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Asian Games 2026: The men's cricket quarter-final match between India and Afghanistan at the 2026 Asian Games was called off without a toss due to rain. Persistent rain prior to the match at the Korogi Sports Park had necessitated covering the entire field. Conditions were completely unsuitable for play due to the inclement weather and a wet outfield. Officials were left with no viable option to conduct a shortened match, ultimately leading to the decision to abandon the game entirely.
Weather Interruptions at Korogi Sports Park
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This is not the first time weather has spoiled a match at this venue. Earlier, a quarter-final clash between Pakistan and Hong Kong at the Korogi Sports Park was also washed out and abandoned without a toss. Poor drainage and continuous rain dashed all hopes of play at the venue.
Why India Qualified for Semi-Finals: ICC T20I Ranking Rule Explained
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No 'reserve day' has been allocated for the men's cricket knockout matches at the 2026 Asian Games. r2According to the rules, if a quarter-final match yields no result due to rain or any other reason, the team with the better ICC T20I ranking advances to the next round.
- India's Ranking: No. 1 (ICC T20I)
- Afghanistan's Ranking: 10th place (ICC T20I)
Due to its higher ranking, the Indian team secured a direct spot in the semi-finals, while Afghanistan's journey ended there.
India vs Afghanistan Asian Games History: Hangzhou 2023 Repeat
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This situation reminds Indian fans of the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games. Back then, too, the gold medal match between India and Afghanistan could not be completed due to rain. India was awarded the gold medal based on superior seeding. History repeated itself at the 2026 Asian Games, with India reaching the final four (semi-finals) without playing a quarter-final match.
Asian Games 2026 Cricket Semi-Final Schedule & Fixtures
India will now advance to the semi-finals, continuing its bid for the gold medal. The schedule for the upcoming matches is as follows:
| Match | Teams / Status | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Third Quarter-final | Sri Lanka vs Nepal | 29 September |
| Fourth Quarter-final | Bangladesh vs Malaysia | 29 September |
| First Semi-final | India vs (Winner of Sri Lanka/Nepal) | 01 October |
| Second Semi-final | Pakistan vs (Winner of Bangladesh/Malaysia) | 01 October |
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