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India and Pakistan have been granted direct entry into the quarterfinals of both the men's and women's cricket competitions at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi, Japan. The Indian women's team will begin their campaign against Japan, while the men's opponents will be determined after the preliminary stage. The women's event runs from September 17 to 22, and the men's competition from September 24 to October 1. Both tournaments will be played in T20 format at Korogi Athletic Park. Shreyas Iyer will captain the Indian men's team, and Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the women's side. Cricket is featured in the Asian Games for the fourth time, having previously appeared in 2010, 2014, and 2023.
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Cricket is part of the Asiad schedule for a fourth time, having previously featured in the 2010 Guangzhou, 2014 Incheon, and 2023 Hangzhou Games.
Published: July 24, 2026 04:53 pm IST – New Delhi Source: PTI
Defending champions India and Pakistan have been granted direct entry into the quarterfinals of both the men's and women's cricket competitions at this year's Asian Games.
- The Indian women's team will open its campaign against Japan.
- The Indian men's team will face opponents determined after the preliminary stage.
- The women's team is scheduled to face either Bangladesh or China in the semi-finals.
The men's cricket competition will run from September 24 to October 1. The women's event will be held from September 17 to 22. A potential clash with Pakistan is not ruled out in the women's final, while the men's team could face Pakistan in the semi-finals.
Competition Format and Teams
The men's competition features 10 teams, divided into two groups for the preliminary stage:
- Group A: Afghanistan, Japan, Nepal
- Group B: Hong Kong China, Malaysia, Oman
Both competitions will be played in the T20 format at the Korogi Athletic Park in Aichi prefecture.
Team Captains
- Indian men's team: Shreyas Iyer
- Indian women's team: Harmanpreet Kaur
Cricket is part of the Asian Games schedule for a fourth time, having earlier featured in the 2010 Guangzhou, 2014 Incheon, and 2023 Hangzhou Games.
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