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Asiad Cricket Semifinals: India to Clash with Sri Lanka After Rain Washes Out Quarterfinals
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News18•29-09-2026, 08:00
Asiad Cricket Semifinals: India to Clash with Sri Lanka After Rain Washes Out Quarterfinals
- •The Indian men’s cricket team will face Sri Lanka in the Asian Games semifinals.
- •Sri Lanka advanced to the semifinals due to their higher ranking (9th) after their quarterfinal against Nepal (14th) was abandoned due to rain.
- •Consistent rain in Nagoya led to all four quarterfinals, including India's, being washed out.
- •The second semifinal will feature Pakistan against Bangladesh.
- •Both semifinals are scheduled to take place on Thursday.
Key Questions Answered
The Indian men's cricket team will face Sri Lanka in the semifinals of the Asian Games.
Sri Lanka's quarterfinal match against Nepal was abandoned due to inclement weather and consistent rain in Nagoya.
Sri Lanka advanced to the last four owing to their higher team ranking, as they are placed ninth while Nepal is fourteenth.
