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Asian Games 2026 cricket schedule announced; India, Pakistan in separate draws

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 9:54 AM

Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Asian Games 2026 cricket schedule announced; India, Pakistan in separate draws

Summary

The 2026 Asian Games cricket schedule has been released, with India receiving direct entry into the quarter-finals for both the men's and women's T20 events. The men's tournament will take place from September 24 to October 1, while the women's will be held from September 17 to 22 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. India and Pakistan, seeded in the men's quarter-finals, can only meet in the semi-finals or final due to being placed on opposite sides of the draw. India’s women's team will begin its title defense against Japan, with potential semi-final matchups against either Bangladesh or China if they advance.

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By the Numbers

•India qualifies directly for men's and women's quarter-finals
•Men's matches scheduled from September 24 to October 1
•Women's matches begin on September 17
•India faces Japan in women's opener
•Pakistan placed to meet India only in later stages

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9:54 AMYahoo Sports — Asian Games 2026 Cricket Schedule: India, Pakistan on opposite sides of draw - full fixtures revealed

What they're saying

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The cricket schedule for the 2026 Asian Games has been announced, with defending champions India directly qualifying for the quarter-finals in both the men's and women's T20 events. India and Pakistan can only meet in the men's semi-finals or final. The women's team will begin its title defence against hosts Japan. The tournaments will be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, in September.
— Yahoo Sports

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