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India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka qualify for Asian Games cricket knockouts

ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 5:17 AM

Last updated Jul 24, 2026

India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka qualify for Asian Games cricket knockouts
Summary

India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka have secured direct entry into the knockout stage of the Asian Games cricket tournament. The men's competition features ten teams, while the women's competition has eight teams, both progressing directly to the quarter-finals. This format marks a change in the competition structure, aiming to enhance the tournament's competitiveness. The event will take place later this summer.

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Key Details
  • •Men's competition includes ten teams, women's competition has eight.
  • •India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka are automatically in the knockouts.
  • •Quarter-finals will commence at the Asian Games.
  • •Asian Games cricket tournament format has been adjusted for this year.
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  • 5:17 AMESPNcricinfo — India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka get direct entry into Asian Games knockouts
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The men's competition will have ten teams and the women's competition will have eight sides and will start with the quarter-finals

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