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India men's cricket team arrives in Nagoya, set to face Afghanistan in Asian Games quarterfinal
On Monday, September 28, India faces Afghanistan in the Asian Games 2026 cricket quarter-final at Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin. The winner advances to the semi-finals.
Defending champions India secured a direct quarter-final berth, while Afghanistan advanced from Group A alongside Nepal. Rain eliminated Japan after washing out their match, confirming Afghanistan's knockout spot.
Shreyas Iyer leads a stacked Indian squad featuring Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, and Ishan Kishan. Fans hope for clear weather in Nisshin, as rain has frequently disrupted tournament matches.
India requires three consecutive victories to successfully defend their Asian Games cricket crown. The quarter-final winner moves to semi-finals scheduled for October 1.
Pakistan faces Hong Kong on September 28, while Sri Lanka meets Nepal and Bangladesh plays Malaysia. The gold-medal match is scheduled for October 3.