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The cricket schedule for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 has been officially announced after the tournament draw. Defending champions India have learned their route, with the Indian women’s team set to face hosts Japan in the quarterfinals, while the men’s team will directly enter the quarterfinal stage.
The cricket tournament will be played in the T20 format, with all matches scheduled at the Korogi Athletic Park in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. The matches will also have full international status.
India Women vs Japan Quarterfinal: Harmanpreet Kaur’s Team Begins Gold Medal Defence
The Indian women’s cricket team, which won the gold medal at the Hangzhou Asian Games 2023, will begin its title defence against Japan in the quarterfinal match.
Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, Team India will aim to continue its dominance in Asian cricket. If India defeats Japan, they will face the winner of the Bangladesh vs China quarterfinal clash in the semifinal.
Asian Games 2026 Women’s Cricket Quarterfinal Line-up Revealed
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The women’s cricket quarterfinal matches will feature the following teams:
- India vs Japan
- Bangladesh vs China
- Sri Lanka vs Malaysia
- Pakistan vs Thailand
The winners of these matches will qualify for the semifinal stage.
India Men’s Cricket Team Gets Direct Quarterfinal Qualification
The Indian men’s cricket team has secured a direct place in the quarterfinals of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 due to its top seeding.
Along with India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh have also received direct qualification and will skip the preliminary round.
Asian Games 2026 Men’s Cricket Qualification Round: Teams and Groups
The remaining quarterfinal spots will be decided through a qualification round involving six teams.
Group A Teams:
- Afghanistan
- Japan
- Nepal
Group B Teams:
- Hong Kong China
- Malaysia
- Oman
The top two teams from each group will advance to the quarterfinals and compete against the seeded teams.
Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 Cricket Dates and Venue Details
- Women’s Cricket Tournament: September 17 to September 22, 2026
- Men’s Cricket Tournament: September 24 to October 1, 2026
- Format: T20 International
- Venue: Korogi Athletic Park, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
Harmanpreet Kaur, Shreyas Iyer Named India Captains for Asian Games 2026
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The Indian women’s team will be led by Harmanpreet Kaur, while Smriti Mandhana will serve as vice-captain.
In the men’s team, Shreyas Iyer will captain India, with Tilak Varma appointed as vice-captain. Young batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi has also been included in India’s 15-member squad.
India Aim to Defend Asian Games Cricket Gold Medal in 2026
After winning gold medals in both men’s and women’s cricket at the Hangzhou Asian Games 2023, India will enter the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 with high expectations.
The Indian teams will look to repeat their previous success and secure another historic gold medal on the Asian Games stage.
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