India and Pakistan reach Asian Games cricket semifinals after rain-abandoned quarterfinals
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 6:39 AM
Last updated Sep 28, 2026
India and Pakistan have advanced to the semifinals of the Asian Games cricket tournament after rain led to the abandonment of two quarterfinal matches on September 28, 2026. India's advancement came over Afghanistan, and Pakistan progressed against Hong Kong, with decisions based on world rankings. Neither team has played a match in the tournament yet, although India secured a warmup victory over Japan prior to the competition. The semifinals will see India face either Sri Lanka or Nepal, while Pakistan will take on either Bangladesh or Malaysia.
- •Quarterfinal matches in cricket were abandoned due to rain.
- •India advanced based on world rankings over Afghanistan.
- •Pakistan moved forward against Hong Kong without playing.
- •India will face Sri Lanka or Nepal in the semifinals.
- •Pakistan will meet Bangladesh or Malaysia next.
- 6:39 AMYahoo Sports — India, Pakistan on Asian Games collision course after cricket washout
- 5:53 AMYahoo Sports — India and Pakistan advance to Asian Games cricket semifinals after quarterfinal washouts
"Cricket heavyweights India and Pakistan advanced to the Asian Games semifinals without having to hit a ball on Monday after rain forced organizers to abandon two scheduled quarterfinal matches. Defending champion India advanced over Afghanistan, and Pakistan advanced over Hong Kong in results determined on the basis of world rankings. Shreyas Iyer and his India squad featuring stars such as pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah and 15-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi haven’t had to play yet in the tournament, although did have a friendly warmup win over Japan last week.
"India and Pakistan stayed on course to meet in the Asian Games cricket final after both men's quarter-finals were abandoned Monday because of rain and a sodden outfield in Nagoya.Sri Lanka play Nepal and Bangladesh face Malaysia, weather permitting, in the last two quarter-finals on Tuesday. dh/pst
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 28, 2026, 6:39 AMIndia, Pakistan on Asian Games collision course after cricket washout
India and Pakistan stayed on course to meet in the Asian Games cricket final after both men's quarter-finals were abandoned Monday because of rain and a sodden outfield in Nagoya.Sri Lanka play Nepal and Bangladesh face Malaysia, weather permitting, in the last two quarter-finals on Tuesday. dh/pst
- Yahoo SportsSep 28, 2026, 5:53 AMIndia and Pakistan advance to Asian Games cricket semifinals after quarterfinal washouts
Cricket heavyweights India and Pakistan advanced to the Asian Games semifinals without having to hit a ball on Monday after rain forced organizers to abandon two scheduled quarterfinal matches. Defending champion India advanced over Afghanistan, and Pakistan advanced over Hong Kong in results determined on the basis of world rankings. Shreyas Iyer and his India squad featuring stars such as pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah and 15-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi haven’t had to play yet in the tournament, although did have a friendly warmup win over Japan last week.
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