Asian Games 2026 India Cricket Matches & Results

Follow India's men's cricket matches and results at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. India enters the men's T20 competition directly at the quarter-final stage as one of the seeded teams.

This page covers India's Asian Games cricket matches, results, knockout schedule, opponents and tournament progress.

India Cricket Matches at Asian Games 2026

India is one of four seeded teams in the men's cricket competition, alongside Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

Because of the seeding system, India does not play in the preliminary group stage.

India's first match is scheduled for the quarter-final on September 28, 2026.

India's Men's Cricket Schedule

RoundDateIndia MatchStatus
Quarter-finalSeptember 28, 2026India vs Group A 2nd placeUpcoming
Semi-finalOctober 1, 2026TBDUpcoming
Bronze Medal MatchOctober 3, 2026TBDUpcoming
Gold Medal MatchOctober 3, 2026TBDUpcoming

The opponent for India's quarter-final will be the team finishing second in Group A.

India Quarter-Final

India's first men's cricket match at the Asian Games 2026 is the quarter-final.

Date: September 28, 2026
Time: 13:30 JST
India time: 10:00 AM IST
Opponent: Group A second place
Format: T20
Venue: Kōrogi Athletic Park, Aichi, Japan

Group A contains Afghanistan, Japan and Nepal.

Therefore, India's quarter-final opponent will be determined after the preliminary group matches are completed.

Asian Games 2026 Men's Cricket Groups

The men's cricket competition features 10 teams.

Group A

  • Afghanistan

  • Japan

  • Nepal

Group B

  • Hong Kong, China

  • Malaysia

  • Oman

Seeded Teams

Four teams advance directly to the quarter-final stage:

  • India

  • Pakistan

  • Bangladesh

  • Sri Lanka

The six non-seeded teams compete in the preliminary group stage before the knockout rounds.

India Cricket Results

India's results will be updated throughout the tournament.

DateRoundMatchResult
September 28Quarter-finalIndia vs Group A 2nd place—
October 1Semi-finalIndia vs TBD—
October 3Bronze / FinalIndia vs TBD—

Results will be added after each completed match.

India Cricket Quarter-Final Opponents

India's first opponent will come from Group A.

The three possible teams are:

Afghanistan

Afghanistan enters the preliminary group stage and will compete for one of the two available quarter-final places.

Japan

Japan is the host nation's representative in Group A.

Nepal

Nepal completes Group A and will also compete for a place in the quarter-finals.

The final opponent for India will depend on the Group A standings.

India Semi-Final

If India advances from the quarter-final, the team will play in the men's semi-final on October 1.

The exact opponent will depend on the quarter-final results.

India's semi-final information will be updated after the quarter-final.

Asian Games Cricket Medal Matches

The men's cricket medal matches take place on October 3, 2026.

Bronze Medal Match

Date: October 3, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM JST
India time: 5:30 AM IST

Gold Medal Match

Date: October 3, 2026
Time: 1:30 PM JST
India time: 10:00 AM IST

If India reaches the final, its gold-medal match will take place on October 3.

India's Asian Games Cricket Campaign

India enters the tournament as the defending men's cricket champion from the previous Asian Games.

At Aichi-Nagoya 2026, the Indian team is led by captain Shreyas Iyer and vice-captain Tilak Varma.

The squad includes experienced international players alongside younger members of India's T20 setup.

For the complete player list, see:

Asian Games 2026 India Cricket Team: Men's Squad & Players

India Cricket Team

India's updated men's squad includes:

  • Shreyas Iyer — Captain

  • Tilak Varma — Vice-Captain

  • Abhishek Sharma

  • Sanju Samson

  • Ishan Kishan

  • Shivam Dube

  • Axar Patel

  • Washington Sundar

  • Ravi Bishnoi

  • Jasprit Bumrah

  • Arshdeep Singh

  • Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

  • Yash Thakur

  • Vipraj Nigam

Squad changes were made before the tournament, including Vipraj Nigam replacing Varun Chakaravarthy and Yash Thakur replacing Harshit Rana.

Where to Watch India's Cricket Matches

Indian viewers can follow the Asian Games cricket competition through the official television and streaming coverage available in India.

For television channels, online streaming and SonyLIV information, visit:

Asian Games 2026 Cricket Live Streaming in India: TV & Online

India Cricket Match Updates

This page can be updated after each India match with:

  • Final score

  • Winning team

  • India batting score

  • India bowling figures

  • Player of the Match

  • Match highlights

  • Tournament position

  • Next India fixture

This makes the page useful throughout the knockout stage rather than only before the tournament.

Asian Games 2026 Cricket Venue

India's men's matches are played at Kōrogi Athletic Park in Aichi Prefecture, Japan.

The cricket tournament uses the Twenty20 format.

The men's competition runs from September 24 through October 3, 2026.

India Cricket Matches FAQ

When is India's first cricket match at Asian Games 2026?

India's men's team is scheduled to play its first match on September 28, 2026, in the quarter-final.

Who will India play in the quarter-final?

India will play the second-placed team from Group A. Afghanistan, Japan and Nepal are the Group A teams.

Does India play the group stage?

No. India is one of the four seeded teams and enters directly in the quarter-finals.

When is India's Asian Games cricket quarter-final?

India's quarter-final is scheduled for September 28, 2026, at 13:30 JST, which is 10:00 AM IST.

When are the men's cricket semi-finals?

The men's semi-finals are scheduled for October 1, 2026.

When is the Asian Games cricket final?

The men's gold-medal match is scheduled for October 3, 2026.

What format is used?

The Asian Games men's cricket competition is played in the T20 format.

Where can I check India's cricket results?

This page will provide India's match schedule and results throughout the Asian Games 2026 knockout stage.

Related Asian Games Cricket Pages

Asian Games 2026 Cricket: India Schedule, Team & Live Streaming

Asian Games 2026 Cricket Schedule: Dates, Matches & Results

Asian Games 2026 India Cricket Team: Men's Squad & Players

Asian Games 2026 Cricket Live Streaming in India: TV & Online

Asian Games 2026 Women's Cricket: India Schedule, Team & Matches

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