India prepares for Asian Games cricket at new venue in Nisshin
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 8:16 AM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026
India will begin its gold medal defense in cricket at the Asian Games on September 28 at a newly built facility in Nisshin, Japan. Known as Korogi Sports Park, the site was converted from three former baseball grounds to host top-flight cricket matches. Organizers designed the field with 65-meter boundaries to provide a larger playing area than the facility used four years ago in Hangzhou. The venue includes four turf pitches and one hybrid pitch, with preparations overseen by curator Asitha Wijayasinghe to encourage high-scoring games. Officials have reinforced the ground with a sand-based drainage system to mitigate risks from potential typhoons during the tournament schedule. India may potentially face Pakistan in a quarterfinal match shortly after the tournament opening.
- •India begins its title defense in the quarterfinals on September 28.
- •The new Korogi Sports Park features 65-meter boundaries and hybrid pitch technology.
- •Asitha Wijayasinghe oversaw pitch preparations to promote higher scoring.
- •Sand-based drainage measures are in place to address potential typhoon weather.
- •The site was previously used as three separate baseball grounds.
- 8:16 AMYahoo Sports — 65m boundaries, hybrid pitch: Inside the new venue for India’s Asian Games campaign
"India's cricket team is set to defend its gold medal in the quarterfinals on September 28. The matches will take place in a newly constructed cricket facility in Nisshin, Japan, promising longer boundaries and hybrid pitches that enhance gameplay. The pitch preparation was overseen by Sri Lanka Cricket's curator, ensuring a high-scoring environment. Additionally, precautions against typhoons have been implemented to safeguard the tournament's integrity.
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