Afghanistan will face Japan in the Men’s Cricket competition at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
The match is scheduled for Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 9:00 AM Japan Standard Time at Kōrogi Athletic Park in Nisshin, Aichi. The match is part of the Preliminary Round – Group A.
🏏 Afghanistan vs Japan
Competition: Asian Games 2026
Sport: Cricket
Category: Men
Round: Preliminary Round – Group A
Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026
Time: 4:30 AM AFT / 9:00 AM JST
Venue: Kōrogi Athletic Park, Nisshin, Aichi, Japan
Teams: 🇦🇫 Afghanistan vs 🇯🇵 Japan
Afghanistan vs Japan — Men’s Cricket
The official Asian Games 2026 cricket schedule lists Afghanistan vs Japan in the Men’s Preliminary Round – Group A on September 24.
Afghanistan and Japan will meet at Kōrogi Athletic Park in Nisshin as the men’s cricket tournament gets underway at the Asian Games 2026.
The match will be an important Group A fixture as both teams begin their campaign in the men’s cricket competition.
🏟️ Match Venue
Kōrogi Athletic Park
Nisshin, Aichi, Japan
📅 Match Date & Time
Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026
Start time: 9:00 AM Japan Standard Time (JST)
For Afghanistan, the match starts at approximately 4:30 AM Afghanistan Time (AFT).
For Japan, the match begins at 9:00 AM JST.
👥 Line-up
Afghanistan 🇦🇫
Players: No members available
Japan 🇯🇵
Players: No members available
The official Asian Games 2026 results system currently does not list individual players for the Afghanistan vs Japan match. The line-ups will be updated when the official player information becomes available.
📺 How to Watch Afghanistan vs Japan
🇦🇫 For Viewers in Afghanistan
- Television: The match is broadcast live on AF Sport HD and Ariana Television (ATN).
- Live Streaming: Digital coverage is accessible via ATN digital platforms and the MY e& app for local subscribers.
🇯🇵 For Viewers in Japan
- Television: As the host nation, events are broadcast via the official host broadcasting syndicate partners including NHK and [Japan Cricket Association](https://www.instagram.com/p/DdlOoOjnZst/ "Japan Cricket Association") authorized sports networks.
- Live Streaming: Viewers in Japan can follow the streaming coverage live through regional digital partners and localized feeds on the official Asian Games portal.
Note: Broadcast and streaming availability can vary by territory, television package and subscription. Check the relevant broadcaster or official streaming platform shortly before the match for the latest availability.
🏏 Asian Games 2026 Men’s Cricket Schedule
All match times are shown in Japan Standard Time (JST), with corresponding times for India Standard Time (IST) and China Standard Time (CST).
The fixtures for the Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket tournament were announced on August 26, 2026. The preliminary stage will determine the teams advancing to the knockout stage.
Preliminary Stage
Group A
Teams: Afghanistan 🇦🇫, Japan 🇯🇵, Nepal 🇳🇵
Qualification: The Group A winner and runner-up advance to the knockout stage.
Group A Fixtures
Match 1 — September 24, 2026
09:00 JST / 08:00 CST / 05:30 IST
🇯🇵 Japan vs Afghanistan 🇦🇫
Venue: Kōrogi Sports Park, Nisshin
Match 3 — September 25, 2026
14:00 JST / 13:00 CST / 10:30 IST
🇦🇫 Afghanistan vs Nepal 🇳🇵
Venue: Kōrogi Sports Park, Nisshin
Match 5 — September 26, 2026
09:00 JST / 08:00 CST / 05:30 IST
🇯🇵 Japan vs Nepal 🇳🇵
Venue: Kōrogi Sports Park, Nisshin
Group B
Teams: Hong Kong 🇭🇰, Malaysia 🇲🇾, Oman 🇴🇲
Qualification: The Group B winner and runner-up advance to the knockout stage.
