Asian Games 2026 Cricket Schedule: Check Full Fixtures of the Events

Official confirmation has arrived regarding the cricket calendar for the 2026 Asian Games, drawing significant attention across the sporting world for both the men's and women's competitions. Following title-winning campaigns in the previous edition, where both the men's and women's squads secured championship gold, anticipation remains high as the Indian teams look to defend their titles.

Group Arrangements for the Men's Tournament

Participating nations in the men's tournament have been split into specific groups. Group A features Afghanistan, Japan and Nepal, while Group B includes Hong Kong China, Malaysia and Oman. India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Pakistan have received direct entry into the advanced stages of the competition.

Eight-Team Roster for the Women's Tournament

The women's tournament features an eight-team lineup comprising Thailand, Japan, Bangladesh, China, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, India and Pakistan.

Men's Competition Schedule

• September 24, 2026: Afghanistan vs Japan, Group A, Korogi Athletic Park
• September 24, 2026: Hong Kong China vs Malaysia, Group B, Korogi Athletic Park
• September 25, 2026: Hong Kong China vs Oman, Group B, Korogi Athletic Park
• September 25, 2026: Afghanistan vs Nepal, Group A, Korogi Athletic Park
• September 26, 2026: Japan vs Nepal, Group A, Korogi Athletic Park
• September 26, 2026: Malaysia vs Oman, Group B, Korogi Athletic Park
• September 28, 2026: Pakistan vs Group B runner-up, Quarter-final, Korogi Athletic Park
• September 28, 2026: India vs Group A runner-up, Quarter-final, Korogi Athletic Park
• September 29, 2026: Sri Lanka vs Group A winner, Quarter-final, Korogi Athletic Park
• September 29, 2026: Bangladesh vs Group B winner, Quarter-final, Korogi Athletic Park
• October 1, 2026: Winner of QF1 vs Winner of QF4, Semi-final, Korogi Athletic Park
• October 1, 2026: Winner of QF2 vs Winner of QF3, Semi-final, Korogi Athletic Park
• October 3, 2026: Bronze medal match, Korogi Athletic Park
• October 3, 2026: Final, Korogi Athletic Park

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Women's Competition Schedule

• September 17, 2026: Bangladesh vs China, Korogi Athletic Park
• September 17, 2026: Pakistan vs Thailand, Korogi Athletic Park
• September 18, 2026: Sri Lanka vs Malaysia, Korogi Athletic Park
• September 18, 2026: India vs Japan, Korogi Athletic Park
• September 20, 2026: Winner of No. 2 vs No. 3, Semi-final, Korogi Athletic Park
• September 20, 2026: No. 1 vs Winner of No. 4, Semi-final, Korogi Athletic Park
• September 22, 2026: Bronze medal match, Korogi Athletic Park
• September 22, 2026: Final, Korogi Athletic Park