Pakistan Asian Games 2026 Cricket Schedule: Fixtures, Dates and Times
Pakistan Asian Games 2026 men's cricket campaign will begin with the quarter-final on September 28, 2026. Pakistan is one of the four seeded teams, along with India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, so it will skip the group stage and enter the tournament directly in the knockout round.
Pakistan will face the runner-up of Group B, which includes Hong Kong, China, Malaysia and Oman. The quarter-final is scheduled for 9:00 AM Japan time (5:00 AM Pakistan time) at Korogi Athletic Park. If Pakistan wins, it will move to the semi-final on October 1, with the final scheduled for October 3.
Pakistan Asian Games 2026 Cricket Schedule at a Glance
Pakistan will start its Asian Games 2026 men's cricket campaign in the quarter-final on September 28, 2026. As one of the seeded teams, Pakistan will skip the group stage and face the Group B runner-up directly in CKT15.
| Match | Date | Opponent | Time (Japan) | Match Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarter-final | 28 September 2026 | Group B runner-up | 9:00 AM | CKT15 |
| Semi-final* | 1 October 2026 | Winner of CKT18 | 9:00 AM | CKT19 |
| Final* | 3 October 2026 | Winner of CKT20 | 1:30 PM | CKT22 |
Pakistan must win the previous match to reach the next stage. The Group B runner-up will be one of Hong Kong, China, Malaysia or Oman, while the exact semi-final opponent will depend on the quarter-final results.
All men's cricket matches are scheduled at Korogi Athletic Park in Nisshin, Aichi, Japan. The official schedule lists Pakistan's quarter-final and semi-final at 9:00 AM Japan time, while the final is scheduled for 1:30 PM.
What Is the Date and Time of Pakistan First Cricket Match at the Asian Games 2026?
Pakistan will play its first men cricket match at the Asian Games 2026 on September 28, 2026. Pakistan will enter directly in the quarter-final because it is one of the four seeded teams. Its opponent will be the runner-up of Group B, which includes Hong Kong, China, Malaysia and Oman.
| Match Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | 28 September 2026 |
| Match | Pakistan vs Group B runner-up |
| Stage | Quarter-final |
| Match Code | CKT15 |
| Time | 9:00 AM Japan time |
| Pakistan Time | 5:00 AM PKT |
| Possible Opponents | Hong Kong, China, Malaysia or Oman |
| Venue | Korogi Athletic Park, Japan |
The exact opponent will be confirmed after the Group B matches are completed on September 26. If Pakistan wins CKT15, it will move to the semi-final on October 1, 2026.
Who Will Pakistan Face in Its First Asian Games 2026 Cricket Match and Where Will It Be Played?
Pakistan will face the runner-up of Group B in its first men's cricket match at the Asian Games 2026. Group B includes Hong Kong, China, Malaysia and Oman, so the exact opponent will be known after the group matches finish on September 26.
The match will be the quarter-final (CKT15) on September 28, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM Japan time. It will be played at Korogi Athletic Park in Nisshin, Aichi, Japan, the official cricket venue for the Asian Games.
| Match Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Pakistan's Opponent | Group B runner-up |
| Group B Teams | Hong Kong, China, Malaysia, Oman |
| Date | September 28, 2026 |
| Stage | Quarter-final |
| Match Code | CKT15 |
| Time | 9:00 AM Japan time |
| Pakistan Time | 5:00 AM PKT |
| Venue | Korogi Athletic Park |
| Location | Nisshin, Aichi, Japan |
Pakistan enters directly at the quarter-final stage because it is one of the four seeded men's teams. If Pakistan wins CKT15, it will advance to the semi-final on October 1, where it will face the winner of CKT18.
Is Pakistan Playing in the Asian Games 2026 Cricket Group Stage?
No. Pakistan will not play in the men group stage of the Asian Games 2026 cricket tournament. Pakistan is one of the four seeded teams, along with India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, so these teams will enter the competition directly in the quarter-finals.
Pakistan's first match will be Quarter-final CKT15 on September 28, 2026, against the runner-up of Group B. Group B includes Hong Kong, China, Malaysia and Oman.
| Pakistan's Asian Games 2026 Entry | Details |
|---|---|
| Group Stage | No |
| First Match | Quarter-final |
| Date | September 28, 2026 |
| Opponent | Group B runner-up |
| Match Code | CKT15 |
| Time | 9:00 AM Japan time |
| Pakistan Time | 5:00 AM PKT |
| Group B Teams | Hong Kong, China, Malaysia, Oman |
The group-stage teams will play their matches on September 24, 25 and 26, while Pakistan will wait for the Group B standings before its quarter-final opponent is confirmed.
