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India Qualify for Asian Games 2026 Semifinals After Rain Washes Out Match
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News18•28-09-2026, 10:38
India Qualify for Asian Games 2026 Semifinals After Rain Washes Out Match
- •India advanced to the semifinals of the men's cricket competition at the Asian Games 2026 after their quarterfinal against Afghanistan was washed out due to rain.
- •As the top-ranked team in ICC T20I rankings, India progressed over 10th-ranked Afghanistan.
- •India will face the winner of the Nepal vs Sri Lanka match in the semifinal on Thursday, October 1.
- •Consistent rain in Nagoya raises the possibility of India winning gold if the entire men's cricket competition is washed out, due to their top ranking.
- •A potential final clash between India and Pakistan is on the cards if both teams win their respective semifinal matches.
Key Questions Answered
India secured their spot in the semifinals after their quarterfinal match against Afghanistan in Nisshin was washed out due to rain, advancing as the No. 1 ranked team in the ICC T20I rankings.
India will face the winner of the third quarterfinal match between Nepal and Sri Lanka in the semifinal on Thursday, October 1.
India and Pakistan can play each other on Saturday, October 4, provided that both teams successfully win their respective semifinal matches.
