India Asian Games 2026 Cricket Schedule: Fixtures, Dates and Times
India's Asian Games 2026 cricket schedule starts with the quarter-final on September 28, 2026. India is one of the four seeded men's teams, so it will skip the group stage and enter directly into the knockout round.
India will face the runner-up of Group A, which includes Afghanistan, Japan and Nepal. The quarter-final is scheduled for 1:30 PM Japan time. If India wins, it will move to the semi-final on October 1, with a possible final on October 3.
India Asian Games 2026 Cricket Schedule at a Glance
India Asian Games 2026 men cricket campaign will begin in the quarter-final on September 28, 2026. India are one of the four seeded teams, so they will skip the group stage and enter directly into the knockout round.
| Stage | Date | India Match | Time (Japan) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarter-final | September 28, 2026 | India vs Group A runner-up | 1:30 PM |
| Semi-final* | October 1, 2026 | Winner of CKT16 vs CKT17 | 1:30 PM |
| Final* | October 3, 2026 | Possible medal match | 1:30 PM |
India must win the previous match to reach the next stage. The quarter-final opponent will be the runner-up of Group A, which includes Afghanistan, Japan and Nepal.
When Does India Start Its Asian Games 2026 Cricket Campaign?
India will begin its Asian Games 2026 men cricket campaign on September 28, 2026. The team will enter directly in the quarter-final and face the runner-up of Group A, which includes Afghanistan, Japan and Nepal.
The quarter-final is scheduled for 1:30 PM Japan time. India will need to win this match to move into the semi-final on October 1.
When Is India's First Cricket Match at Asian Games 2026?
India's first men's cricket match at the Asian Games 2026 is scheduled for September 28, 2026. India will face the Group A runner-up in the quarter-final after receiving direct entry to the knockout stage.
The match is scheduled for 1:30 PM Japan time (10:00 AM IST) at Korogi Athletic Park. The exact opponent will be confirmed after the Group A matches finish on September 26.
Why Is India Starting From the Quarter-Final?
India is starting from the quarter-final because it is one of the four seeded teams in the men's Asian Games 2026 cricket tournament. India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are seeded teams, so they do not play the group stage and enter directly into the knockout round.
The other teams play in two groups, with the top two teams from each group also reaching the quarter-finals. India will play the Group A runner-up in CKT16 on September 28, 2026, at 1:30 PM Japan time.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Seeded teams | India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka |
| India's first match | Quarter-final |
| Quarter-final date | September 28, 2026 |
| India match | India vs Group A runner-up |
| Match code | CKT16 |
| Time | 1:30 PM Japan time |
| Group A teams | Afghanistan, Japan, Nepal |
| Group-stage entry | Not required for India |
India's quarter-final opponent will be confirmed after the Group A matches are completed. The group-stage teams play their matches on September 24, 25 and 26 before the knockout stage begins.
Who Will India Face in the Asian Games 2026 Quarter-Final?
India will face the runner-up of Group A in the Asian Games 2026 men's cricket quarter-final. Group A includes Afghanistan, Japan and Nepal, so India's opponent will be one of these three teams after the group matches are completed.
The quarter-final is scheduled for September 28, 2026, at 1:30 PM Japan time. The match is listed as CKT16, and India will enter this match directly because it is one of the seeded teams.
- Match: India vs Group A runner-up
- Date: September 28, 2026
- Time: 1:30 PM Japan time
- Match: CKT16
- Group: Group A
- Group A teams: Afghanistan, Japan and Nepal
- Venue: Korogi Athletic Park
- India's entry: Direct quarter-final
- Opponent: Group A runner-up
The exact opponent will be known after the Group A matches finish on September 26. If India wins the quarter-final, it will move to the semi-final on October 1, 2026.
India vs Group A Runner-Up on 28 September
India will play its first men's cricket match of the Asian Games 2026 on September 28, 2026, in the quarter-final. India is one of the seeded teams, so it will skip the group stage and directly enter the knockout round.
India's opponent will be the runner-up of Group A, which includes Afghanistan, Japan and Nepal. The match is listed as CKT16 and will start at 1:30 PM Japan time at Korogi Athletic Park.
- Match: India vs Group A runner-up
- Date: September 28, 2026
- Match code: CKT16
- Time: 1:30 PM Japan time
- Possible opponents: Afghanistan, Japan or Nepal
- Stage: Quarter-final
- Venue: Korogi Athletic Park
- India's route: Direct entry into quarter-final
The exact opponent will be known after the Group A matches are completed on September 26. If India wins CKT16, it will advance to the semi-final on October 1 and play the winner of CKT17, which is scheduled between Sri Lanka and the Group A winner.
Which Teams Are in Group A?
Group A in the Asian Games 2026 men's cricket tournament has three teams: Afghanistan, Japan and Nepal. Each team will play the other two teams, with the top two teams moving to the quarter-finals.
