Asian Games 2026 Cricket Points Table and Standings
The Asian Games 2026 cricket points table and standings will show the latest position of teams in the men’s T20 group stage. The preliminary competition has two groups: Group A includes Afghanistan, Japan and Nepal, while Group B has Hong Kong, China, Malaysia and Oman. Each team will play two group matches, and the top two teams from each group will qualify for the quarter-finals. India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are already seeded directly into the knockout stage.
Before the men’s group matches begin on September 24, 2026, all six teams start with zero points. The table will change after every match based on wins, losses, no-results and net run rate (NRR). CricCatch can keep this section updated throughout the group stage so readers can quickly check the latest Asian Games 2026 cricket standings, points, team positions and qualification status.
Asian Games 2026 Cricket Points Table
The Asian Games 2026 cricket points table will track the six teams playing in the men’s preliminary group stage. Group A includes Afghanistan, Japan and Nepal, while Group B has Hong Kong, China, Malaysia and Oman. Each team will play two group matches, with the top two teams from each group moving into the quarter-finals. India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka already have direct quarter-final places.
Before the first group matches on September 24, 2026, the points table starts with all teams on zero points. The table will be updated after each match with matches played, wins, losses, net run rate and points.
| Group | Team | Played | Won | Lost | NRR | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Afghanistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
| A | Japan | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
| A | Nepal | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
| B | Hong Kong, China | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
| B | Malaysia | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
| B | Oman | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
As the tournament progresses, CricCatch can update this Asian Games 2026 cricket points table after every match so readers can quickly check team positions, points and the latest qualification picture.
Asian Games 2026 Cricket Group Standings and Qualification
The Asian Games 2026 cricket group standings will show the current position of teams in Group A and Group B. Before the men’s group matches begin, all six teams have 0 points and 0 matches played. Group A contains Afghanistan, Japan and Nepal, while Group B has Hong Kong, China, Malaysia and Oman.
| Group | Team | Position | Played | Points | NRR | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Afghanistan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | — |
| A | Japan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | — |
| A | Nepal | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | — |
| B | Hong Kong, China | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | — |
| B | Malaysia | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | — |
| B | Oman | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | — |
The top two teams from each group will qualify for the quarter-finals, joining the four seeded teams India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. The standings will change after every group match as teams gain points, while net run rate (NRR) can become important when teams have the same number of points. The six group matches are scheduled from September 24 to September 26, 2026.
Asian Games 2026 Cricket Groups and Teams
The Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket competition has 10 teams. Six teams will play the preliminary group stage, while India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have direct entry into the quarter-finals as seeded teams. Group A includes Afghanistan, Japan and Nepal, while Group B has Hong Kong, China, Malaysia and Oman. The top two teams from each group will move into the quarter-finals.
| Group | Teams | Teams Advancing |
|---|---|---|
| Group A | Afghanistan, Japan, Nepal | Top 2 |
| Group B | Hong Kong, China, Malaysia, Oman | Top 2 |
| Seeded Teams | India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka | Direct to quarter-finals |
The group matches will be played from September 24 to September 26, 2026, with each team playing the other teams in its group once. The four group-stage qualifiers will then join the four seeded teams in the knockout stage. All matches are being played in the T20 format at Korogi Athletic Park in Nisshin, Japan.
Group A Teams and Current Standings
Group A of the Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket competition contains Afghanistan, Japan and Nepal. The group stage starts on September 24, when Afghanistan face Japan, followed by Afghanistan vs Nepal on September 25 and Japan vs Nepal on September 26. At the start of the competition, all three teams have 0 points, with their positions to change after each match.
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Lost | Points | NRR | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Afghanistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | Group Stage |
| 2 | Japan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | Group Stage |
| 3 | Nepal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | Group Stage |
The top two teams from Group A will qualify for the quarter-finals and join the four seeded teams: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. The standings will be updated after each match, with points and net run rate (NRR) helping decide team positions when needed.
Group B Teams and Current Standings
Group B of the Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket competition includes Hong Kong, China, Malaysia and Oman. The group matches begin on September 24, with Hong Kong, China facing Malaysia, followed by Hong Kong, China vs Oman on September 25 and Malaysia vs Oman on September 26.
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Lost | Points | NRR | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hong Kong, China | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | Group Stage |
| 2 | Malaysia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | Group Stage |
| 3 | Oman | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | Group Stage |
The top two teams from Group B will qualify for the quarter-finals. The team finishing second in the group will face Pakistan, while the group winner will face Bangladesh in the quarter-finals. The standings will change after each match based on points and net run rate (NRR).
How the Asian Games 2026 Cricket Points Table Works
The Asian Games 2026 cricket points table is based on the results of the men’s group-stage matches. Each team plays the other teams in its group once. A win gives 2 points, a draw gives 1 point, and a loss gives 0 points. The teams are ranked mainly by their total points, while the relevant ICC rules are used if two or more teams finish level on points.
Because the top two teams from Group A and Group B qualify for the quarter-finals, every group match can affect the standings and qualification race. Afghanistan, Japan and Nepal are in Group A, while Hong Kong, China, Malaysia and Oman are in Group B. India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka already have direct quarter-final places.
Points System for Wins, Losses and No Results
The Asian Games 2026 cricket points system is simple. A team gets 2 points for a win, while a loss gives 0 points. If a match ends with no result, both teams receive 1 point each. These points are added to the group standings after every match.
| Match Result | Points |
|---|---|
| Win | 2 |
| No Result | 1 |
| Loss | 0 |
Since teams in the preliminary round have only a small number of matches, every point can affect their position in the Asian Games 2026 cricket standings. If teams finish level on points, the relevant competition rules, including net run rate where applicable, are used to separate them.
Asian Games 2026 Cricket Knockout Qualification
The Asian Games 2026 cricket knockout qualification starts with the men's preliminary group stage. Afghanistan, Japan and Nepal are in Group A, while Hong Kong, China, Malaysia and Oman are in Group B. The top two teams from each group will qualify for the quarter-finals, giving four teams the remaining knockout places.
India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka already have direct places in the quarter-finals as the four seeded teams. This means the quarter-final stage will have eight teams in total: four seeded teams and four teams coming from Groups A and B. The quarter-final matchups are also set by the tournament format, with India facing the second-placed team from Group A, Pakistan facing the second-placed team from Group B, Sri Lanka facing the Group A winner, and Bangladesh facing the Group B winner.
Teams Directly Seeded into the Quarter-Finals
Four teams have directly qualified for the Asian Games 2026 men's cricket quarter-finals without playing the preliminary group stage. These teams are India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. India received direct entry as the defending men's cricket champions, while Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka were also given seeded places in the knockout stage.
The other four quarter-final places will be decided through the group stage. The top two teams from Group A and the top two teams from Group B will join the four seeded teams, making a total of eight teams in the quarter-finals.
How Group Teams Qualify for the Quarter-Finals
The top two teams from Group A and the top two teams from Group B will qualify for the Asian Games 2026 men's cricket quarter-finals. Group A has Afghanistan, Japan and Nepal, while Group B has Hong Kong, China, Malaysia and Oman. Teams earn points from their group matches, and their final position decides whether they move into the knockout stage.
The group winners and second-placed teams will then face the four seeded teams in the quarter-finals. Pakistan will play the second-placed team from Group B, India will face the second-placed team from Group A, Sri Lanka will meet the Group A winner, and Bangladesh will face the Group B winner. The group matches are scheduled to finish on September 26, with the quarter-finals starting on September 28.
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