Pakistan face Bangladesh, India take on Sri Lanka in Asiad cricket semis
- On Thursday, the Indian men's cricket team will play Sri Lanka in the Asian Games semi-finals following rain-induced washouts that halted all quarter-final matches.
- Consistent rain in Nagoya forced the abandonment of all four quarter-final matches, allowing higher-ranked teams including Sri Lanka to advance to the semi-finals based on their standings.
- Led by captain Shreyas Iyer, the Indian men's team has yet to play a match at Korogi Sports Park, which also hosted the women's competition won by Harmanpreet Kaur and her teammates.
- Pakistan will compete against Bangladesh in the second semi-final after their quarter-final against Malaysia was also abandoned due to persistent rain.
- The women's cricket competition at the Asian Games concluded successfully, with Harmanpreet Kaur leading her team to victory at the same venue now hosting the men's semi-finals.
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All 4 Asian Games cricket quarterfinals washed out, India set for semi-final clash against Sri Lanka
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Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra remarked that the Asian Games is perhaps not ready to host cricket after a string of washouts in the 2026 men's tournament dominated the proceedings.
Asian Games 2026: India to Face Sri Lanka in Men's Cricket Semi-final
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. India will face Sri Lanka in the men's cricket semi-final at the Asian Games 2026 after Sri Lanka's quarter-final against Nepal was abandoned without a ball being bowled in Nisshin, Japan, on Tuesday. Sports News | Asian Games 2026: India to Face Sri Lanka in Men's Cricket Semi-final.
Asian Games 2026: India to face Sri Lanka in mens cricket semi-final
India will face Sri Lanka in the men's cricket semi-final at the Asian Games 2026 after Sri Lanka's quarter-final against Nepal was abandoned without a ball being bowled in Nisshin, Japan, on Tuesday.
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