in both the men’s and women’s competitions. India’s women defeated Sri Lanka by 147 runs in the final, while the men beat Pakistan by 19 runs to defend their Asian Games title.
The men’s tournament concluded on October 3, with India finishing as champions, Pakistan taking silver and Sri Lanka winning bronze. The women’s competition ended on September 22, with India claiming gold and Sri Lanka taking silver.
Men’s Cricket Schedule At Asian Games 2026
The men’s tournament features 10 teams, with six teams playing across two preliminary groups before the quarter-finals.
| Date | Match | Time (IST) | Time (GMT) | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 24, Thursday | Afghanistan vs Japan | 5:30 AM | 12:00 AM | Afghanistan won by 48 runs |
| September 24, Thursday | Hong Kong, China vs Malaysia | 10:30 AM | 5:00 AM | Malaysia won by 8 wkts |
| September 25, Friday | Hong Kong, China vs Oman | 5:30 AM | 12:00 AM | Hong Kong, China won by 41 runs |
| September 25, Friday | Afghanistan vs Nepal | 10:30 AM | 5:00 AM | Nepal won by 5 wkts |
| September 26, Saturday | Japan vs Nepal | 5:30 AM | 12:00 AM | No result due to rain |
| September 26, Saturday | Malaysia vs Oman | 10:30 AM | 5:00 AM | Match abandoned due to rain (No toss) |
| September 28, Monday | Pakistan vs 2nd Group B | 5:30 AM | 12:00 AM | Match abandoned due to rain (No toss) |
| September 28, Monday | India vs 2nd Group A | 10:00 AM | 4:30 AM | Match abandoned without toss |
| September 29, Tuesday | Sri Lanka vs Nepal | 5:30 AM | 12:00 AM | Match abandoned due to rain (No toss) |
| September 29, Tuesday | Bangladesh vs Malaysia | 10:00 AM | 4:30 AM | Match abandoned due to rain (No toss) |
| October 1, Thursday | Pakistan vs Bangladesh Semi-final 1 | 5:30 AM | 12:00 AM | Pakistan won by 6 wickets (with 9 balls remaining) |
| October 1, Thursday | India vs Sri Lanka Semi-final 2 | 10:00 AM | 4:30 AM | India won by 124 runs |
| October 3, Saturday | Bronze-medal match | 5:30 AM | 12:00 AM | Sri Lanka won by 63 runs |
| October 3, Saturday | Gold-medal match (Final) | 10:00 AM | 4:30 AM | India won by 19 runs |
Format and Key Details
- The preliminary stage features double-headers at 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM local time (5:30 AM and 10:30 AM IST).
- Six teams compete in Group A and Group B, with the top two from each group advancing to the quarter-finals.
- India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka enter directly at the quarter-final stage.
- The men’s tournament features 10 confirmed teams: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Hong Kong, China, India, Japan, Malaysia, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
- The knockout stage begins with the quarter-finals on September 28, followed by the semi-finals on October 1 and the medal matches on October 3.
Venue – Korogi Athletic Park in Nisshin
All Asian Games 2026 cricket matches will be played at Korogi Athletic Park in Nisshin, Aichi, Japan. The venue is the designated cricket ground for both the men’s and women’s T20 competitions.
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Venue | Korogi Athletic Park |
| Location | Nisshin City, Aichi, Japan |
| Sport | Cricket (T20) |
| Capacity for Asian Games | Around 2,000 with temporary stands |
| Pitch | Natural grass / hybrid turf |
| Venue Status | Cricket ground developed for Aichi-Nagoya 2026 |
| Events | Men’s & Women’s Cricket |
| Dates | September 17 – October 3, 2026 |