Rain washed out the Asian Games cricket quarterfinal between India and Afghanistan in Nisshin on Monday. India advanced to the semifinals as the higher-ranked team, while Pakistan also progressed after their quarterfinal against Hong Kong, China was abandoned.
Defending champions India begin their Asian Games men's cricket campaign against Afghanistan in the quarterfinals on Monday. The full-strength Indian side will face an inexperienced Afghan team at Korogi Sports Park, with both teams adapting to unfamiliar conditions in Japan
India will face Afghanistan in the Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket quarter-final on September 28 after Nepal topped Pool A following its rain-washed match against Japan. Afghanistan advanced alongside Nepal, while Japan’s campaign ended without completing its chase.
