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Asian Games Cricket Final: New Rule! Both Teams Get Gold if Rain Washes Out Final
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News18•29-09-2026, 11:07
Asian Games Cricket Final: New Rule! Both Teams Get Gold if Rain Washes Out Final
- •If the Asian Games cricket final is washed out due to rain, both teams will be awarded the gold medal.
- •Previously, in the 2022 Asian Games, the gold medal was awarded based on ICC rankings if the final was not played.
- •This year, a new rule has been implemented, changing the outcome for a rain-affected final.
- •There is a strong possibility of an India vs. Pakistan match in the final.
Key Questions Answered
If the final match of the Asian Games is canceled because of rain, both competing teams will receive the gold medal.
In the 2022 Asian Games, if the final match could not be played, the gold medal was awarded to the winner determined by their ICC ranking.
The matches for the gold and bronze medals are scheduled to be played on October 3.
