Team India to Start Asian Games 2026 Cricket Campaign on September 28

The men's cricket tournament at Asian Games 2026 will run from September 24 to October 3, with 10 teams competing. Afghanistan, Japan and Nepal are in Group A, while Hong Kong, Malaysia and Oman form Group B. Teams will play round-robin matches, with top two from each group advancing to quarter-finals.

India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka enter directly at the quarter-final stage. India will play the runners-up of Group A on September 28. The semi-finals are scheduled for October 1, with the gold and bronze medal matches both taking place on October 3.