- Afghanistan
- Japan
- Nepal
India will face the Group A runner-up in the quarter-final on September 28, 2026. So, India's opponent will be one of these three teams, depending on the final Group A standings.
India Asian Games 2026 Quarter-Final Schedule
India's men's cricket quarter-final at the Asian Games 2026 is scheduled for September 28, 2026. India will face the second-placed team from Group A in CKT16. The official schedule lists the start time as 1:30 PM Japan time.
| Details | India Quarter-Final |
|---|---|
| Date | September 28, 2026 |
| Match | India vs Group A runner-up |
| Stage | Quarter-final |
| Match Code | CKT16 |
| Time | 1:30 PM Japan time |
| Possible Opponents | Afghanistan, Japan or Nepal |
| Venue | Korogi Athletic Park, Japan |
India is seeded directly into the quarter-finals, so it does not play in the men's group stage. The exact opponent will be confirmed after Group A finishes its matches on September 26.
What Is Best India Route to the Asian Games 2026 Final?
India's route to the Asian Games 2026 men cricket final starts directly from the quarter-final because India is one of the seeded teams. India will face the Group A runner-up on September 28. If India wins, it will move to the semi-final on October 1 and then to the final on October 3 if it wins again.
- Quarter-final: India vs Group A runner-up — September 28
- Semi-final: Winner of CKT16 vs CKT17 — October 1
- Final: Winner of CKT19 vs CKT20 — October 3
- India's goal: Win three knockout matches to reach the gold-medal match
- Possible final opponent: One of the teams from the opposite knockout side
| Stage | India's Route | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Quarter-final | India vs Group A runner-up | September 28 |
| Semi-final | Winner of CKT16 vs CKT17 | October 1 |
| Final | Winner of CKT19 vs CKT20 | October 3 |
The official schedule lists India's quarter-final as CKT16 at 2:00 PM Japan time. The semi-final involving India's side is CKT20 at 2:00 PM on October 1, while the men's final is CKT22 at 2:00 PM on October 3.
India Quarter-Final
India will play its first men's cricket match of the Asian Games 2026 in the quarter-final on September 28, 2026. As one of the four seeded teams, India skips the group stage and will face the runner-up of Group A, which includes Afghanistan, Japan and Nepal.
The match is CKT16 and is scheduled for 1:30 PM Japan time (10:00 AM India time) at Korogi Athletic Park. If India wins, it will advance to the semi-final on October 1 and face the winner of Sri Lanka vs Group A winner.
- Date: September 28, 2026
- Match: India vs Group A runner-up
- Stage: Quarter-final
- Match code: CKT16
- Time: 1:30 PM Japan time
- Possible opponents: Afghanistan, Japan or Nepal
- Venue: Korogi Athletic Park, Japan
- Next stage: Semi-final on October 1 if India wins
India Asian Games 2026 Cricket Fixtures and Match Dates
India will begin its Asian Games 2026 men's cricket campaign on September 28, 2026, with a quarter-final against the Group A runner-up. As a seeded team, India does not play the preliminary group stage.
| Stage | Date | India Match | Time (Japan) | Match Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarter-final | September 28, 2026 | India vs Group A runner-up | 1:30 PM | CKT16 |
| Semi-final* | October 1, 2026 | Winner of CKT16 vs CKT17 | 1:30 PM | CKT20 |
| Final* | October 3, 2026 | Winner of CKT19 vs CKT20 | 1:30 PM | CKT22 |
*The semi-final and final are conditional on India winning its previous matches. India's quarter-final opponent will be the second-placed team from Group A, which contains Afghanistan, Japan and Nepal.
All men cricket matches are scheduled at Korogi Athletic Park in Nisshin, Aichi, Japan.
Which Teams Can India Face on the Way to the Final?
India's route to the Asian Games 2026 cricket final can include different opponents at each knockout stage. India will first face the Group A runner-up in the quarter-final on September 28. If India wins, it will then face the winner of Sri Lanka vs Group A winner in the semi-final.
- Quarter-final: Group A runner-up — Afghanistan, Japan or Nepal
- Semi-final: Winner of Sri Lanka vs Group A winner
- Final: Winner from the opposite semi-final bracket
- Possible final opponent: Pakistan, Bangladesh, or another team from the opposite side of the bracket
| Stage | Possible India Opponent |
|---|---|
| Quarter-final | Group A runner-up |
| Semi-final | Sri Lanka or Group A winner |
| Final | Winner of the opposite semi-final |
So, India could face up to three different opponents on its route to the final, depending on the results of the knockout matches. The exact final opponent cannot be known until the semi-finals are completed.
India Possible Quarter-Final Opponents, Date, Time and Schedule
India will face the runner-up of Group A in the Asian Games 2026 men's cricket quarter-final on September 28, 2026. Group A has three teams: Afghanistan, Japan and Nepal, so any of these teams could become India's quarter-final opponent depending on the final group standings.