Group B Fixtures
Match 2 — September 24, 2026
14:00 JST / 13:00 CST / 10:30 IST
🇭🇰 Hong Kong vs Malaysia 🇲🇾
Venue: Kōrogi Sports Park, Nisshin
Match 4 — September 25, 2026
09:00 JST / 08:00 CST / 05:30 IST
🇭🇰 Hong Kong vs Oman 🇴🇲
Venue: Kōrogi Sports Park, Nisshin
Match 6 — September 26, 2026
14:00 JST / 13:00 CST / 10:30 IST
🇲🇾 Malaysia vs Oman 🇴🇲
Venue: Kōrogi Sports Park, Nisshin
🏆 Knockout Stage
The knockout stage will feature the leading teams from the preliminary groups together with the seeded teams. The quarter-finals are scheduled for September 28 and 29, followed by the semi-finals on October 1 and the medal matches on October 3, 2026.
Quarter-finals
Quarter-final 1 — September 28, 2026
09:00 JST / 08:00 CST / 05:30 IST
🇵🇰 Pakistan vs B2
Venue: Kōrogi Sports Park, Nisshin
Quarter-final 2 — September 28, 2026
14:00 JST / 13:00 CST / 10:30 IST
🇮🇳 India vs A2
Venue: Kōrogi Sports Park, Nisshin
Quarter-final 3 — September 29, 2026
09:00 JST / 08:00 CST / 05:30 IST
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka vs A1
Venue: Kōrogi Sports Park, Nisshin
Quarter-final 4 — September 29, 2026
14:00 JST / 13:00 CST / 10:30 IST
🇧🇩 Bangladesh vs B1
Venue: Kōrogi Sports Park, Nisshin
🏏 Semi-finals
Semifinal 1 — October 1, 2026
09:00 JST / 08:00 CST / 05:30 IST
TBD vs TBD
Kōrogi Sports Park, Nisshin
Semifinal 2 — October 1, 2026
14:00 JST / 13:00 CST / 10:30 IST
TBD vs TBD
Kōrogi Sports Park, Nisshin
🥉 Bronze Medal Match
October 3, 2026
09:00 JST / 08:00 CST / 05:30 IST
TBD vs TBD
Venue: Kōrogi Sports Park, Nisshin
🥇 Gold Medal Match
October 3, 2026
14:00 JST / 13:00 CST / 10:30 IST
TBD vs TBD
Kōrogi Sports Park, Nisshin
Asian Games 2026 Men’s Cricket Gold Medal Match
Time zone guide: Japan Standard Time (JST) is UTC+09:00. China Standard Time (CST) is UTC+08:00, while India Standard Time (IST) is UTC+05:30.
Match schedules and team qualification can change as the tournament progresses. Check the official Asian Games 2026 results and schedule for the latest fixtures, scores and standings.
📊 Afghanistan vs Japan Cricket Results
Afghanistan 🇦🇫 — Score: —
Japan 🇯🇵 — Score: —
Status: Preliminary Round – Group A — Scheduled
Check the official Asian Games 2026 results for the latest score, match statistics and result.
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
Afghanistan enter the Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket competition in Group A and will face Japan in their scheduled preliminary-round match on September 24.
The match at Kōrogi Athletic Park will mark Afghanistan’s campaign in the men’s cricket tournament at Aichi-Nagoya 2026.
🇯🇵 Japan
Japan will play Afghanistan in the Preliminary Round – Group A of the Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket competition.
As the host nation, Japan will compete in front of a home audience at Kōrogi Athletic Park in Nisshin, Aichi.
🏏 Men’s Cricket — Group A
Afghanistan vs Japan is scheduled for September 24, 2026, at 9:00 AM JST.
The match is part of the preliminary round of the Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket tournament and will be played at Kōrogi Athletic Park.
🔗 Official Match Information
Follow the latest official schedule, scores, results and statistics through the Asian Games 2026 Cricket Results & Schedule website.
You can also check the official Afghanistan vs Japan page for match information and live results.
Afghanistan 🇦🇫 vs Japan 🇯🇵
Asian Games 2026 • Men’s Cricket • Preliminary Round – Group A
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