Asian Games 2026 — Bangladesh advances to women’s cricket semifinals after China washout
Bangladesh advanced under tournament rules after the quarterfinal was abandoned without a ball bowled, ending China’s women’s cricket campaign.
- Bangladesh Women secured a semi-final spot in the 2026 Asian Games after their quarter-final against China Women was abandoned at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan, due to a wet outfield on Thursday.
- Officials called off the match without a single ball bowled, invoking tournament rules that favor the higher-ranked side and ending China Women's campaign in their Asiad appearance.
- Bangladesh's superior ICC T20 International ranking versus China's 36th position proved decisive under Playing Conditions rule 16.10.2 , which mandates the higher-ranked side advances in a washout.
- Nigar Sultana's Bangladesh team now awaits the winner of Friday's quarter-final between the Harmanpreet Kaur-led India and Japan in the semi-finals scheduled for September 20.
- The Harmanpreet Kaur-led India are defending champions in the eight-team competition, while both semi-finals occur on Sunday with the gold medal match scheduled for September 22.
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