Asian Games 2026 ke Quarter-Final mein Pakistan ka muqabla kis team ke saath hoga?
Pakistan ka quarter-final Group B ki runner-up team ke saath hoga. Group B mein Hong Kong, China, Malaysia aur Oman shamil hain, is liye exact opponent 26 September ke group matches ke baad confirm hoga.
Pakistan ka quarter-final CKT15 hai aur ye 28 September 2026 ko 9:00 AM Japan time (5:00 AM Pakistan time) par scheduled hai.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Pakistan vs Group B runner-up |
| Possible Opponent | Hong Kong, China / Malaysia / Oman |
| Date | 28 September 2026 |
| Stage | Quarter-final |
| Match Code | CKT15 |
| Japan Time | 9:00 AM |
| Pakistan Time | 5:00 AM PKT |
| Venue | Korogi Athletic Park, Aichi, Japan |
Simple answer: Pakistan ka quarter-final opponent Group B ki second-placed team hogi. Exact team 26 September ko Group B ke final standings ke baad pata chalegi.
Pakistan vs Group B Runner-Up on 28 September
Pakistan will play its first men's cricket match at the Asian Games 2026 on September 28, 2026. The match will be the quarter-final (CKT15), with Pakistan facing the runner-up of Group B. Group B includes Hong Kong, China, Malaysia and Oman, so the exact opponent will be confirmed after the group matches are completed.
The quarter-final will start at 9:00 AM Japan time, which is 5:00 AM Pakistan time. The match will be played at Korogi Athletic Park in Nisshin, Aichi, Japan, the official cricket venue for the Asian Games.
| Match Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Pakistan vs Group B runner-up |
| Date | September 28, 2026 |
| Stage | Quarter-final |
| Match Code | CKT15 |
| Time | 9:00 AM Japan time |
| Pakistan Time | 5:00 AM PKT |
| Possible Opponents | Hong Kong, China, Malaysia or Oman |
| Venue | Korogi Athletic Park |
| Location | Nisshin, Aichi, Japan |
Pakistan enters directly at the quarter-final stage because it is one of the four seeded men teams. If Pakistan wins CKT15, it will advance to CKT19, the semi-final scheduled for October
When and Where Will Pakistan Quarter-Final Be Played?
Pakistan's Asian Games 2026 men's cricket quarter-final will be played on September 28, 2026, at Korogi Athletic Park in Nisshin, Aichi, Japan. The match is CKT15 and will start at 9:00 AM Japan time (5:00 AM Pakistan time).
Pakistan will face the runner-up of Group B, which includes Hong Kong, China, Malaysia and Oman. The exact opponent will be confirmed after the Group B matches are completed.
| Match Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | September 28, 2026 |
| Match | Pakistan vs Group B runner-up |
| Stage | Quarter-final |
| Match Code | CKT15 |
| Japan Time | 9:00 AM |
| Pakistan Time | 5:00 AM PKT |
| Venue | Korogi Athletic Park |
| Location | Nisshin, Aichi, Japan |
| Possible Opponents | Hong Kong, China, Malaysia or Oman |
The official venue information confirms that Korogi Athletic Park is the cricket venue for the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Games.
Pakistan Asian Games 2026 Quarter-Final Schedule
Pakistan will play its first match of the Asian Games 2026 men's cricket tournament in the quarter-final on September 28, 2026. Pakistan will face the second-placed team from Group B in match CKT15. Group B includes Hong Kong, China, Malaysia and Oman.
| Match Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | September 28, 2026 |
| Match | Pakistan vs Group B runner-up |
| Stage | Quarter-final |
| Match Code | CKT15 |
| Time | 9:00 AM Japan time |
| Pakistan Time | 5:00 AM PKT |
| Possible Opponents | Hong Kong, China, Malaysia or Oman |
| Venue | Korogi Athletic Park |
| Location | Nisshin, Aichi, Japan |
Pakistan enters directly into the quarter-final as one of the four seeded teams. The exact opponent will be confirmed after the Group B matches are completed on September 26. If Pakistan wins CKT15, it will advance to the semi-final on October 1 in CKT19.
