Asian Games 2026 Women’s Cricket: India Schedule, Team & Matches
Asian Games 2026 women's cricket will feature eight teams competing in the T20 format at Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. India enter the women's cricket tournament as the defending Asian Games champions and will begin their campaign against Japan in the quarter-finals.
Asian Games 2026 Women’s Cricket
Women's cricket is one of the major cricket events at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya.
The women's tournament will be played from September 17 to September 22, 2026, with all matches taking place at Kōrogi Athletic Park in Aichi Prefecture.
Unlike the men's competition, the women's tournament starts directly at the quarter-final stage.
The eight participating teams are:
India
Japan
Bangladesh
China
Pakistan
Thailand
Sri Lanka
Malaysia
The tournament will be played in the T20 format.
India Women’s Cricket Schedule
India have been drawn to face Japan in the women's quarter-final.
| Date | Match | Stage | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 18, 2026 | India Women vs Japan Women | Quarter-final | 10:30 AM IST |
| September 20, 2026 | TBC vs TBC | Semi-final | TBC |
| September 22, 2026 | TBC vs TBC | Final / Bronze Medal | TBC |
The India vs Japan quarter-final is scheduled for September 18 at 10:30 AM IST, which is 2:00 PM Japan Standard Time. The match will be played at Kōrogi Athletic Park.
India Women vs Japan Women
Match: India Women vs Japan Women
Competition: Asian Games 2026 Women's Cricket
Stage: Quarter-final
Date: September 18, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM IST / 2:00 PM JST
Venue: Kōrogi Athletic Park, Aichi, Japan
Format: T20
India are the defending women's cricket champions at the Asian Games. Japan will face India in the opening knockout match for both teams at Aichi-Nagoya 2026.
India Women’s Cricket Team
India's women's cricket team will be led by Harmanpreet Kaur, with Smriti Mandhana serving as vice-captain.
The announced 15-player India squad is:
Harmanpreet Kaur (Captain)
Smriti Mandhana (Vice-Captain)
Shafali Verma
Pratika Rawal
Deepti Sharma
Richa Ghosh
G. Kamalini
Bharti Fulmali
Sree Charani
Renuka Thakur
Kranti Gaud
Arundhati Reddy
Shreyanka Patil
Radha Yadav
Nandni Sharma
Harmanpreet Kaur was retained as captain for the Asian Games squad, while Smriti Mandhana continues as vice-captain.
Asian Games 2026 Women’s Cricket Teams
The women's cricket competition includes eight teams:
| Team | Status |
|---|---|
| India | Qualified directly |
| Japan | Host nation |
| Bangladesh | Qualified directly |
| Pakistan | Qualified directly |
| Sri Lanka | Qualified directly |
| Thailand | Qualified |
| Malaysia | Qualified |
| China | Qualified |
Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka qualified automatically as full members, while hosts Japan joined Thailand, Malaysia and China in the eight-team competition.
Women’s Cricket Quarter-Finals
The women's competition begins with four quarter-finals.
| Date | Match | Time |
|---|---|---|
| September 17 | Bangladesh Women vs China Women | 5:30 AM IST |
| September 17 | Pakistan Women vs Thailand Women | 10:30 AM IST |
| September 18 | Sri Lanka Women vs Malaysia Women | 5:30 AM IST |
| September 18 | Japan Women vs India Women | 10:30 AM IST |
All four quarter-finals will be played at Kōrogi Athletic Park.
Women’s Cricket Semi-Finals
The two semi-finals are scheduled for September 20.
| Date | Match | Time |
|---|---|---|
| September 20 | Semi-final 1 | 5:30 AM IST |
| September 20 | Semi-final 2 | 10:30 AM IST |
The semi-final matchups will depend on the quarter-final results.
Women’s Cricket Medal Matches
The bronze medal match and women's final are scheduled for September 22.
| Date | Match | Time |
|---|---|---|
| September 22 | Bronze Medal Match | 5:30 AM IST |
| September 22 | Women’s Final | 10:30 AM IST |
The women's final will determine the Asian Games 2026 cricket gold medal winner.
Where to Watch Asian Games 2026 Women’s Cricket in India
Indian viewers can follow the Asian Games 2026 through Sony Sports Network on television and SonyLIV for digital streaming.
Sony has the broadcast and streaming rights for the Asian Games in India, with coverage available through Sony Sports Network and SonyLIV.
For India viewers, the main options are:
TV: Sony Sports Network
Online: SonyLIV
Mobile: SonyLIV app
Broadcast schedules and individual channel assignments can vary, so viewers should check the latest Sony Sports and SonyLIV listings before the match.
Asian Games 2026 Women’s Cricket Venue
All women's cricket matches will be played at Kōrogi Athletic Park in Aichi Prefecture.
Cricket is being played in the T20 format at the venue during the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games.
Women’s Cricket Format
The women's competition features eight teams and starts at the quarter-final stage.
The tournament structure is:
Quarter-finals → Semi-finals → Bronze Medal Match / Final
Each match is played in the Twenty20 (T20) format.
There are no preliminary group-stage matches in the women's competition.
India Women’s Cricket at the Asian Games
India will attempt to defend the women's cricket gold medal won at the previous Asian Games.
The Indian squad combines experienced international players such as Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana and Deepti Sharma with younger players selected for the 2026 tournament.
The India vs Japan quarter-final is therefore the first match to watch for Indian cricket fans at Aichi-Nagoya 2026.
Asian Games 2026 Women’s Cricket Results
Quarter-Final Results
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh Women vs China Women | TBC |
| Pakistan Women vs Thailand Women | TBC |
| Sri Lanka Women vs Malaysia Women | TBC |
| Japan Women vs India Women | TBC |
Semi-Final Results
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| Semi-final 1 | TBC |
| Semi-final 2 | TBC |
Medal Results
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| Bronze Medal Match | TBC |
| Women’s Final | TBC |
This section can be updated after each match to keep the page useful throughout the tournament.
Asian Games 2026 Women’s Cricket FAQ
When does women’s cricket start at the Asian Games 2026?
The women's cricket tournament starts on September 17, 2026, with the quarter-finals.
When is India Women’s cricket match at Asian Games 2026?
India Women will play Japan Women in the quarter-final on September 18, 2026.
What time is India vs Japan Women’s cricket?
India vs Japan is scheduled for 10:30 AM IST, or 2:00 PM Japan Standard Time.
Where is India vs Japan being played?
The match will be played at Kōrogi Athletic Park in Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
How many teams are in Asian Games 2026 women’s cricket?
Eight teams are competing in the women's cricket tournament: India, Japan, Bangladesh, China, Pakistan, Thailand, Sri Lanka and Malaysia.
What format is women's cricket at the Asian Games?
The women's competition is played in the T20 format.
Where can I watch Asian Games 2026 women's cricket in India?
Indian viewers can watch the Asian Games on Sony Sports Network, while online streaming is available through SonyLIV.
Who is India's women's cricket captain?
Harmanpreet Kaur is the captain of India's women's cricket team for the Asian Games 2026, with Smriti Mandhana as vice-captain.
Follow Asian Games 2026 Women’s Cricket
Follow the India women's cricket schedule, match results, quarter-finals, semi-finals and medal matches throughout the Asian Games 2026.
For the complete cricket calendar, see our Asian Games 2026 Cricket Schedule page.
For India's overall cricket coverage, see India Cricket at Asian Games 2026.
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