The Indian and Pakistani cricket teams have reached the semi-finals of the Asian Games. Their quarter-final matches were cancelled due to rain.
Can India and Pakistan Meet in the Asian Games Semi-Finals? Full Schedule Explained
India has secured a spot in the men's cricket semi-finals at the Asian Games; however, Shreyas Iyer and his team did not actually win the quarter-final match—they advanced based on the rules. Team India was scheduled to play the quarter-final against Afghanistan on Monday; the toss was set for 9:30 AM, but the match was officially called off around that same time.
There was heavy rain, and the outfield was already wet. Earlier, Pakistan had already booked their place in the semi-finals.
Based on the rules, the Pakistan cricket team also secured a spot in the semi-finals, as their quarter-final match against Hong Kong was called off due to rain. It is worth noting that under the regulations, if a match is abandoned, the team with the better ICC ranking is declared the winner; this is how both India and Pakistan qualified for the semi-finals.
Will India and Pakistan face each other in the semi-finals?
India and Pakistan will not face off in the semi-finals of the Asian Games men's cricket tournament. Since both teams have reached separate semi-finals, a clash between them for the gold medal is a possibility. Confirmation regarding whether Pakistan will face Bangladesh or Malaysia in the semi-final is expected on Tuesday; these two teams will clash in the quarter-final on September 29, and the winner will advance to the semi-final.
Which team will Team India face in the semi-final?
- In the Asian Games semi-final, the Indian cricket team will face either Sri Lanka or Nepal; the opponent will be determined on Tuesday. The quarter-final between Sri Lanka and Nepal is scheduled for Tuesday, and the winning team will play against India in the semi-final. If this quarter-final cannot take place due to rain, the semi-final will be played between India and Sri Lanka.
- India's semi-final match is scheduled for October 1 at the Zhejiang University of Technology Cricket Field (Pingfeng Campus). The match will start at 10:00 AM, with the toss taking place at 9:30 AM. If this match is also washed out due to rain, the Indian cricket team will advance to the final, thereby securing a medal.
- Pakistan's semi-final match will also take place on October 1, where they will face the winner of the match between Bangladesh and Malaysia. This contest will begin at 5:30 AM (Indian Standard Time).
- The losing teams from both semi-finals will play for the bronze medal on October 3; this match is scheduled for 5:30 AM (Indian Standard Time). The final match for the gold medal will begin at 10:00 AM on October 3.
