{
  "type": "article",
  "title": "Asian Games 2026 Cricket Schedule Released in Japan, Check India Men's and Women's Team Match Dates",
  "summary": "The cricket schedule for the Asian Games 2026 in Nagoya, Japan has been announced. The Indian women's cricket team will play its opening match on September 18, while the men's team begins its campaign in the Quarter-Finals on September 28.",
  "content": "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.\n\nWomen's Team Opener on September 18\nThe 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.\n\nMen's Team Enters Directly in Quarter-Finals\nIn 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.\n\nWhat this means for you\nFor Fans Across India: Cricket enthusiasts will get to watch both Indian men's and women's teams in action at the Asian Games 2026 starting September 17.\n\nBroadcast and Schedule: Fans can follow the women's opening match on September 18 and the men's team starting directly in the Quarter-Finals on September 28.\n\nQuestions & Answers\n\n1. When do cricket matches start in the Asian Games 2026?\nCricket matches at the Asian Games 2026 begin on September 17, while the main games officially start on September 19.\n\n2. When is the Indian women's cricket team's first match?\nThe Indian women's cricket team will play its opening match against host nation Japan on September 18.\n\n3. When will the Indian men's cricket team play its first match?\nThe Indian men's cricket team will start its campaign directly in the Quarter-Finals on September 28.\n\n4. Where are the Asian Games 2026 being held?\nThe Asian Games 2026 are being hosted in Nagoya, Japan.",
  "url": "https://trendkia.com/en/cricket/japan-men-asian-games-2026-ka-kriketa-shedyula-taya-janie-kaba-maidana-men-utarengi-bharatiya-mensa-aura-vimensa-tima-22282",
  "category": "Cricket",
  "publishedAt": "2026-08-26",
  "tags": [
    "Asian Games 2026",
    "Indian Cricket Team",
    "Cricket Schedule",
    "Nagoya Asian Games",
    "Womens Cricket Team",
    "Mens Cricket Team"
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "site": "TrendKia"
}