India. Viewers can tune into Sony Sports Ten 1 and Sony Sports Ten 5 for English commentary, while regional language feeds will be available on Sony Sports Ten 3 (Hindi) and Sony Sports Ten 4 (Tamil, Telugu, Kannada).
- Live Streaming (India): The match will be available for live streaming on the SonyLIV app and website, where a subscription is required to access the content.
Team Form and Squad Outlook
India enters the tournament as the defending champions, having secured the gold medal in the previous edition of the Asian Games in Hangzhou. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led squad is in stellar form, fresh off winning their eighth Women's Asia Cup title last week on September 13, overcoming Sri Lanka in the final in Dubai. India is currently ranked third in the ICC Women's T20I rankings, making them the highest-ranked team in this eight-team competition. This quarter-final clash will mark the first-ever T20I meeting between India and Japan. Asian Games 2026 Cricket Venue: What We Know About Korogi Sports Park.
India Women's Squad for Asian Games 2026:
- Captain: Harmanpreet Kaur
- Vice-Captain: Smriti Mandhana
- Players: Shafali Verma, Pratika Rawal, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (WK), G. Kamalini (WK), Bharti Fulmali, Sree Charani, Renuka Thakur, Kranti Gaud, Arundhati Reddy, Shreyanka Patil, Radha Yadav, Nandni Sharma.
Japan will be led by Mai Yanagida and will look to leverage home advantage against the strong Indian side. They are currently ranked 39th in the women's T20I team rankings.
As the XX Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 officially commence on September 19, the women's cricket quarter-final between India and Japan promises an exciting start to India's medal hunt, with all eyes on Harmanpreet Kaur's team to continue their dominant run.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Sep 18, 2026 10:15 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
