Following glorious campaigns in the prior edition where both the men squad and women squad secured the championship titles, anticipation remains exceptionally high as Indian team seek another medal. Official confirmation has arrived regarding the cricket calendar for the 2026 Asian Games, capturing immense attention across the sporting world for both the men and women competitions.
September 28, 2026: Pakistan versus Group B second placed team, Quarter final, Korogi Athletic Park September 28, 2026: India versus Group A second placed team, Quarter final, Korogi Athletic Park October 3, 2026: Bronze medal match, Knockout, Korogi Athletic Park
Group arrangements for the men tournament split participating nations into specific divisions. Group A features Afghanistan, Japan, and Nepal, while Group B includes Hong Kong, China, Malaysia, and Oman. Furthermore, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Pakistan enjoy direct entry into the advanced stages. Meanwhile, the women tournament features an eight team roster comprising India, Japan, Bangladesh, China, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Pakistan, and Thailand.
September 20, 2026: Winner of No. 2 team versus No. 3 team, Semi final, Korogi Athletic Park September 20, 2026: Number 1 team versus Number 4 winner, Semi final, Korogi Athletic Park September 22, 2026: Bronze medal match, Knockout, Korogi Athletic Park
