India men's cricket team arrives in Nagoya, set to face Afghanistan in Asian Games quarterfinal
- On Monday, September 28, India faces Afghanistan in the Asian Games 2026 cricket quarter-final at Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin. The winner advances to the semi-finals.
- Defending champions India secured a direct quarter-final berth, while Afghanistan advanced from Group A alongside Nepal. Rain eliminated Japan after washing out their match, confirming Afghanistan's knockout spot.
- Shreyas Iyer leads a stacked Indian squad featuring Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, and Ishan Kishan. Fans hope for clear weather in Nisshin, as rain has frequently disrupted tournament matches.
- India requires three consecutive victories to successfully defend their Asian Games cricket crown. The quarter-final winner moves to semi-finals scheduled for October 1.
- Pakistan faces Hong Kong on September 28, while Sri Lanka meets Nepal and Bangladesh plays Malaysia. The gold-medal match is scheduled for October 3.
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India face an unfamiliar Afghanistan side in their Asian Games quarterfinal, with persistent rain, uncertain pitches and the threat of spin adding to the challenge in Nagoya.
Rain Threat in Nisshin: What Happens If India Vs Afghanistan Asian Games Quarter-Final Gets Washed Out At Korogi Sports Park? Explained
India’s Asian Games men’s cricket quarter-final against Afghanistan on September 28 at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin faces a 91% rain threat. Officials may use a reduced-overs game, while a complete washout could send top-seeded India into the semi-finals.
Asian Games 2026: Full-strength India to face inexperienced Afghanistan in opener
It is to be noted that India have come here with a full strength squad unlike last time with Iyer himself part of the side alongside Jasprit Bumrah, Ishan Kishan Abhishek Sharma and Axar Patel
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