The complete cricket tournament schedule for the Asian Games 2026 in Nagoya, Japan has been officially announced. While the multi-sport Asian Games are scheduled to begin on September 19, the cricket action will kick off two days earlier on September 17. The tournament will feature women's cricket events first, followed by the men's matches.
Women's Team Opener on September 18
The Indian women's cricket team will begin its campaign on September 18 against host nation Japan. The women's squad will be looking to establish strong momentum right from its opening group encounter against the host team.
Men's Team Enters Directly in Quarter-Finals
In contrast, the Indian men's cricket team has been given direct entry into the knockout stage without having to play the preliminary group matches. Men's Team India will start its Asian Games campaign directly in the Quarter-Finals on September 28. Both the men's and women's Indian cricket contingents enter the tournament as major contenders for medals at Nagoya.