- Afghanistan — could finish second in Group A
- Japan — could finish second in Group A
- Nepal — could finish second in Group A
- India's match: Quarter-final, CKT16
- Date: September 28, 2026
- Time: 1:30 PM Japan time
- Opponent: Group A runner-up
The Group A matches will be played on September 24, 25 and 26, after which India's exact opponent will be confirmed.
Can India Face Pakistan Before the Final?
No. India and Pakistan cannot meet in the quarter-final or semi-final of the Asian Games 2026 men's cricket tournament because they are on opposite sides of the knockout bracket.
- Quarter-final: India vs Group A runner-up; Pakistan vs Group B runner-up
- Semi-final: India is in CKT20; Pakistan is in CKT19
- Possible meeting: Final on October 3, 2026
- Another possibility: If both lose their semi-finals, they could meet in the bronze-medal match on October 3
India Asian Games 2026 Cricket Squad for the Tournament
India's updated men's cricket squad for the Asian Games 2026 has 14 players. Shreyas Iyer will captain the team, with Tilak Varma as vice-captain. The squad includes experienced players such as Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh and Axar Patel, along with young names including Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Vipraj Nigam.
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Shreyas Iyer | Captain / Batter |
| Abhishek Sharma | All-rounder |
| Sanju Samson | Wicketkeeper / Batter |
| Ishan Kishan | Wicketkeeper / Batter |
| Shivam Dube | All-rounder |
| Tilak Varma | Vice-captain / Batter |
| Axar Patel | All-rounder |
| Washington Sundar | All-rounder |
| Ravi Bishnoi | Spinner |
| Jasprit Bumrah | Fast bowler |
| Arshdeep Singh | Fast bowler |
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | Batter |
| Yash Thakur | Fast bowler |
| Vipraj Nigam | All-rounder |
The squad was updated after Varun Chakaravarthy was ruled out with a side strain, while Nitish Kumar Reddy was withdrawn from the Asian Games squad to play in India's ODI series against the West Indies. BCCI confirmed Vipraj Nigam as Varun's replacement.
Who Is India Captain at the Asian Games 2026?
Shreyas Iyer is India's captain for the Asian Games 2026 men's cricket tournament. The BCCI named him captain when it announced India's original Asian Games squad, and he remains captain in the latest updated squad. Tilak Varma is the vice-captain.
Iyer will lead India in the tournament in Japan, where India will enter directly in the quarter-final stage.
- Captain: Shreyas Iyer
- Vice-captain: Tilak Varma
- Tournament: Asian Games 2026
- Format: Men's T20 cricket
- India's first match: September 28, 2026
- First stage: Quarter-final
Which Players Are in India's Asian Games Squad?
India's latest updated men's squad for the Asian Games 2026 has 14 players. Shreyas Iyer is the captain and Tilak Varma is the vice-captain. BCCI confirmed the latest changes on September 16, with Vipraj Nigam replacing Varun Chakaravarthy and Nitish Kumar Reddy withdrawn from the Asian Games squad.
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Shreyas Iyer | Captain / Batter |
| Abhishek Sharma | All-rounder |
| Sanju Samson | Wicketkeeper / Batter |
| Ishan Kishan | Wicketkeeper / Batter |
| Shivam Dube | All-rounder |
| Tilak Varma | Vice-captain / Batter |
| Axar Patel | All-rounder |
| Washington Sundar | All-rounder |
| Ravi Bishnoi | Spinner |
| Jasprit Bumrah | Fast bowler |
| Arshdeep Singh | Fast bowler |
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | Batter |
| Yash Thakur | Fast bowler |
| Vipraj Nigam | All-rounder |
The squad includes a mix of experienced players such as Bumrah, Arshdeep and Axar Patel and young players such as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Vipraj Nigam. India will enter the men's competition directly in the quarter-final stage.
FAQs;
When Will India Play Its First Cricket Match at Asian Games 2026?
India's first men's cricket match is scheduled for September 28, 2026, in the quarter-final against the Group A runner-up.
Who Will India Play in the Asian Games 2026 Quarter-Final?
India will face the runner-up of Group A, which includes Afghanistan, Japan and Nepal.
Is India Playing the Asian Games 2026 Group Stage?
No. India is one of the four seeded teams and will enter the men's tournament directly in the quarter-final.
When Is India's Asian Games 2026 Quarter-Final?
India's quarter-final is scheduled for September 28, 2026, at 1:30 PM Japan time.
Where Will India Play Its Asian Games 2026 Matches?
India's men's cricket matches are scheduled at Korogi Athletic Park in Nisshin, Aichi, Japan.
Who Can India Face After the Quarter-Final?
If India wins its quarter-final, it will face the winner of Sri Lanka vs Group A winner in the semi-final on October 1.
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