India begin Asian Games gold-medal defence against Japan in women’s cricket

Harmanpreet-led India face Japan in Asian Games cricket quarter-final as busy schedule begins in Nagoya

India begin their Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 campaign against hosts Japan in the women’s cricket quarter-final, with soft tennis and teqball teams also in action.

India begin Asian Games gold-medal defence against Japan in women’s cricket

India faces a busy day at the Asian Games 2026 with multiple sporting events. The Indian women's cricket team begins its gold medal defense against hosts Japan. Soft tennis and teqball athletes will also compete in various categories throughout the day. India enters the cricket tournament as a top contender after winning the Asia Cup. This match marks the first encounter between the Indian and Japanese women's cricket teams.

Asian Games 2026 gets underway in Nagoya; Indian women’s cricket team begins title defence against Japan - The Tribune

India will have a busy day at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 on Friday, with action across cricket, soft tennis and teqball. 

Asian Games 2026 gets underway in Nagoya; Indian women’s cricket team begins title defence against Japan

India will have a busy day at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 on Friday, with action across cricket, soft tennis and teqball.