Pakistan Asian Games 2026 Cricket Fixtures and Match Dates
Pakistan will begin its Asian Games 2026 men's cricket campaign directly in the quarter-final on September 28, 2026. As one of the four seeded teams, Pakistan will not play the group stage and will face the runner-up of Group B in CKT15.
| Stage | Date | Pakistan Match | Time (Japan) | Match Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarter-final | September 28, 2026 | Pakistan vs Group B runner-up | 9:00 AM | CKT15 |
| Semi-final* | October 1, 2026 | Winner of CKT15 vs CKT18 | 9:00 AM | CKT19 |
| Final* | October 3, 2026 | Winner of CKT19 vs CKT20 | 1:30 PM | CKT22 |
*The semi-final and final are conditional on Pakistan winning its previous matches. Pakistan's quarter-final opponent will be the second-placed team from Group B, which contains Hong Kong, China, Malaysia and Oman.
All men's cricket matches are scheduled at Korogi Athletic Park in Nisshin, Aichi, Japan.
Pakistan Asian Games 2026 Cricket Squad for the Tournament
Pakistan's men's cricket squad for the Asian Games 2026 has 15 players, with Sahibzada Farhan named as captain and Abdul Samad as vice-captain. The squad includes a mix of batters, all-rounders, bowlers and wicketkeeping options for the T20 tournament in Japan.
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Sahibzada Farhan | Captain / Batter |
| Abdul Samad | Vice-captain / Batter |
| Abrar Ahmed | Bowler |
| Ahmed Daniyal | Bowler |
| Akif Javed | Bowler |
| Ali Raza | Bowler |
| Arafat Minhas | All-rounder |
| Haider Ali | Batter |
| Hasan Nawaz | Batter |
| Maaz Sadaqat | All-rounder |
| Mohammad Salman Mirza | Bowler |
| Saad Masood | Batter |
| Saim Ayub | All-rounder |
| Sufyan Moqim | Bowler |
| Usman Khan | Wicketkeeper / Batter |
PCB announced the squad on June 10, 2026. At the time of selection, four players — Akif Javed, Ali Raza, Maaz Sadaqat and Saad Masood — had not yet represented Pakistan in T20I cricket.
Pakistan will enter the men's competition directly in the quarter-final stage, with its first match scheduled for September 28, 2026.
Which New and All Players Are in Pakistan Asian Games Squad?
Pakistan's Asian Games 2026 squad has 15 players, including a mix of experienced players and emerging names. The four players who had not yet played a T20I for Pakistan when the squad was announced are Akif Javed, Ali Raza, Maaz Sadaqat and Saad Masood.
| Player | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Sahibzada Farhan | Captain / Batter | Experienced |
| Abdul Samad | Vice-captain / Batter | T20I player |
| Abrar Ahmed | Bowler | T20I player |
| Ahmed Daniyal | Bowler | T20I player |
| Akif Javed | Bowler | New T20I player |
| Ali Raza | Bowler | New T20I player |
| Arafat Minhas | All-rounder | T20I player |
| Haider Ali | Batter | T20I player |
| Hasan Nawaz | Batter | T20I player |
| Maaz Sadaqat | All-rounder | New T20I player |
| Mohammad Salman Mirza | Bowler | T20I player |
| Saad Masood | Batter | New T20I player |
| Saim Ayub | All-rounder | T20I player |
| Sufyan Moqim | Bowler | T20I player |
| Usman Khan | Wicketkeeper / Batter | T20I player |
The squad was announced by the PCB on June 10, 2026, with Sahibzada Farhan as captain and Abdul Samad as vice-captain. PCB also stated that 14 of the 15 selected players were part of the NCA White-Ball Camp at the time of selection.
FAQs:
When will Pakistan play its first cricket match at Asian Games 2026?
Pakistan's first men's cricket match is scheduled for 28 September 2026 in the quarter-final.
Who will Pakistan play in the Asian Games 2026 quarter-final?
Pakistan will play the runner-up of Group B, featuring Hong Kong, China, Malaysia and Oman.
Is Pakistan playing the Asian Games 2026 group stage?
No. Pakistan is one of the four seeded men's teams and enters directly at the quarter-final stage.
When is Pakistan's Asian Games 2026 semi-final?
Pakistan's semi-final is scheduled for 1 October 2026 at 9:00 AM, if Pakistan qualifies.
When is the Pakistan Asian Games 2026 final?
The men's final is scheduled for 3 October 2026 at 1:30 PM, if Pakistan qualifies.
Can Pakistan play India at the Asian Games 2026?
Yes. Under the published knockout bracket, India and Pakistan can meet in the final if both teams reach it.
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