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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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Khel Now broke the news on Friday, September 25, 2026.
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