Asian Games 2026 Cricket event competition – 28 sep
September 28 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
The Asian Games 2026 Cricket is now in an exciting new chapter ahead as the Men’s T20 Cricket Quarter-finals will commence 28th September 2026. The day’s knockout matches are: official cricket schedule India vs TBD (QT 1) and Pakistan vs TBD (QT 2).
Cricket at Asian Games 2026
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Cricket at the Asian Games 2026 |
| Date | Monday, September 28, 2026 |
| Competition Stage | Men’s Quarter-finals |
| Sport | Men’s T20 Cricket |
| Format | International Twenty20 (T20I) |
| Venue | Kōrogi Sports Park, Nisshin, Aichi Prefecture |
| Host Country | Japan |
| Number of Matches | 2 Quarter-finals |
| Match Format | Knockout (Single-Elimination) |
| Semi-final Qualification | Winners advance to the Semi-finals on October 1, 2026 |
| Official Start Time | 9:00 AM JST |
Knockout Stage
The top four teams in the rankings from the Asian Games 2026 men’s competition will get a chance to play at the Asian Games 2026 on September 28 in the knockout stage of the tournament.
September 28 Cricket Schedule
The September 28 schedule features a thrilling double-header as the first two quarter-finals decide the opening semi-finalists of the men’s cricket tournament.
| Match | Local Time (JST) | IST | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| India vs TBD | 9:00 AM | 5:30 AM | Quarter-final 1 |
| Pakistan vs TBD | 2:00 PM | 10:30 AM | Quarter-final 2 |
India vs TBD
India kicks off the Asian Games sports in men’s cricket with a high ranking and takes on the fight of their life in the 1st Quarter of the men’s tournament.
Pakistan vs TBD
Pakistan starts its quest for medals in Quarter-final 2 and will play a runner-up team from the preliminary round.
Competition Format
The cricket event has been conducted for the men’s category, according to the rules adopted by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for Twenty20 International (T20I) cricket. Gameplay is considered ‘fast ‘, and both sides score quickly and bowl intelligently as each side’s maximum is set at 20 overs.
Host Country
Asian Games 2026 is the host of the Asian Games which invites thousands of accomplished sportsmen from Asia.
Venue Information
The match-ups in the quarter-finals will be hosted at Nisshin’s Kōrogi Sports Park in Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
How to Watch
The Asian Games 2026 cricket games will be broadcast in the home countries, and the broadcasting rights will be given to the official broadcast partners in accordance with the country’s broadcasting rights in the region. The number of available live streams will differ depending on location.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When will the Men’s cricket quarter-final dates for Asian Games 2026 be?
The first two men’s T20 quarter-finals will be on Monday (September 28, 2026).
On what date were the cricket matches on 28 September?
The two matches will be at Kōrogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
Asian Games cricket is played in which format?
The men’s tournament is played under ICC Playing Conditions and following the official format of a Twenty20 International (T20I) match.
Confirmed Match Schedule (Updated)
| Time (JST) | Match | Stage | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | India vs Group B Runner-up (TBD) | Quarter-final 1 | Kōrogi Sports Park, Nisshin |
| 14:00 | Pakistan vs Group A Runner-up (TBD) | Quarter-final 2 | Kōrogi Sports Park, Nisshin |
Total matches on this date: 2. Source: Wikipedia / AINAGOC official schedule.