Asian Games 2026, Full Quarter-Final Lineup for Men's Cricket: India's Opponent Revealed
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India to face Afghanistan in Asian Games quarter-final after Nepal-Japan game washed out
The Indian men's cricket team is gearing up to take on Afghanistan in a pivotal quarter-final match during the Asian Games. Scheduled for September 28 in Nisshin, this knockout clash follows Nepal's impressive lead in Pool A, due to a rain-cancelled fixture with Japan. Both Afghanistan and Nepal will vie for a shot at the semi-finals, adding extra tension to this encounter.
Afghanistan to face India in Asian Games cricket quarter-final
Afghanistan are set to face India in the Asian Games cricket quarter-finals after Saturday’s rain-hit match between Nepal and Japan confirmed the Pool A standings. The quarter-final between India and Afghanistan is scheduled to take place on September 28 in Nisshin, Japan. Nepal secured first place in the group after Japan’s chase was washed out. […] The post Afghanistan to face India in Asian Games cricket quarter-final first appeared on Ariana…
The Indian men's cricket team was granted direct entry into the quarterfinals, where they will face Afghanistan on September 28. India will face Afghanistan, against whom they recently played a T20 series.
The stage is set for the knockout stage of the Asian Games 2026, with India and Afghanistan set to face each other in the second quarter-final. The Afghan team, which suffered a shock defeat against Nepal in the group stage, has been relegated to second place in the points table. Therefore, they will have to face Team India in the quarter-final round.
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