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Asian Games 2026: Who Can Shreyas Iyer-Led Team India Face In Quarter-Final? Full Men's Cricket Bracket Explained

India’s men’s cricket team will begin their Asian Games 2026 campaign directly in the quarter-finals as Shreyas Iyer-led side looks to defend the gold medal won at the 2023 Hangzhou Games. The men’s cricket competition is being played in the T20 format in Japan, with India among the four teams to receive direct entry into the knockout stage based on their continental T20I ranking. India will play…

Asian Games 2026: Who Can Shreyas Iyer-Led Team India Face In Quarter-Final? Full Men's Cricket Bracket Explained

India's men's cricket team, led by Shreyas Iyer, is set to face an opponent in the quarter-finals of the Asian Games 2026 cricket tournament, which will be held in Japan. As the defending champions from the 2023 Hangzhou Games, India aims to retain their gold medal after a successful campaign. The men's cricket competition will be played in the T20 format, with India and three other teams receiving direct entry into the knockout stage based on their continental T20I rankings.

The quarter-final match between India and the second-placed team from Group A is scheduled for September 28 at 10:30 AM IST at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Aichi. Group A consists of Afghanistan, Japan, and Nepal, with the two best-performing teams advancing to the quarter-finals.

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