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India may face Japan in Asian Games 2026 cricket quarter-finals

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 6:29 AM

Last updated Sep 23, 2026

India may face Japan in Asian Games 2026 cricket quarter-finals
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India and Japan could meet again in the quarter-finals of the Asian Games 2026 on September 28. This potential matchup follows India's narrow two-run victory over Japan in their first-ever international clash, a rain-shortened T20I. Japan is in Group A, alongside Afghanistan and Nepal, where a single victory could secure them a second-place finish and a shot at India. Both sides will complete their group matches before the knockout stages commence, determining their positions in the bracket.

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  • •India edged Japan by two runs in their first international match on September 19.
  • •Japan needs one win in their group matches to qualify for the quarter-finals.
  • •The potential match is set for September 28 at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya.
  • •India aims to maintain its dominant cricket reputation in the tournament.
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  • 6:29 AMYahoo Sports — India vs Japan again? India likely quarter-final opponents at Asian Games 2026 cricket explored
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India could face Japan again in the Asian Games 2026 cricket quarter-finals. Here is how Group A qualification works and India’s potential knockout path.

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