Asian Games 2026 Cricket event competition – 29 sep
September 29 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
The Asian Games 2026 Cricket tournament resumes on Tuesday at the Asian Games in Nisshin, in the Korogi Athletic Park in Aichi, Japan, with two important Men’s T20 Quarter-finals. The latest Official Cricket Schedule has Sri Lanka playing Group B winners in the group stage Quarter-final 3, whereas Bangladesh to play the Group A winners in the group quarter-final 4.
Men’s T20 Quarter-finals – 29 Sep
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Men’s Cricket Quarter-finals |
| Sport | Cricket |
| Tournament | Asian Games 2026 |
| Date | Tuesday, September 29, 2026 |
| Venue | Korogi Athletic Park |
| Location | Aichi Prefecture, Japan |
| City | Nisshin, Aichi |
| Format | T20 |
| Matches | Quarter-final 3 & Quarter-final 4 |
| Stage | Knockout |
| Next Stage | Semi-finals – October 1, 2026 |
Official Cricket Schedule
The September 29 schedule features two men’s quarter-finals at Korogi Athletic Park.
| Match | Time (JST) | Stage |
| Sri Lanka vs Group B Winners | 9:00 AM | Quarter-final 3 |
| Bangladesh vs Group A Winners | 2:00 PM | Quarter-final 4 |
Competition Format
The Asian Games 2026 Men’s Cricket Tournament will be played in the T20 format, with each team allowed a maximum of 20 overs per innings.
- 10 teams compete in total.
- There are three teams in groups A and B.
- The top two teams from each group go on to the quarter-finals.
- Direct qualification is received by India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in the play-off in the quarter-final stage.
- The quarter-finals take place on 28th-29th September.
- October 1 is the day for the semi-finals.
- The gold and bronze medal matches will be on October 3.
- The quarter-final winners move to the semi-finals, and thus keep the hopes for an Asian Games gold medal alive.
Japan Hosts
The 20th Asian Games will be hosted by Japan from 19th Sept to 4th Oct 2026.
Venue
The Asian Games Venues are located in parts of Japan, from the Great Nations ranges. The official stadium of the Asian Games for the year 2026 is Korogi Athletic Park in Aichi Prefecture.
Sri Lanka Quarter-final
Sri Lanka are among the four men’s teams to feed into the Asian Games knockout stage automatically. They are one of the four sides which are not going to compete with India, Pakistan and Bangladesh in the final 4-group stage.
Bangladesh Quarter-final
Meanwhile, the men’s team of Bangladesh are on automatic qualification and will play in the quarter-finals of the Asian Games for the very first time. Play the top team of group A (Afghanistan/Japan/Nepal).
How to Watch
The interplay of broadcasting and streaming will be country-dependent and may change nearer the Games.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the date of Men’s T20 eighth Asian Games 2026 Quarters?
The round robin of T20 quarter-finals for the men’s tournament will take place on September 28 and September 29, 2026. Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will take on their quarterfinal games on Tuesday, September 29.
Where is the semi-final of cricket played?
The matches will be hosted on the official cricket event ground for the 2026 Games: Korogi Athletic Park, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
Confirmed Match Schedule (Updated)
| Time (JST) | Match | Stage | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | Sri Lanka vs Group Winner (TBD) | Quarter-final 4 | Kōrogi Sports Park, Nisshin |
| 14:00 | Bangladesh vs Group Winner (TBD) | Quarter-final 3 | Kōrogi Sports Park, Nisshin |
Total matches on this date: 2. Source: Wikipedia / AINAGOC official schedule.